Texas sports betting bill has progressed to the Senate

After successfully passing a third reading, the Texas House of Representatives has approved the measures aimed at legalizing sports betting in Texas. House Joint Resolution 102 and Representative Jeff Leach’s House Bill 1942 will now proceed to the Senate for further consideration. During Thursday’s vote, HJR 102 garnered 101 votes out of a potential 143, […]

15% tax proposed for sports betting in Ecuador

Ecuador’s new tax reform, proposed by President Guillermo Lasso, has been presented as an urgent economic project that must undergo analysis by the country’s congress. As per the Ecuadorian Constitution, the project must be processed within thirty days of its receipt. The proposed tax reform by President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador suggests the implementation of […]

Mexican President called for an investigation into the establishment of new casinos in the country

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has instructed his cabinet to investigate the casinos that have recently opened in Mexico, sparking discussions about the issue. The president had previously stated several times that no new casino licenses would be granted in Mexico until further notice, a stance taken in 2019. Nevertheless, last year, a casino was […]

The authorization of gambling halls in Castilla y León has been suspended for an additional two years

On Thursday, the Governing Council of the Junta de Castilla y León approved a decree that leverages the approval of the decree-law governing the Internal Information System of the Community Administration, which safeguards whistleblowers from potential irregularities. The decree also includes a 24-month extension in the suspension of new authorizations for the opening of gaming […]

The Provincial Registry of Self-exclusion has been approved by Chaco, Argentina

During the Ordinary Session No. 10, chaired by Deputy Élida Cuesta, the Legislative Power of the Chaco province approved a bill that aims to prevent and treat pathological gambling within its territory. Deputy Livio Gutiérrez promoted a norm that establishes mechanisms for preventing and treating pathological gambling or compulsive gambling within the provincial territory. One […]

The Brazilian Ministry of Justice requested the opening of an investigation for sports betting arrangements

An investigation focused on result manipulation in sports competitions has been requested by the Minister of Justice and Public Security, Flávio Dino, for the Federal Police to undertake. After it was revealed that athletes from clubs in the main divisions of Brazilian soccer were suspected of collaborating with gangs that act through sports betting sites, […]

Australian Liberal Party is pushing for a ban on advertisements during sports broadcasts

During a speech, Peter Dutton, leader of the Liberal Party and Australian Opposition, criticized his political rivals for neglecting the needs of the Australian people. He also expressed his disapproval of the excessive amount of gambling advertisements that are constantly being shown, which detract from the enjoyment of watching televised sports. Family time during footy […]

Brazil is close to regulating sports betting

The Brazilian government has introduced a Provisional Measure for sports betting, which brings an end to a two-decade-long waiting period for the country. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the adoption of the Provisional Measure (PM), which was also signed by the Ministries of Finance, Planning, Management, Health, Tourism, and Sports. After being […]

Colombia’s gambling regulator is expected to be led by Marco Emilio Hincapié

Coljuegos, the Colombia’s gambling regulator, is expected to be led by Marco Emilio Hincapié following the resignation of previous head, Roger Carrillo Ocampo. He will be the fourth president in three years. Another change in leadership has taken place at Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator, due to political disagreements over the country’s healthcare system. President Gustavo […]