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Europe
Bulgaria
- Bulgaria enforces strict ban on gambling ads, media companies concerned about budget and content impact. (source)
France
- France's gambling mediator urges operators to act promptly on account suspensions to prevent excessive gambling. (source)
Germany
- Sports sponsorship ban proposal rejected in Germany due to importance to sports and potential funding loss. Legal framework needed. (source)
Ireland
- DOJ exempts clubs and charities from new gambling ad rules, Ireland enforces ban on TV ads pre-9pm. (source)
Netherlands
- The Dutch Advisory Board questions new online gambling regulations, while KSA calls for responsible controls at venues. (source)
- Coalition government in Netherlands would increase gambling tax to 37.8% despite watchdog concerns on regulations. (source)
- NOGA opposes Dutch gambling tax increase in coalition talks, citing concerns over market viability. (source)
- Netherlands gambling regulator fines Sarah Eternal €280,000 weekly for operating without a license. (source)
Spain
- Spain to impose regulations on social media influencers, including restrictions on gambling advertising and use of celebrities. (source)
UK
- Gambling Commission CEO advises operators at Bingo Association's AGM to prepare for upcoming regulatory changes. (source)
- Rhodes highlights efforts to tackle illegal online gambling in the UK through various effective measures. (source)
- GambleAware faces allegations of conflict of interest and promoting harmful gambling behaviors. Charitable work questioned. (source)
- Bacta discusses General Election impact on gaming industry, urges finalizing gambling legislation before summer recess. (source)
- ASA upholds complaint against Festival Free Bets ad for featuring under 25 person. Ad cannot reappear. Gambling rules reiterated. (source)
North America
US Federal
- Dina Titus supports repealing federal sports betting tax, suggesting funds go towards problem gambling. (source)
Alabama
- Alabama lawmakers did not approve the gaming bill for public vote; Gov. Ivey expressed disappointment. (source)
Florida
- US DOJ argues against Supreme Court attention to Florida sports betting case, may reshape industry. (source)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Gaming Commission delays vote on esports regulations to differentiate from sports betting. (source)
- Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks bids for research on iGaming and AI effects on gambling industry. (source)
Minnesota
- Minnesota House to consider sports betting bill with restrictions on college and in-game bets. Introduced by Zack Stephenson. (source)
Missouri
- Polls show majority support for sports betting in Missouri; initiative for November ballot gaining momentum. (source)
New York
- New York State Senate introduces online poker bill for licensing and regulation, with 15% tax rate. (source)
South America
Argentina
- Argentina's Chamber of Deputies considers banning gambling ads to combat problem gambling rates globally. (source)
Brazil
- Brazil's federal revenue service approves 15% income tax rate on gambling winnings, adjusting from 18% to 12%. (source)
Other
- iGaming markets in India & Africa offer potential for investors but require local expertise for success. (source)
