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Gyeonggi Police Expand Youth Gambling Support Program
Authorities in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province are expanding voluntary support for minors with gambling problems, combining counseling, rehabilitation and free legal assistance as police respond to rising youth gambling-related offenses.
China Signals Sustained Crackdown on Cross-Border Gambling
China has reiterated its hardline approach to cross-border gambling, with senior official Wang Xiaohong calling for sustained, targeted enforcement and stronger inter-agency coordination to dismantle networks and protect social stability.
Court Clears Córdoba Lottery Hotel Project to Resume Works
Argentina’s Superior Court has approved the restart of construction on the Córdoba Lottery Hotel after a temporary suspension, ruling that the project’s environmental license remains valid while legal challenges continue.
Brazil Senate Bill Links Teacher Tax Relief-BettingNow
Brazil’s Senate is reviewing a proposal to exempt teachers earning up to R$10,000 from income tax, with the measure funded through revenue generated by the country’s regulated fixed-odds betting market.
Indonesia Police Target Gambling via Community Outreach
Police in Indonesia’s Riau Islands are stepping up anti-gambling efforts through direct community outreach, educating residents on legal penalties and social harms linked to traditional and online betting as part of a wider national enforcement strategy.
Portugal Orders Polymarket Exit Over Election Betting
Portugal’s regulator has ordered Polymarket to exit the country after sharp odds swings and high-volume trading during the presidential election breached laws banning political betting.
India Charges Magicwin in Major Online Betting Case
India’s Enforcement Directorate has filed money laundering charges against Magicwin, an offshore betting platform accused of illegal wagering, unauthorized sports streaming and cross-border fund transfers involving operators based in the UAE.
India Blocks 242 Illegal Betting Sites Post-PROG Act
India has blocked 242 additional illegal betting websites, bringing the total above 7,800. The move follows the PROG Act 2025, aiming to protect users and reinforce enforcement against unregulated online money gaming platforms.
Brazil President Lula Flags Online Betting Growth Risks
Brazilian President Lula highlighted the rapid growth of online betting, backing Central Bank monitoring while raising concerns over social and institutional impacts. The move underscores continued regulatory attention on the country’s expanding digital gambling market.
Brazil Strengthens Enforcement Against Illegal Betting Sites
Brazil strengthens its betting market oversight with Cooperation Agreement 4/2025, enabling SPA, Anatel, and ANJL to detect and block illegal platforms while protecting players, supporting licensed operators, and improving market transparency.
Delta Corp Profit Slumps as India Gaming Rules Tighten
Delta Corp posted a steep drop in Q4 2025 profits as tighter online gaming regulations, higher GST and unresolved tax disputes continued to pressure its casino, hospitality and legacy online investments in India.
Asia Tightens Gambling Laws as Regulatory Pressure Grows
Asian gambling markets are undergoing stricter regulatory scrutiny as governments strengthen licensing regimes, enhance enforcement tools and clamp down on unlicensed betting, according to a new global legal analysis by DLA Piper.
Philippine Senator Proposes BSP Bank Secrecy Reform Bill
Senate Bill 1047 aims to give the BSP authority to investigate bank accounts suspected of money laundering, fraud, or illicit gambling, complementing e-wallet disconnections and PSP restrictions to strengthen financial enforcement in the Philippines.
Brazil SPA Says No Fraud in Gambling Self-Exclusion Schemes
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has confirmed no fraud cases have been recorded involving the country’s centralized gambling self-exclusion system, addressing operator concerns and clarifying rules on bet validity during the exclusion activation period.
US Prosecutors Charge 26 in College Basketball Betting Ring
US prosecutors have charged 26 individuals over an alleged multi-year point-shaving operation that targeted college basketball games, bribed players to miss spreads, and profited through regulated sportsbooks across multiple competitions.
Norway Renews Charitable Lottery Licences to 2035
Norway has renewed licences for Pantelotteriet and the Postcode Lottery through 2035, maintaining its monopoly framework while expanding the postcode lottery’s beneficiary base amid growing political and regulatory pressure.