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Belatra Launches Stars Blast Classic Fruit Slot
Belatra has expanded its slot portfolio with Stars Blast, a modern take on the classic fruit machine featuring 100 paylines, expanding Wilds, dual Scatter symbols, low-volatility gameplay, and a maximum win of up to 3,000x.
SABA Urges South Africa to Ban Prediction Markets
The South African Bookmakers Association has called for a ban on unlicensed prediction markets, arguing they threaten sports integrity, consumer protection, anti-money laundering efforts, and tax collection while operating outside existing gambling regulations.
Cambodia Closes 72 Casinos in Anti-Scam Crackdown
Cambodia has shut down 72 casinos during its nationwide campaign against online scams and organized crime, while authorities also closed hundreds of suspected fraud locations and prosecuted thousands of suspects linked to cybercrime.
BC.GAME Launches Regulated Betting Platform in Ghana
BC.GAME has entered Ghana’s regulated gambling market after securing approval from the Gaming Commission of Ghana, launching its sportsbook and online casino platform with localized features and responsible gambling resources for local players.
UNODC Flags Illegal Gambling Supply Chain in Asia
A UNODC report highlights how licensed aggregators, white-label providers, and intermediaries may indirectly support illegal online gambling across Asia, identifying supply chain weaknesses that complicate enforcement and allow unlicensed operators to quickly resume activities.
Poland’s Gambling Tax Rules Face Industry Criticism
Poland’s licensed gambling operators are urging tax reform, arguing that turnover-based taxation and the online casino monopoly reduce competitiveness, encourage players to use unlicensed platforms, and slow the development of the regulated market.
PAGCOR Casino Sale May Face Staff Retention Challenges
A legal analysis suggests mandatory employee retention requirements could reduce bidder interest and valuations in PAGCOR’s planned Casino Filipino asset sale, with workforce obligations expected to play a significant role in shaping the transaction’s final terms.
Brazil Launches Gambling Harm Awareness Campaign
Brazil’s Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of gambling-related harm, offering confidential self-assessments, mental health support, and educational resources while complementing broader responsible gambling initiatives across the regulated betting market.
Indonesia Seeks Jail for Influencer Over Gambling Promotion
Indonesian prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison sentence for an Instagram influencer accused of promoting an illegal gambling website, highlighting the country’s intensified enforcement efforts against both unlicensed operators and individuals promoting gambling through social media.
Singapore Cracks Down on Illegal World Cup Betting
Singapore authorities intensified enforcement against illegal online gambling during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, investigating 60 individuals, blocking hundreds of gambling platforms, and disrupting thousands of betting-related financial transactions as part of a nationwide crackdown.
India Tightens Online Gaming Rules Amid Market Shift
India has introduced stricter online gaming rules that clearly distinguish esports and social games from real-money gaming, while industry experts assess the wider regulatory impact across Asia and the future of compliance, player protection, and market growth.
Brazil Official Seeks Tougher Betting Regulations
Brazil’s Finance Ministry has proposed tighter regulation of licensed betting operators, comparing the sector to tobacco controls while advocating stronger oversight, responsible gambling measures, mandatory wager reporting, and continued taxation as part of broader public policy objectives.
Blaze Fined BRL2.3M Over Brazil Gambling Ads Case
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting fined Blaze BRL2.3 million over alleged gambling advertisements targeting minors. The case highlights stricter enforcement of advertising rules and renewed calls for stronger responsible gambling compliance.
Dominican Republic Advances Gambling Reform Bill
The Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies approved revised gambling legislation, returning the bill to the Senate. The proposal seeks to modernise regulation, strengthen licensing, improve consumer protection and establish clearer rules for land-based and online gambling.
Brazil Allows FIFA Sponsor Betting Ads for 2027 World Cup
Brazil has introduced a legal exception allowing FIFA sponsors to advertise during the 2027 Women’s World Cup, while requiring unlicensed betting operators to block local betting access and comply with specific regulatory conditions.
WiseGaming Highlights Tech for Global Market Expansion
WiseGaming has outlined how its modular platform helps operators expand into regulated markets through faster localisation, integrated compliance tools, scalable infrastructure, and regional payment support, with Brazil remaining a major strategic focus for future growth.