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Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sector Tells STF the ‘MP das Bets’ Rests on an Error of Premise
At a Supreme Federal Court public hearing before rapporteur Justice Luiz Fux, ANJL, IBJR, Abracrim, Abracopel and ANSEJA argued that Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 will not end betting in Brazil but push it to illegal operators — with the IBJR asking for an injunction suspending the measure.
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DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and PrizePicks Pull Back Utah Prediction Markets After Kalshi Criminal Charges
Four of the biggest names in US sports betting are stripping sports, political and novelty event contracts out of Utah after the state filed 14 criminal charges against Kalshi — the first time criminal exposure has pushed prediction market operators into retreat.
AGCOM Consults on Infotainment Rules: Gambling Brands May Need Registered Editorial Structures
Italy's communications regulator has opened a 30-day consultation on guidelines for gambling-brand infotainment sites, with compliance chief Davide Gallino signalling that brands could be required to run autonomous editorial operations with ROC registration and a named responsible editor.
Turning Stone Casinos Go Cash-Only After Cybersecurity Incident Takes Systems Offline
Turning Stone Enterprises, the commercial arm of the Oneida Nation, shut down selected internal systems as a precaution after a cybersecurity incident, leaving Turning Stone Resort Casino and two sister properties in upstate New York accepting cash only.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Provisional Measure Banning Fixed-Odds Betting
Justice Luiz Fux, rapporteur of ADI 8027, convened a public hearing held on 3 November 2026 to examine the impacts of MP 1.394/2026, the provisional measure that prohibits fixed-odds betting and provides for the termination of authorisations already granted to licensed operators.
Colombia Moves to Revive 19% VAT on Online Gambling Deposits in New Tax Reform Bill
Article 41 of Bill 477/2026C, the Ley de Rescate Económico, would bring internet gambling into Colombia's general VAT regime with a deposit-based taxable base, while resetting the taxable bases for slots, tables and bingo seats. The bill is still in committee.
Italy’s Budget Bill Lifts Slot and VLT Levies, Doubles Stakes and Pushes Concessions to 2029
The certified text of Italy's 2027 budget bill raises the PREU machine levy, doubles maximum slot stakes and prizes and extends betting, machine and bingo concessions to the end of 2029 — measures its technical report values at roughly €952m next year.
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