Legal & Compliance
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LOTBA Launches Training Against Illegal Gambling
LOTBA has launched training workshops for individuals prosecuted in illegal gambling cases, aiming to raise awareness about regulation, consumer protection, and the risks associated with unlicensed gambling operations.
Spain Opens Consultation on Gambling Reform
Spain has opened a public consultation on reforms to its gambling laws, focusing on stricter advertising rules, influencer restrictions, player protection measures, and stronger oversight of the online betting sector.
Hungary Launches Gambling Sector Audit
Hungary has launched a major review of its state-controlled gambling sector, focusing on Szerencsejáték Zrt. as part of broader reforms targeting regulation, revenue flows, and political influence in the industry.
Korea Sports Leisure Launches Illegal Betting Reward System
Korea Sports Leisure has launched a reporting reward system offering up to 200 million won for information on illegal sports betting and related violations under its national sports gambling enforcement framework.
India Police Bust ₹1,500 Crore Betting Network
Indian police arrested 24 suspects connected to a large-scale online betting operation spanning multiple states and involving extensive digital transactions.
Indonesia Warns Over Child Gambling Exposure
Indonesia has raised concerns over rising child exposure to online gambling as authorities expand enforcement, awareness campaigns and advertising restrictions.
GLI Meets Bulgaria Regulator Over AI Gambling
Gaming Laboratories International held talks with Bulgaria’s gambling regulator focused on AI-driven gambling products, esports betting and evolving compliance standards.
Turkey Expands Illegal Betting Crackdown
Turkey has intensified its fight against illegal betting, with MASAK reviewing millions of records tied to offshore gambling and payment networks.
UK Launches Independent Gambling Harm Centre
Britain has established a new independent gambling harms research centre focused on prevention, treatment and evidence-based policy development funded through the Gambling Levy.
Entain Calls for Ban on Unlicensed Football Sponsors
Entain has called on the Independent Football Regulator to prevent Premier League clubs from accepting sponsorships linked to unlicensed gambling firms, warning that illegal operators are increasingly embedded in football advertising and broader commercial partnerships across England.
Hong Kong Reviews Claw Machine Regulation Rules
Hong Kong is preparing tighter regulations for claw machine arcades, including licensing requirements, prize caps, and warning notices. The move follows rapid industry growth and concerns over gambling-like behaviour, youth access, and prize redemption practices.
Indonesia arrests 300+ in Jakarta gambling raid
Indonesian authorities detained more than 300 foreign nationals in Jakarta during a major raid on an illegal online gambling operation. The crackdown targets a cross-border network allegedly involved in betting and money laundering activities across Southeast Asia.
Buenos Aires Seeks Update on Youth Gambling Plan
Buenos Aires deputy Valentín Miranda has requested updated information on the province’s adolescent gambling prevention strategy, including enforcement, education measures, treatment programs, and official statistics related to underage online betting.
AGCO Fines Suppliers Over Offshore Casino Games
Ontario’s gambling regulator has fined Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions after discovering their casino games on unregulated gambling platforms accessible to players in the province.
New Jersey Proposes World Cup Betting Surcharge
New Jersey lawmakers introduced HB4838, proposing temporary surcharges on online sports betting, hotels, rideshares, and Meadowlands sales to help fund costs tied to hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ukraine Fines BetKing Operator Over Compliance Delays
Ukraine’s gambling regulator fined BetKing operator SLOTS U.A. over delayed compliance responses while strengthening enforcement tools against illegal gambling advertising and launching a long-term gambling harm prevention strategy.