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Brazil’s Senate closed its final deliberative session of the year by taking two decisions that point in different directions for the country’s gambling landscape. Lawmakers refused to fast-track a long-debated proposal that would allow land-based casinos and other forms of gambling, while at the same time approving legislation that increases the tax burden on licensed…

Colombia’s attempt to permanently impose a 19% value-added tax on online gambling has failed after lawmakers rejected the government’s wider tax reform package. The decision halts a measure that would have reshaped the financial structure of the country’s regulated betting market and leaves operators facing greater certainty as they plan for 2026. The proposal formed…

New York’s executive approval of a statewide sweepstakes ban ended an extended period of uncertainty and immediately reshaped a segment of the online gaming market. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature on Senate Bill 5935 put into force a prohibition on casino-style and sportsbook-style sweepstakes platforms that use redeemable virtual currencies. The law came after the legislature passed the…

Finland is taking a significant step towards reshaping its gambling market, moving away from its state-controlled monopoly to a competitive licensing system. This shift is set to occur in 2027, with the introduction of a dual-licence framework aimed at ensuring greater competition and regulatory oversight. The new legislation, HE 16/2025, lays the groundwork for the…

The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), responsible for overseeing the island’s gambling industry, finds itself under investigation for potential integrity issues. This comes at a critical juncture for the country, which has been working to modernize its regulatory framework under the newly introduced National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK). The investigation into the CGA represents…

A new name has entered the online gaming development space, and it arrives with a clear vision and an unmistakably vibrant identity. Red Papaya, now officially introduced as the latest studio powered by Microgaming, is positioning itself as a creator of slot titles that merge data, inventive mechanics, and cinematic production quality. The company’s arrival…