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👀 Argentina🇦🇷 blocks Polymarket for operating without an iGaming license, following similar action in Colombia🇨🇴 Paid Members Public
👀 Argentina🇦🇷 blocks Polymarket for operating without an iGaming license, following similar action in Colombia🇨🇴 Yesterday, we reported on a similar situation in Brazil🇧🇷 (although no blocking measures have been implemented there yet). The latest developments suggest this is increasingly becoming a broader regional trend. ➡️ The ruling not only orders the
🎉 Mastercard launches blockchain payments initiative with PayPal, Binance and Ripple developers Paid Members Public
🎉 Mastercard launches blockchain payments initiative with PayPal, Binance and Ripple developers The initiative, aimed at integrating blockchain capabilities with existing payment infrastructure, focuses on cross-border transfers, B2B payments and global payouts. 🔺 The program is part of Mastercard’s ongoing strategy to deepen its engagement with the digital assets ecosystem. The
😱 Brazil🇧🇷: the regulator has blocked more than 27,000 illegal sites and plans to continue enforcement Paid Members Public
😱 Brazil🇧🇷: the regulator has blocked more than 27,000 illegal sites and plans to continue enforcement On March 4, during the SBC Summit Rio event, two representatives of Brazil’s betting market regulators — the Secretary of Lotteries and Betting at the Ministry of Finance and the Secretary for Sports Betting
💀 Brazil🇧🇷: the president stated that online casinos are “a tragedy affecting Brazilian households” and should be restricted Paid Members Public
💀 Brazil🇧🇷: the president stated that online casinos are “a tragedy affecting Brazilian households” and should be restricted President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that he is ready to cooperate with Congress and the judiciary to address this issue. However, no specific measures were announced. ➡️ Lula made these remarks in
😱 India🇮🇳: in the state of Goa, land-based casino license fees for 2026-2027 will increase by 200% Paid Members Public
😱 India🇮🇳: in the state of Goa, land-based casino license fees for 2026-2027 will increase by 200% The measure will primarily apply to new operators, but the increase will also significantly impact annual licensing fees, application costs, and ownership transfer charges. 🔣 New offshore operators will face restrictions on market entry. Currently,
😱 Gambling tax increase in South Africa🇿🇦: proposed changes could significantly raise operators’ tax burden Paid Members Public
😱 Gambling tax increase in South Africa🇿🇦: proposed changes could significantly raise operators’ tax burden Considering all levies already paid by licensed operators at the regional level, the total tax burden could rise to 39%. 🔣 Details: the current structure includes a provincial tax of 6.5% on online betting gross gaming
😱 United Kingdom🇬🇧: government allocates £30 million to create a new unit to combat online crime Paid Members Public
😱 United Kingdom🇬🇧: government allocates £30 million to create a new unit to combat online crime The new unit — bringing together specialists from the police, intelligence services, banks, mobile network operators and major technology companies — is expected to begin operations in April. The initiative is supported by companies such as Meta
🎉Argentina🇦🇷: Brazilian tourists will continue to be able to use “Pix”🇧🇷 in the country Paid Members Public
🎉Argentina🇦🇷: Brazilian tourists will continue to be able to use “Pix”🇧🇷 in the country For the second consecutive year during the summer holiday period (January–February in the Southern Hemisphere), the Central Bank of Brazil allows users to make purchases in Argentina using the Brazilian instant payment system #Pix. 🔺 How