Tax tensions rise as policymakers tighten their grip while emerging markets accelerate.

Global pressure is building as tax hikes and harmonisation talks reshape operator economics, while legislative progress remains mixed across key markets. At the same time, stricter oversight is emerging around new verticals, even as high-growth regions continue to show strong post-regulation momentum.

Let’s dive into this week’s Regulation Roundup!

Tax Issues

• European Commission to consider common EU tax on online gambling
  
  MEPs have submitted an oral question asking the EC to evaluate a unified levy (around 1% on GGR) on licensed online gambling and betting providers as part of the next Multiannual Financial Framework to fund education and youth policies.

• Gibraltar raises UK remote gaming duty hike concerns in House of Commons
  
  A Labour MP called for an impact assessment on the doubling of remote gaming duty from April 2026, highlighting risks to Gibraltar’s gaming tax revenues and economy ahead of post-Brexit treaty changes.

Legislative Hikes

• Dutch operators call for gambling tax review after revenue drop
  
  Stakeholders warn the phased increase to 37.8% GGR tax has already cut receipts by €44 million in 2025 and urge an evaluation by Q2 2026 to prevent further black-market shifts.

• Wisconsin online sports betting bill faces Senate pushback
  
  A bipartisan bill to legalize online sports betting is scheduled for a Senate vote but encounters opposition from some Republicans and major operators like DraftKings and FanDuel.

Enforcement and Compliance

• US Senator Blumenthal introduces Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act
  
  The bill seeks federal consumer protections and restores state regulatory authority over prediction platforms to prevent fraud and bypass of gambling laws.

• Virginia lawmakers effectively kill online casino bill for 2026 session
  
  The Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 11-3 to continue the bill until 2027, ending hopes for regulated iGaming this year despite earlier House support.

Emerging Markets

• Brazil sports betting market grows 32.6% in H2 2025 after new regulations
  
  Post-legalisation adjustments have driven strong recovery, with operators reporting improved adaptation and positive momentum continuing into 2026 across Latin America.

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