Regulatory News

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 831 into law on October 11, officially banning online sweepstakes casinos in the state. The legislation, which passed both chambers of the California Legislature with unanimous support, will take effect January 1, 2026, making California the most populous state to prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes gaming operations.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is moving to revive plans to raise taxes on Brazil’s betting and fintech sectors following the expiry of Provisional Measure 1,303. The proposal seeks to double the current betting tax rate from 12% to as high as 24%, with the government positioning the move as part of broader fiscal and social reform efforts.

The Court of Appeal is currently reviewing a high-profile legal battle between former VIP customer Lee Gibson and betting exchange operator Betfair, in a case that could reshape operator responsibilities across the UK gambling sector.

Brazil’s gaming industry narrowly avoided a proposed tax increase on Tuesday after a Joint Committee of Congress voted against raising the current 12% gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax rate to 18%. The committee instead approved a controversial retroactive taxation measure targeting betting operators who operated in the country prior to full regulation.

The UK Gambling Commission has issued new regulations that will provide clearer guidance for online gamblers when setting financial limits on their accounts. The changes, set to come into force on June 30, 2026, aim to reduce confusion and give consumers better control over their gambling spending.

Apple, Google, and Meta Platforms must defend themselves in federal court after a judge ruled that Section 230 immunity does not protect them from allegations of profiting from illegal gambling applications.

A wave of regulatory action across New Zealand, Turkey, and the Netherlands signals a fundamental shift in how authorities police gambling advertising—and influencers are paying the price