Sweden’s New Gambling Tax Encourages Growth of Black Market

Sweden’s BOS Opposes Government’s Plan to Increase Gambling Tax The Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) in Sweden is pushing back against the government’s proposal to raise the gambling tax, deeming it a potential boon for the black market. BOS’s general secretary, Gustaf Hoffstedt, expressed his disapproval of the plan, stating that it would be like giving…

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Influencers in Brazil Under Scrutiny for Promoting Illegal Gambling

Brazil is making progress in its sports betting legislation, but is facing setbacks. The country is revising its rules on advertising as it prepares for the introduction of wagering. Recently, the Chamber of Deputies’ Communication Committee approved bill 3915/2023, which aims to restrict the promotion of unlicensed gambling by influencers and digital celebrities. This move…

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UK Government Identifies Eligible Recipients of Gambling Addiction Treatment

According to the government, about 970,000 people would benefit from level 2 intensity treatment, which involves two to three sessions of motivational interviewing administered by gambling specialists. This group of people would be the majority of those affected. In addition, approximately 243,000 adults would require level 4 intensity treatment, consisting of 8 to 14 sessions…

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