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The changes, authored by Senator Renan Calheiros, will advance to the Chamber of Deputies unless a full senate review is requested.

The probe follows board resignations that sparked leadership turmoil, as CGA oversight shifted to PM Pisas, removing the Finance Ministry’s control.

Spain’s unregulated online gambling sector generated €231 million in 2024, representing 16% of the legal market and dominated by high spenders.

OBR forecasts £1.1 billion revenue by 2031 from the tax hike but expects a 33% yield drop from lower demand and operators passing down taxes.

Ontario’s online gambling bets set a third straight monthly record with CAD9.25 billion in October, driven by casino games recording CAD7.9 billion.

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Amid SJM satellite casino closures, Casino Fortuna will exit the market on Dec 10, as Ponte 16 closes on Nov 28 and Kam Pel Casino on Nov 30.

Mainland Chinese tourists dominated Macau’s October arrivals (2.53 million), with 1.32 million using the Individual Visit Scheme, up 22.6% YoY.

The broadly backed gaming tax hike faces some opposition, with critics warning of pricing out smaller firms as larger operators dominate.

DraftKings and BetMGM expand into Puerto Rico with 24/7 retail sportsbooks at Foxwoods El San Juan Casino and Mayaguez Resort and Casino.