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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

Flutter Proposes Up to 1,400 UK and Ireland Job Cuts Ahead of the UK Budget

Flutter announced on 20 October 2026 that it proposes up to 1,400 redundancies in the UK and Ireland, subject to consultation, and said UK iGaming tax changes will cost it $540m of

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

Evolution Q3 2026: Revenue Up 3.7% to €526.1m, Profit Down as Brazil Studio Closes

Evolution reported third-quarter 2026 net revenue of €526.1m, up 3.7%, and adjusted EBITDA of €345.9m, while profit fell to €243.3m. The company said its Brazil studio was temporar

October 26, 2026

Breaking

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

Breaking

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

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

Star Entertainment's Sydney Casino Licence Suspension Extended to June 2027

The NSW Independent Casino Commission has kept The Star Sydney's casino licence suspended, extending manager Nick Weeks' term to June 30, 2027, and citing unresolved governance, le

September 26, 2026

Breaking

Brazil Bans Fixed-Odds Betting Nationwide, Orders Platforms Offline From October 6

President Lula's Provisional Measure 1,394 bans fixed-odds betting across Brazil with immediate effect, ordering licensed platforms to stop taking deposits now and go offline from

September 26, 2026

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Germany's GGL Calls for Greater Flexibility to Tackle Illegal Online Gambling

Germany's GGL marked five years of operation on 22 September 2026 by calling for more flexibility to adjust its enforcement approach against illegal online gambling, arguing the tr

September 24, 2026