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South Africa's Treasury has recently proposed a significant draft, planning to impose a 20% national tax on the total revenue of online gambling, which would bring the total tax rate for online operators to 26% to 29%, a considerable move. Although physical casinos currently only pay a provincial tax of 6%-9%, online business has grown rapidly

Monaco currently sit 8th in Ligue 1 with 20 points. Their recent form has been inconsistent, recording 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in the last 10 matches, with a tendency to draw too often. In their latest Champions League match, Monaco drew 2-2 against Pavos FC, and prior to that suffered heavy defeats, including 1-4 away to Rennes and 1-4 at home against Lens.

Everton currently sit 11th in the Premier League with 18 points. Their recent form over the last 10 games reads 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, showing signs of improvement. Notably, in their last two league matches, Everton defeated Manchester United and Fulham, demonstrating strong resilience.

Leverkusen have started the Bundesliga season strongly. After 11 league matches, they sit 3rd in the table with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, firmly in the Champions League zone. Their recent form is impressive: in the last round of the Champions League, Leverkusen secured a 2-0 away win over Manchester City, marking four consecutive wins in all competitions. The team’s confidence is soaring, and their overall form is at its peak.

AC Milan continued their strong form in the last Serie A round, securing a 1-0 away victory over city rivals Inter Milan. In the past 10 league matches, Milan have recorded 6 wins and 4 draws, remaining undefeated and holding a solid 2nd place in the standings. Their title challenge looks promising.

GLAMOROUS DAZN presenter Eleonora Incardona stunned football fans with a bold see-through outfit choice on Sunday. The bombshell host was covering the Milan derby at San Siro, in which AC Milan ran out 1-0 winners thanks to a goal from ex-Chelsea star Christian Pulisic.

BUKAYO Saka is engaged to his girlfriend of five years Tolami Benson. Insiders said the England and Arsenal ace popped the question during a romantic date at a top London hotel. Saka and Tolami, both 24, have been together since 2020. A source said: “Bukayo went all out for the proposal – and the ring he chose is absolutely enormous.

The former BBC Sport presenter said she was left "mortified" after discovering a hole in the groin of her gym leggings and shared the evidence with her nearly 440,000 followers on Instagram.

Rush Street Gaming’s subsidiary, Rivers Enterprise, has completed the capital restructuring of the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, fully taking over ownership and operational control of the property at an enterprise valuation of $991 million. This transaction marks the casino’s transition from a multi-party joint venture structure to sole ownership under the Rivers brand.

The UK government announced a major increase in gambling tax rates in its Autumn Budget, raising the Remote Gaming Duty from the current 21% to 40% starting in April 2026. In addition, a new Remote Betting Duty set at 25% will be introduced in April 2027. The government expects these measures to generate an additional £1.1 billion in tax revenue by the 2029–30 fiscal year.

More than 40 Canadian senators have jointly written to Prime Minister Mark Carney, calling for a nationwide ban on sports betting advertising. In their November 13 letter, the senators compared such ads to tobacco advertising, arguing that they have become a public health issue affecting Canadians of all ages.

Brazil’s new regulations for the online gambling market impose strict compliance requirements, covering areas such as anti–money laundering, customer verification, and technical standards. Operators must pay close attention to these rules to avoid regulatory pitfalls. Detailed reports on these topics can be found on the PASA official website, which helps stakeholders better understand the latest developments.