Regulation

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  Brazil's Supreme Court ruling forces Loterj to halt nationwide betting operations Latin America Regulation

  The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (Loterj) has issued an ordinance suspending all betting operations beyond the state’s borders following a Supreme Court ruling by Justice André Mendonça.

  February 15, 2025
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  Brazil launches public consultation for next phase of betting regulations Brazil Regulation

  The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on its regulatory agenda for 2025-2026.

  February 13, 2025
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  Kenya hosts landmark agreement to standardise gambling regulations across Africa Kenya Regulation

  The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) and the Association of Gaming Regulators in Africa (AGRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development and harmonisation of gambling standards across the continent.

  February 13, 2025
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  Colombia to introduce 19% VAT on online gambling in new tax reform proposal Latin America Regulation

  Colombia’s Minister of Finance, Diego Guevara, has confirmed that the government of President Gustavo Petro is preparing a new tax reform aimed at raising 12 trillion pesos.

  February 13, 2025
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  Rwanda approves gambling tax reforms amid revenue push Rwanda Regulation

  The Rwandan Cabinet has endorsed a series of tax policy reforms aimed at strengthening the nation’s financial resources and driving economic growth, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning announced on Tuesday.

  February 12, 2025
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  Brazil introduces new fees and advertising rules for regulated betting market Brazil Regulation

  Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has introduced two new normative instructions, clarifying administrative fees and advertising rules for the regulated betting market.

  February 11, 2025
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  Ghana blocks access to 11 unauthorized gaming websites Ghana Regulation

  The Gaming Commission of Ghana has taken decisive steps to curb illegal gaming activities, with Acting Games Commissioner Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo spearheading efforts to sanitize the industry.

  February 7, 2025
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  Colombia blocks 10,000 websites and social media profiles for illegal gambling Latin America Regulation

  Colombian gambling regulator Coljuegos has announced the blocking of 10,000 websites and social media profiles that were operating games of chance without authorization and without paying the required exploitation fees.

  February 5, 2025
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  Brazil updates tax rules on gambling winnings, enforcing 15% deduction Brazil Regulation

  Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service, Receita Federal, has updated Personal Income Tax (IRPF) guidelines to regulate taxation on online gambling and sports betting winnings.

  January 29, 2025
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  Brazil eyes casino legalization by mid-2025, Tourism Minister confirms Brazil Regulation

  Brazil's Tourism Minister Celso Sabino expressed confidence that land-based casinos will be legalized in the first half of 2025.

  January 28, 2025