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Games Global Enters Alberta iGaming Market
Games Global has entered Alberta’s regulated iGaming market after securing an AGLC licence, bringing its slot portfolio and premium live casino content to players as the supplier expands its North American presence.
PAS Calls for Malaysia Gambling Licence Review
PAS has urged Malaysia’s federal government to review gambling licence policies and consider halting new licences, while seeking legislative changes that could give state governments greater legal scope to regulate gambling premises.
Cebu City Intensifies Illegal Gambling Crackdown
Cebu City has ordered police to strengthen enforcement against unauthorised gambling, with officers checking permits for STL, Lotte, e-Sabong and cockfighting activities while the City Council considers clearer rules for traditional cockfighting.
Mexico Advances Gambling Law Reform Review
Mexico’s proposed gambling law reform is nearing completion of its internal government review, while strengthened anti-money laundering rules introduce broader compliance requirements for gambling, betting and other vulnerable activities across the sector.
Indonesia Probes 1.49M Aid Recipients Over Gambling Links
Indonesia is reviewing 1.49 million social aid recipients flagged for potential online gambling links, alongside more than 10,000 suspected identity misuse cases involving low-income citizens.
Brazil Sets Process to Recover Illegal Betting Funds
Brazil has established an administrative process to potentially recover more than R$1 billion linked to illegal fixed-odds betting. Funds could be transferred to the National Public Security Fund following administrative proceedings and judicial confirmation of forfeiture.
Singapore Betting Tax Collection Hits SGD3.6 Billion
Singapore collected SGD3.6 billion in betting taxes during fiscal year 2025, marking 11.9% annual growth. Despite the increase, betting taxes remained broadly stable as a share of total tax revenue at 3.7%.
Indonesia Police Bust $56.6m Online Gambling Ring
Indonesian police have uncovered an online gambling network that processed more than IDR1.03 trillion in transactions, arrested five suspects and frozen IDR51 billion, while investigators continue searching for a sixth person believed to direct the operation.
Michigan Court Orders Kalshi to Halt Sports Betting
A Michigan court has ordered Kalshi to stop offering sports betting markets in the state, requiring third-party geolocation controls and warning of penalties reaching $500,000 per day for non-compliance.
The Star Sydney Could Regain Casino Licence
The Star Sydney could regain its casino licence by the end of September if it meets strict regulatory conditions. The company will remain under NICC scrutiny, with another suitability review expected within 12 to 18 months.
India Detects INR700bn in Illegal Gaming Transactions
India’s Directorate General of GST Intelligence identified INR700 billion in illegal online gaming and betting transactions during one financial year and proposed enhanced payment-data requirements to help authorities trace fund flows and investigate suspected money laundering.
Brazil Senate Preserves Sports Betting Revenue Allocation
Brazil’s Senate Constitution and Justice Committee removed a proposal to redirect fixed-odds betting revenue to public security funds, preserving existing sports allocations and helping avoid an estimated R$500 million annual reduction in sector funding.
Chile Orders Blocking of 42 Online Gambling Sites
Chile’s Subtel has ordered internet providers to block 42 foreign online gambling sites within 48 hours, following court rulings concerning platforms operating without recognition under the country’s existing gambling regulations.
EGT Secures UAE Gaming Related Vendor License
Euro Games Technology has received a Gaming Related Vendor License from the UAE’s GCGRA, enabling the supplier to provide its land-based gaming solutions to licensed operators as the country develops its commercial gaming framework.
Nederlandse Loterij Sues Skyhills Over Dutch Players
Nederlandse Loterij has launched legal action against Skyhills over alleged targeting of Dutch players, marking its third case against an unlicensed gambling operator in a year as the Netherlands increases focus on illegal gambling enforcement.
Ukraine Approves National Gambling Addiction Strategy
Ukraine has adopted its first nationwide strategy to address gambling addiction through 2035, combining prevention, education, treatment, rehabilitation and enforcement while coordinating efforts across healthcare, social services, law enforcement and defence institutions.