New York Casino Licenses, Brazil’s Tax Proposals, and Regulatory Shifts in Europe

Weekend conversation corner - 19 December

Welcome to Episode 38 of Weekend Conversation Corner, brought to you by Focus Gaming News. Join hosts Oliver and Charlotte as we unpack the week's most significant headlines, starting with the New York State Gaming Commission granting final approval for three major casino licenses. We also explore a wave of regulatory changes across Europe, including the UK’s upcoming ban on cross-selling bonuses, Romania’s stricter measures against unlicensed operators, Finland’s progress toward a liberalised online market, and Dutch inquiries into misleading lottery subscriptions.

Finally, with Brazil’s Senate approving a bill to impose a 15 per cent tax on customer deposits to combat violence, we ask: Could this new fiscal burden stifle the market's growth just as it begins to expand? Tune in for these stories and more.