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The minister of economy has invited stakeholders to put forward proposals for legislative changes to tackle unlicensed online gambling in Portugal.

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Five leading voices in LatAm’s igaming industry share their views on whether recent tax increases are strengthening the regulated market or pushing players back to the illegal gambling market, and where the right fiscal balance lies for the region.

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Andre Medeiros, Brazino777: “One of the key factors behind our success is our Brazilian DNA”

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British Gambling Commission makes new appointments to Digital Advisory Panel

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