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PAGCOR Sets 2027 Smart Table Conversion Deadline
PAGCOR will require Manila’s four Entertainment City integrated resorts to begin converting gaming tables to smart technology from January 1, 2027, initially focusing on baccarat and strengthening regulatory visibility.
Norway Proposes Regulated Online Poker Through Norsk Tipping
Norway’s government proposes allowing Norsk Tipping to offer online poker under strict limits, while introducing new deviation reporting requirements for major gambling operators and seeking views on marketing restrictions.
VNLOK Sues Meta Over Illegal Gambling Ads in Netherlands
Dutch gambling trade association VNLOK has taken Meta to court over illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram, reporting high involvement from unlicensed operators and low removal rates.
Georgia Promotes Five-Year International iGaming Licence
Georgia is promoting its five-year International iGaming Licence to international operators, offering access to commercial banking, a 6% tax structure, no physical office requirement and services restricted to international audiences.
Brazil Illegal Betting Sites Rise 141% After Lula Ban
Brazil recorded a 141% rise in illegal betting domains after Lula signed a provisional measure banning betting, with 710 sites identified and 506 illegal operator websites blocked.
Bet365 Challenges Brazil Betting Ban Constitutionality
Bet365 has challenged Brazil’s betting ban as unconstitutional, warning it could drive customers toward unlawful operators after the company secured a five-year licence in February 2025.
South Korea Teen Cyber Gambling Arrests Rise
South Korea recorded 267 teenage cyber gambling arrests in the first seven months of 2026, exceeding the full-year 2025 figure and prompting scrutiny of prevention education and online gambling access.
Anjouan Gaming Tightens Licensing Rules After FATF Report
Anjouan Gaming is strengthening licensing requirements following a FATF report on financial crime risks in gambling, with enhanced KYC, ongoing due diligence and tougher AML/CFT standards for licensees.
South Korea Teen Cyber Gambling Arrests Rise
South Korea recorded 267 teenage cyber gambling arrests in the first seven months of 2026, exceeding the full-year 2025 figure and prompting scrutiny of prevention education and online gambling access.
Salta Restricts Online Betting Advertising
Salta’s city council has approved restrictions on online betting advertising across municipal spaces and communication channels, while fines will support prevention campaigns targeting minors, adolescents and their families.
Lula Moves to Ban Fixed-Odds Betting in Brazil
Brazilian President Lula has signed a provisional measure banning fixed-odds betting, with deposits halted immediately and October deadlines set for withdrawals, platform closures, advertising and sponsorship.
Brazil Illegal Betting Market Could Reach R$43.3bn
Brazil’s illegal betting market could generate up to R$43.3 billion in annual GGR, while unauthorized operators may deprive the government of up to R$12 billion in tax revenue.
Bangladesh Gambling Bill Targets Online and Digital Gambling
Bangladesh plans to replace its 1867 gambling law with a digital-era framework covering online betting, technology providers, financial accounts, AI monitoring, identity verification and tougher penalties for gambling-related offences.
Malta to Raise Gaming Tax on Local Casino Revenue
Malta will increase gaming tax on local casino revenue to 15% from October 2026, alongside revised rates for other gaming services and a higher levy on live casino studio broadcasting.
Finland Receives 75 Gambling Licence Applications
Finland has received 75 gambling licence applications ahead of its competitive market launch on July 1, 2027, with operators facing a €29,000 processing fee per application.
Cambodia Targets Licensed Casinos in Anti-Scam Push
Cambodia is extending its anti-scam campaign to licensed casinos, with authorities planning tighter inspections and management measures while investigating financial networks linked to alleged cybercrime operations.