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Parliament of Rwanda approves major tax increases on gambling revenues and winnings Rwanda RegulationOn April 29, Rwanda’s Parliament passed a new income tax bill that significantly increases taxes on the gambling sector, aiming to promote responsible gambling and boost government revenues.April 29, 2025 -
Kenya’s BCLB suspends all gambling advertisements amid rising addiction concerns Kenya RegulationThe Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has announced a nationwide suspension of all gambling advertisements across all media platforms, citing a surge in gambling activity and addiction rates.April 29, 2025 -
Kenya’s Communications Authority cracks down on gambling content in media Kenya RegulationThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has warned TV and radio broadcasters to reduce their betting, lottery, and gambling content within 14 days, or risk losing their licenses.April 28, 2025 -
Paraguay gambling law reform moves forward after presidential meeting Latin America RegulationThe government of Paraguay is preparing for the implementation of a new gambling law, following a high-level meeting between President Santiago Peña and the head of the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT), Óscar Orué, on Monday, April 21.April 25, 2025 -
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance establishes regulatory agenda for prize and betting sector Brazil RegulationThe Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA/MF) has issued Ordinance SPA/MF No. 817, dated April 15, 2025, instituting the Regulatory Agenda for the 2025-2026 biennium.April 20, 2025 -
BCLB refutes claims Kenyans spent Ksh 766 billion on gambling in 2024 Kenya RegulationThe Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that Kenyans spent Ksh 766 billion on gambling in 2024, labeling the figure as grossly exaggerated and misleading.April 20, 2025 -
Chilean Casino Association refutes claims of online betting legality after prosecutor’s decision Latin America RegulationThe Chilean Association of Casinos and Games (ACCJ) reportedly raised concerns following the Public Prosecutor's decision to close a criminal case involving online betting platforms.April 17, 2025 -
Namibian gambling operators lose court bid to avoid levies Namibia RegulationGambling operators in Namibia have lost their legal battle to avoid paying statutory levies under the current gambling laws.April 16, 2025 -
Argentina opens bidding for modernization of seven casinos in Buenos Aires province Latin America RegulationThe province of Buenos Aires in Argentina has officially launched a public tender for the modernization of seven casino properties.April 15, 2025 -
DR Congo government accelerates gambling reform to boost revenue and curb money laundering DR Congo RegulationNearly two years after the initial steps were taken, the government of Prime Minister Judith Suminwa has accelerated the reform of the gambling and related activities sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo.April 15, 2025
