lucky cola Shifts Online Gambling VAT to GGR Calculation

Colombia’s government has confirmed a change to how value-added tax is calculated for licensed lucky cola online gambling operators, ending months of uncertainty for the sector. From 1 January 2026, VAT will apply to gross gaming revenue rather than player deposits, marking a reversal of a policy that industry stakeholders said undermined the licensed market. […]

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lucky cola Awards 2025 Shortlists Now Live Following Voting Phase

The shortlists for the LCB Awards 2025 are now public, marking the next phase of the annual awards program after an extended period of community voting. With the nomination stage complete, the remaining contenders across all award categories have moved into focus ahead of the final winner announcements scheduled for mid-January. Now in its fourth consecutive […]

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lucky cola 2026 Sets Broader Agenda for Global Gaming

Lucky cola is preparing to welcome tens of thousands of gaming professionals to Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 19 to 21 January, positioning the event as a central meeting point for technology, policy, and commercial decision-making across the global gambling sector. Organisers expect around 65,000 industry participants to attend during World Gaming Week, reflecting continued […]

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India’s Gaming Ban Linked to Sharp Growth in Offshore Betting

India’s prohibition on online real-money gaming has coincided with a marked increase in offshore betting activity, according to a new survey focused on users in the Delhi National Capital Region. Rather than reducing participation, the restriction appears to have redirected existing demand toward unregulated foreign platforms, where users report higher spending levels and longer play […]

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Colombian Senate Blocks Permanent VAT on Online Gambling

Colombia’s attempt to permanently impose a 19% value-added tax on online gambling has failed after lawmakers rejected the government’s wider tax reform package. The decision halts a measure that would have reshaped the financial structure of the country’s regulated betting market and leaves operators facing greater certainty as they plan for 2026. The proposal formed […]

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Brazil Senate Stalls Casino Bill as Betting Tax Plan Advances

Brazil’s Senate closed its final deliberative session of the year by taking two decisions that point in different directions for the country’s gambling landscape. Lawmakers refused to fast-track a long-debated proposal that would allow land-based casinos and other forms of gambling, while at the same time approving legislation that increases the tax burden on licensed […]

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RubyPlay advances compliance and regulated growth strategy

RubyPlay has taken two significant steps in its regulated market strategy, combining a strengthened compliance framework with expanded distribution in Ontario. Together, the developments underline the company’s focus on operating within tightly regulated environments while extending the reach of its multi-studio content portfolio across North America. The supplier confirmed it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, […]

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