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Stake Blocked in Ireland Following GRAI Action
Stake has become inaccessible to Irish users following action by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. The move comes amid increased enforcement against unlicensed gambling providers under Ireland’s new online betting licensing system.
South Korea Casinos Eye Tourism-Led Growth in 2026
South Korea’s record inbound tourism is expected to support foreigner-only casinos, particularly mass-market gaming, while Chinese VIP demand remains uncertain and proposed levy changes could affect operators.
UAE Regulators Sign MoU on Commercial Gaming
The UAE’s GCGRA and FSRA have signed an MoU establishing regulatory cooperation and supervisory coordination, strengthening links between commercial gaming and financial services as the country develops its legal gaming framework.
Lula Keeps Brazil Betting Ban Decision Open
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has declined to reveal whether he supports banning sports betting, saying he will consider views from civil society and groups affected by gambling before deciding.
Brazil SPA Blocks 66,482 Illegal Betting Domains
Brazil’s SPA blocked 66,482 unauthorized betting domains and removed 1,511 profiles. The regulator also processed 103 sanctioning cases, issued R$18.019 million in fines and collected R$3.091 million.
Underdog Files Five Lawsuits Over State Gambling Laws
Underdog Predict has filed five federal lawsuits challenging state gambling enforcement over sports event contracts, while separately withdrawing its Drafts product from seven states including Massachusetts and Ohio.
Stake Declared Illegal and Blocked Across 24 Nigeria States
Nigeria’s gaming regulators have classified Stake as illegal and ordered its blocking across 24 states, citing the operator’s lack of a Nigerian gaming licence and outstanding tax obligations.
German Authorities Probe €5.86bn Illegal Gambling Case
German authorities have searched 11 premises in an investigation into suspected illegal online gambling involving more than €5.8bn in bets. Five people are under investigation, while authorities estimate €77.7m in 2024 tax losses.
Playtech Raises Concerns Over Evolution Report
Playtech has raised concerns over the Spectrum Report on Evolution, highlighting confirmed access to games in restricted markets and unresolved questions surrounding Iran, Syria and Sudan due to missing data.
Entain Urges Premier League Clubs to Drop Deals
Entain has urged 10 Premier League clubs to end commercial deals with unlicensed gambling operators as the UK government considers restrictions on gambling sponsorships in British sports.
Spribe Wins Temporary Malta Injunction
Spribe has secured a temporary Malta injunction against Aviator Studio companies over alleged trademark violations, restricting use of similar signs, the Aviator brand and related domains while legal proceedings continue.
Bulgaria Party Pushes Stricter Gambling Ad Rules
Bulgaria’s We Continue the Change party is calling for stricter gambling advertising rules, proposing limits on product placement, sportswear logos and promotional content while seeking stronger controls over indirect gambling marketing.
Springfield Sues MGM Resorts Over Casino Agreement
Springfield has taken legal action against MGM Resorts and Blue Tarp Redevelopment over alleged Host Community Agreement violations, while MGM argues the lawsuit is delaying its planned transfer of MGM Springfield ownership.
Dutch Lawmakers Target Illegal Gambling Measures
Dutch lawmakers are pushing tougher measures against illegal gambling, including DNS website blocking, action targeting social media advertising, and a possible increase in the legal gambling age from 18 to 21.
Armenia to Block Unlicensed Gambling Sites in 2027
Armenia will introduce measures to block unlicensed gambling and lottery websites from February 2027, while a centralised monitoring platform will track licensed operators and provide the SRC with real-time gambling data.
Sweden Probes Youth Gambling and Marketing Rules
Sweden has launched an inquiry into youth gambling and gambling marketing, examining potential financial controls, time limits, video game gambling content and stricter regulations as authorities seek stronger player protections.