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Brazil: Lula Re-Elected as Congress Considers Fixed-Odds Betting Ban

Lula was re-elected in Brazil's 25 October 2026 runoff. MP 1.394/2026 set deadlines for ending fixed-odds betting; Congress still lists the measure as awaiting installation of its

October 26, 2026

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UK Budget Preview: Gambling Duties and the Machine Games Duty Debate Before 28 October

Before the 28 October 2026 UK Budget, operators are asking for restraint on gambling taxes while some Labour MPs and a think tank propose higher Machine Games Duty on Category B ma

October 26, 2026

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Ohio Orders 10 Prediction-Market Platforms to Stop Offering Sports Contracts

Ohio’s casino regulator sent 10 letters dated 2 October 2026 telling prediction-market platforms and brokers to stop offering sports event contracts in the state. Compliance is due

October 6, 2026

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AGCO Fines theScore.Bet C$200,000 Over Cash-Out Offers It Did Not Honour

Ontario’s regulator issued its maximum monetary penalty over two cash-out offers on one parlay, about C$380,000 and almost C$100,000, that theScore.Bet did not honour.

October 6, 2026

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Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sites Reach Shutdown Date as Fixed-Odds Ban Takes Effect

Licensed betting sites and apps in Brazil were required to become unavailable from 6 October under the timetable set after MP 1.394/2026 banned fixed-odds betting on 25 September.

October 6, 2026

Dutch Gambling Authority Warns After Lottery Licence Obtained Through Identity Fraud in Quick Boys' Name

The Dutch Gambling Authority revoked a lottery licence obtained in Quick Boys' name through identity fraud and warned consumers about eight websites.

October 2, 2026

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UK Gambling Commission Licence Fee Increases Take Effect on October 1

The UK Gambling Commission’s revised licence fees took effect on 1 October 2026, implementing the 25% headline increase confirmed by DCMS on 30 June. The increase is unevenly distr

October 1, 2026

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Malta’s Revised Gaming Tax and VAT Rules Take Effect on October 1

Malta’s revised gaming-tax and VAT framework took effect on 1 October 2026 under Legal Notices 84 and 86 of 2026. The single 5% gaming tax is replaced by 15% and 10% rates on Malta

October 1, 2026

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New Zealand Releases Proposed Testing Rules for Online Casino Licence Applicants

New Zealand has released proposed testing requirements for online casino licence applicants as the country develops its new online casino licensing regime. The material remains pro

September 28, 2026

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Brazil Betting Shutdown Draws Legal and Industry Response as 6 October Deadline Nears

Brazil's 25 September provisional measure has put licensed fixed-odds betting and online gaming on a wind-down timetable, with betting sites and apps required to become unavailable

September 28, 2026

Ruth Evans Named UK Gambling Commission Chair, Five-Year Term Begins September 30

Ruth Evans has been appointed Chair of the UK Gambling Commission for a five-year term starting September 30, 2026, succeeding Charles Counsell OBE. DCMS made the appointment under

September 27, 2026

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Malta's New Gaming Tax and VAT Rules Take Effect October 1

Malta's gaming tax and VAT rules for the gambling sector change on October 1, 2026, replacing a flat 5% gaming tax with rates differentiated by game type and narrowing the VAT exem

September 27, 2026