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Tonybet Secures Alberta iGaming Licence
Tonybet has obtained an iGaming licence from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, allowing the operator to prepare for its launch in Alberta with online casino, sports betting and responsible gambling features.
Wardha Police Bust Bank Account Betting Racket
Wardha police arrested six suspects after uncovering a network that allegedly used bank accounts opened in citizens’ names to process transactions linked to online cricket betting and gambling, with investigations continuing into a wider interstate operation.
Seven Jaraguá Players Suspended in Match-Fixing Probe
Seven Sport Club Jaraguá players have been suspended for 30 days following allegations of match manipulation and suspicious betting activity during a Santa Catarina State Championship Serie B fixture in Brazil.
Brazil Tightens Online Betting Advertising Rules
Brazil will enforce stricter online betting advertising rules from 17 July, requiring health warnings, restricting promotional practices and expanding enforcement to agencies, influencers and other businesses involved in gambling marketing.
APG Links Scam Hubs to Pandemic-Era Gaming Decline
A new APG report says the Covid-19 collapse of Southeast Asia’s gaming compounds contributed to the emergence of cyber scam hubs, highlighting money laundering risks, human trafficking, and enforcement efforts across the Asia-Pacific region.
EGBA Members Reach €18bn Online Gaming Revenue in 2025
EGBA members reported €18 billion in online gaming revenue during 2025, driven by strong sports betting growth, rising customer activity and expanded licensing while continuing to strengthen responsible gambling initiatives across Europe.
Turkey Arrests 68 in Illegal Betting Money Laundering Case
Turkish authorities arrested 68 suspects in a major financial crime investigation after tracing more than $2.22 billion in transactions allegedly linked to an illegal betting and gambling money laundering operation.
Pragmatic Solutions Launches PAM Platform in Ireland
Pragmatic Solutions has launched its Player Account Management platform in Ireland, enabling operators to comply with the country’s new remote betting licensing regime and regulatory requirements under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
MGA Reports Lower Gambling Penalties in 2025
The Malta Gaming Authority recorded lower regulatory penalties in 2025 while licence applications increased and online casino revenue grew, reflecting a greater focus on risk-based supervision, compliance monitoring and market oversight.
Vietnam Busts Illegal Gambling Rings Worth $75M
Vietnamese authorities dismantled multiple illegal gambling and football betting syndicates worth an estimated US$75 million during coordinated raids across Can Tho, Ninh Binh, and Da Nang, resulting in arrests, asset seizures, and ongoing investigations into nationwide betting networks.
South Korea Extradites Illegal Gambling Network Leaders
South Korean authorities have extradited two alleged leaders of overseas illegal gambling operations from the UAE, expanding investigations into criminal networks, youth recruitment, tax evasion, accomplices, and the recovery of proceeds linked to cross-border betting activities.
Kazakhstan Blocks $20.8M in Illegal Gambling Payments
Kazakhstan has intensified its fight against illegal online gambling by blocking more than $20.8 million in suspicious payments, strengthening banking controls, coordinating with telecom providers and expanding enforcement against unlicensed gambling infrastructure.
Brazil World Cup Betting Surge Draws Regulatory Attention
Brazil’s World Cup campaign has fueled a sharp rise in betting activity, with Klavi reporting higher player deposits, while regulators investigate gambling advertisements broadcast during tournament coverage for potential violations of betting advertising rules.
Cambodia Reviews Casino Oversight and Governance
Cambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission reviewed inspection standards, governance practices and compliance measures as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight of licensed casinos and gaming professionals while reinforcing regulatory supervision across the country.
Misiones Enacts Law to Curb Underage Online Betting
Argentina’s Misiones province has introduced new legislation to strengthen child protection by restricting online betting advertising, establishing reporting systems, enforcing school response protocols and expanding responsible gambling initiatives aimed at reducing underage gambling risks.
Brazil Tightens Rules on Prize Promotions
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has introduced new rules governing commercial lotteries and prize promotions, strengthening enforcement against unauthorized campaigns while establishing a Commitment Agreement process to resolve administrative cases before formal sanctions are imposed.