Uganda Moves Forward With Unified Gambling Tax Framework
Uganda’s parliament has approved a new harmonised tax structure for the betting and gaming sector, marking a significant shift in how gambling […]
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UK Regulator Weighs Crypto Payments for Licensed Gambling
The UK gambling regulator is cautiously opening the door to crypto. Tim Miller, executive director at the Gambling Commission, confirmed the body […]
Lagos Introduces 5% Tax on Online Betting Winnings
Online bettors in Lagos will now see a slice of every payout diverted to the tax authorities. The Lagos State Lotteries and […]
Estonia Fixes Gambling Tax Glitch Ahead of March 2026 Reset
Estonia has moved to clean up an unintended flaw in its gambling tax framework, with parliament approving a targeted amendment designed to […]
UK Weighs Higher Gambling Licence Fees to Fund Crackdown on Illegal Play
The UK government is considering another significant tightening of the gambling regulatory framework, this time through higher licence fees designed to bankroll […]
Casino makes Colombians live longer: Gambling Funded Healthcare with $104.8 Million
Colombia’s land-based gambling sector quietly became one of the country’s most significant healthcare financiers in 2025, channeling COP 378.3 billion (US$104.8 million) […]
Paraguay Gambling Revenue Hits Record $32.6m in 2025 After Market Liberalisation
Paraguay’s gambling sector delivered its strongest performance on record in 2025, generating PYG 215.9 billion (US$32.6 million) in revenue following the liberalisation […]
Brazil Approves Gradual Gambling Tax Increase, Lifting GGR Rate to 15% by 2028
Brazil’s regulated gambling market is facing a phased tax increase after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Complementary Law No 224 […]
Colombia Moves Online Gambling VAT Base from Deposits to GGR
Colombia has revised its approach to taxing online gambling, shifting the 19% value-added tax (VAT) from player deposits to gross gaming revenue […]
Sri Lanka Doubles Casino Entry Levy to $100 as Gaming Taxes Rise
Sri Lanka has doubled the entry fee charged to local gamblers, with a new law effective from 1 January raising the casino […]