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Brazil Advances Bill Against Illegal Betting
Brazil’s Chamber Finance Committee approved Bill 4.044/2025, introducing stricter controls on illegal betting through banking oversight, payment monitoring, domain blocking, and tougher criminal penalties.
DigiPlus Calls for Listed Status for Gaming Operators
DigiPlus chairman Eusebio Tanco has proposed requiring all licensed online gaming operators in the Philippines to become publicly listed companies to improve transparency and industry standards.
BetWarrior Launches New Platform in Salta
BetWarrior has introduced its new gaming platform in Salta, Argentina, expanding its regulated market footprint while strengthening its sports sponsorship presence and responsible gaming initiatives across the country.
EU Considers New Online Gambling Tax Proposal
The European Commission is evaluating a new online gambling levy as part of wider EU funding proposals, with the measure potentially generating €1.9 billion annually for the bloc’s future budget plans.
IGT and Cammegh Added to UAE Vendor List
The UAE regulator has added IGT and Cammegh to its list of licensed gaming-related vendors, expanding the approved supplier roster to 21 companies.
Dutch Gambling Addiction Treatment Cases Rise
The Netherlands recorded another rise in gambling addiction treatment cases in 2025, with online betting and mobile gambling increasingly linked to growing demand for support services.
Loterj Expands Focus on Responsible Gambling
Loterj outlined plans to strengthen responsible gambling measures, combat illegal gaming, and position Rio de Janeiro as a regulated gaming hub.
Malaysia Warns Meta Over Gambling Ads
Malaysia has warned Meta and Facebook to remove illegal gambling advertisements and scam-related content or face potential legal action from regulators.
UK Society Lotteries Surge Amid Illegal Lottery Crackdown
UK society lotteries have surpassed £1 billion in contributions for a second year, driven by digital growth. At the same time, regulators are intensifying enforcement against illegal online lotteries and unlicensed prize draw schemes targeting consumers.
Prediction Markets Rise in Australia Gambling Debate
Prediction markets are gaining traction in Australia as platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket allow trading on political and economic outcomes. The trend is raising regulatory concerns over whether these products should be classified as gambling or financial instruments.
Lula Pushes for Stricter Betting Ad Rules
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Brazil plans to tighten restrictions on online betting advertisements while increasing oversight of the regulated gambling market.
PAGCOR Sets Final B2B Accreditation Deadline
PAGCOR confirmed 31 July 2026 as the final deadline for B2B providers to complete accreditation, warning non-compliant suppliers face decommissioning from August.
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns
Indonesia’s Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry blocked access to Polymarket, describing the prediction market platform as an online gambling service operating through speculative betting activities.
South Korea Reviews Polymarket Legality
South Korean regulators are reviewing Polymarket to determine whether the crypto-based prediction market platform qualifies as illegal gambling under local law.
Rio Prosecutors Challenge VLT Betting Decree
Rio de Janeiro prosecutors have challenged a state decree allowing electronic betting terminals, arguing the regulation exceeds Brazil’s federal gambling laws.
Costa Rica Introduces New Gambling Reform Bill
Costa Rica has introduced a new gambling reform proposal aimed at modernizing regulations, strengthening oversight, and targeting illegal online betting structures.