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Brazil Bill Proposes Refunds for Betting Net Losses
Brazilian Deputy Ricardo Abrão has proposed PL 5,502/2026, which would require betting operators to reimburse eligible customers for net losses, with inflation adjustments and no deductions or fees.
Armenia to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Terms From 2027
Armenia will prohibit unlicensed businesses from using gambling-related terms in names, trademarks and domains from February 8, 2027, alongside website blocking, advertising restrictions and new player protection measures.
GCI Estimates €91.6bn EU Online Gambling Revenue
Gaming Compliance International estimates €91.6bn in EU online gambling revenue for 2025, with unregulated operators accounting for 72% of the assessed market and 121 million people reached.
PAGCOR Sets 2027 Smart Table Conversion Deadline
PAGCOR will require Manila’s four Entertainment City integrated resorts to begin converting gaming tables to smart technology from January 1, 2027, initially focusing on baccarat and strengthening regulatory visibility.
Norway Proposes Regulated Online Poker Through Norsk Tipping
Norway’s government proposes allowing Norsk Tipping to offer online poker under strict limits, while introducing new deviation reporting requirements for major gambling operators and seeking views on marketing restrictions.
VNLOK Sues Meta Over Illegal Gambling Ads in Netherlands
Dutch gambling trade association VNLOK has taken Meta to court over illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, reporting high involvement from unlicensed operators and low removal rates.
Georgia Promotes Five-Year International iGaming Licence
Georgia is promoting its five-year International iGaming Licence to international operators, offering access to commercial banking, a 6% tax structure, no physical office requirement and services restricted to international audiences.
Brazil Illegal Betting Sites Rise 141% After Lula Ban
Brazil recorded a 141% rise in illegal betting domains after Lula signed a provisional measure banning betting, with 710 sites identified and 506 illegal operator websites blocked.
BGC Launches Back Our Betting Shops Campaign
The BGC has launched Back Our Betting Shops ahead of the Autumn Budget, highlighting concerns that proposed Machine Games Duty increases could affect betting shops, employees and local communities.
Bet365 Challenges Brazil Betting Ban Constitutionality
Bet365 has challenged Brazil’s betting ban as unconstitutional, warning it could drive customers toward unlawful operators after the company secured a five-year licence in February 2025.
South Korea Teen Cyber Gambling Arrests Rise
South Korea recorded 267 teenage cyber gambling arrests in the first seven months of 2026, exceeding the full-year 2025 figure and prompting scrutiny of prevention education and online gambling access.
Anjouan Gaming Tightens Licensing Rules After FATF Report
Anjouan Gaming is strengthening licensing requirements following a FATF report on financial crime risks in gambling, with enhanced KYC, ongoing due diligence and tougher AML/CFT standards for licensees.
South Korea Teen Cyber Gambling Arrests Rise
South Korea recorded 267 teenage cyber gambling arrests in the first seven months of 2026, exceeding the full-year 2025 figure and prompting scrutiny of prevention education and online gambling access.
Salta Restricts Online Betting Advertising
Salta’s city council has approved restrictions on online betting advertising across municipal spaces and communication channels, while fines will support prevention campaigns targeting minors, adolescents and their families.
Alberta Gives $2.4M to Problem Gambling Treatment
Alberta has allocated $2.4 million to Brick House Recovery Centre for problem gambling treatment, providing advance funding while the province awaits one percent contributions from regulated iGaming operators.
Lula Moves to Ban Fixed-Odds Betting in Brazil
Brazilian President Lula has signed a provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting, with deposits halted immediately and October deadlines set for withdrawals, platform closures, advertising and sponsorship.