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BiS Brasília 2025: Responsible Gaming & Industry Innovation
BiS Brasília 2025, held October 21–22, will bring together Brazilian regulators, industry leaders, and legal experts to explore responsible gaming, state lotteries, advertising, compliance, and fiscal efficiency in the evolving national iGaming market.
Argentina Eases Slot Imports but Keeps High Tax Burden
Argentina has streamlined administrative processes for slot machine imports with MULC access and PAIS tax removal, yet cumulative tariffs and taxes keep the country the most expensive South American market for gaming equipment.
Unibet Hit with €75M Dutch Claim Over Pre-Licence Play
Unibet Netherlands faces a €75 million collective lawsuit led by Dynamiet over pre-licence gambling losses before the KOA. The case could set a precedent for retroactive accountability and consumer restitution in European iGaming markets.
Slotegrator Explores AI’s Potential to Build Online Casinos
Slotegrator releases a report on using AI to create online casinos from scratch, offering insights on automation, analytics, game development, and personalization to improve workflow efficiency and player engagement.
Shuffle.com Reports Data Breach via Partner Fast Track
Shuffle.com alerts users to a data breach affecting partner Fast Track, exposing personal and transaction data. No passwords or funds were compromised, but users are urged to enable 2FA and remain vigilant for phishing.
EU demands US tech giants prove child safety compliance
The EU steps up DSA enforcement, sending RFIs to Google, Apple, YouTube, and Snap to ensure minors are shielded from harmful content and that platforms comply with stricter online safety rules.
Brazil Bans Crypto in Online Gambling Market Overhaul
Brazil’s regulated betting market bans cryptocurrency payments under Ordinance 615/2024, prioritizing transparency, consumer protection, and compliance while pushing operators to adopt traceable, traditional payment methods across licensed platforms.
Romania Proposes Integrating Casinos with Tourism
Romanian lawmakers propose aligning casinos and betting halls with tourist resorts to enhance economic growth, job creation, and VAT revenue, while emphasizing responsible gaming and regulatory oversight across designated tourist destinations.
PAS Vows Cautious Policy on Betting Shops in Selangor
PAS seeks to ease concerns over potential bans on gambling in Selangor, highlighting gradual, consultative decision-making and citing experience managing diverse urban-rural constituencies as evidence of effective governance.
PAGCOR Boosts Government Revenues Amid Online Gaming Debate
PAGCOR delivered PHP12.7bn to the Philippine Treasury in 2024, supported by strong GGR growth, while online gaming regulation faces uncertainty and authorities target unlicensed operators to protect revenues and public welfare.
Brazil PT Government Faces Collapse of Bets Regime Tax Plan
Brazil’s proposed online gambling tax reform under the Bets regime collapsed after last-minute retroactive changes, leaving a projected R$20.9bn revenue gap and sparking political and industry uncertainty over the country’s regulated gambling framework.
Groupe Barrière to Close Swiss Online Casino GAMRFIRST.ch
Groupe Barrière will close its Swiss online casino GAMRFIRST.ch on 30 October, retreating from the regulated digital market due to taxation and operational challenges, while maintaining focus on its prestigious land-based casinos and hospitality ventures.