Day: 3 July 2026

Key Moments: Brazil’s betting and online gaming market generated BRL5.89 billion (US$1.18 billion) in tax revenue during the first five months of 2026 Tax collections between January and May rose almost 86% year-on-year compared to 2025 Brazilian bettors transferred nearly BRL510 million (US$102 million) to licensed platforms from the start of the World Cup until 25 June Sustained Revenue Surge in Early 2026 Brazil’s regulated betting market has experienced significant expansion in early 2026, as sports betting and online gaming together contributed BRL5.89 billion (US$1.18 billion) to government coffers in…

Key Moments: The French National Assembly adopted a bill including provisions for gambling loss limits for 18 to 25 year-olds on 29 June 2026 The proposal would empower the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) to restrict young adults’ gambling losses, deposits, and stakes for up to one year The provision is expected to take effect on 1 January 2027, subject to further legislative progress Regulatory Shift Targets Gambling Losses for Young Adults The National Assembly of France has advanced a bill that may dramatically affect the country’s online gambling and…