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Singapore Probes GemBet’s Local Payment Network
Singapore authorities are examining reports that overseas betting platform GemBet used locally registered companies and PayNow to process gambling transactions, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts against illegal remote gambling operations targeting local players.
Turnkey Platforms Gain Ground in Malta’s iGaming Market
Turnkey casino platforms are becoming a preferred choice for Malta’s iGaming operators, offering faster market entry, built-in compliance tools, and simplified technology management as competition and regulatory requirements continue to increase.
Goa Raises Casino Entry Age to 21 Under New Rules
Goa has approved updated casino regulations that raise the minimum gambling age to 21, introduce visitor tracking requirements, and impose stricter compliance measures, including penalties for late licence fee payments by licensed casino operators.
ALEA Launches Responsible Gambling Advertising Code
ALEA has unveiled a voluntary code of best practices for gambling advertising in Argentina, encouraging responsible commercial communication, stronger player protection, transparent marketing, and clearer differentiation between licensed and illegal gambling operators.
Sri Lanka Delays Gambling Regulations to October
Sri Lanka has postponed the completion of its gambling regulations until October as authorities continue reviewing licensing, online gambling, anti-money laundering rules, and enforcement measures under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act.
Pixbet Ban Upheld by Brazilian Court
A Brazilian court has upheld Pixbet’s nationwide suspension, ruling the operator must implement stronger age verification and facial recognition measures before resuming services, reinforcing the country’s focus on protecting minors in the regulated betting market.
Brazil Enforces New Betting Advertising Rules
Brazil has implemented new betting advertising regulations requiring mandatory responsible gambling warnings, stricter compliance checks, and legal accountability for operators, agencies, influencers, and media partners promoting licensed gambling services.
France Fines Betting Operator €500K Over Player Protection
France’s gambling regulator fined an online betting operator €500,000 after concluding it failed to identify high-risk customers and implement sufficient responsible gambling measures during a regulatory investigation covering player activity between 2023 and 2024.
Malaysia Blocks 457,562 Gambling Posts in 2025
Malaysia removed more than 457,000 gambling-related posts and blocked 1,778 gambling websites during the first five months of 2025, highlighting continued enforcement efforts through coordinated action between regulators, service providers, and government agencies.
Türkiye Targets Offshore Hubs Behind Illegal Betting
Türkiye has intensified its crackdown on illegal online betting by targeting offshore licensing jurisdictions, blocking thousands of websites, expanding financial investigations, and strengthening enforcement measures against operators serving Turkish players.
JP Morgan Sees Strong Q2 for Marina Bay Sands
JP Morgan forecasts Marina Bay Sands will deliver US$727 million in second-quarter EBITDA, as premium demand and ongoing investment continue to support the Singapore integrated resort despite a modest year-on-year earnings decline.
EEEP Reports 6% Growth in Greece’s 2025 Gambling Revenue
The Hellenic Gaming Commission reported 6% growth in Greece’s gambling revenue during 2025, with online operators contributing the largest share of public receipts while regulatory oversight and enforcement measures continued to expand.
Fenabanca Proposes Gambling Regularization Reforms
Fenabanca has submitted recommendations to improve the Dominican Republic’s gambling regularization plan, proposing measures to strengthen legal certainty, support licensed operators, encourage fair competition, and improve oversight of the country's betting sector.
Indonesia Blocks 3.7M Illegal Gambling Sites Since 2024
Indonesia has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling, blocking 3.7 million websites and related content since October 2024 while expanding enforcement through banking oversight, public reporting systems, and cross-agency cooperation.
ANJL Rejects Claims Betting Hurts Brazil’s Retail Sector
ANJL President Plínio Lemos Jorge has disputed claims that regulated betting is damaging Brazil’s retail sector, arguing changing consumer habits and the rapid growth of e-commerce are the primary factors affecting traditional retail performance.
Canada Lacks National iGaming Self-Exclusion System
New research estimates Canada’s online gambling market generated CAD13.15 billion in 2025 while highlighting the absence of a national self-exclusion register and unified licensing system despite continued growth across regulated provincial markets.