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Macau Casinos File 3,603 STRs in 2025
Macau’s gaming operators submitted 3,603 suspicious transaction reports in 2025, accounting for over 73% of total filings, as overall STR volumes declined year on year amid reduced reporting across the sector.
Serbia Introduces Dedicated Rules for Jackpot Games
Serbia has introduced a dedicated regulatory framework for jackpot games, requiring prior approval, annual renewal, certified systems, and payout caps tied to operator betting volumes across online and land-based gambling verticals.
Indonesia Orders Banks to Block 31,000 Gambling Accounts
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has instructed banks to block over 31,000 accounts tied to illegal online gambling, expanding investigations and due diligence requirements to disrupt gambling-linked payment networks and strengthen financial system safeguards.
UK Betting Shops Face Accelerated Closures Over Rates
The Betting and Gaming Council says the UK’s business rates system is hastening betting shop closures, citing rising fixed costs, job losses, and mounting pressure on land-based operators amid wider tax changes.
SJM Holdings Raises $540M via Senior Notes Amid Macau Shift
SJM Holdings raised $540M through senior notes to extend debt maturities, fund the L’Arc acquisition, and bolster financial flexibility. The move positions the operator to navigate Macau’s regulatory changes and evolving casino landscape.
Ukraine Lottery Relaunch Sees Domestic Bidders Only
Ukraine’s state lottery relaunch advances as three domestic operators submit bids under wartime restrictions. Short-term licences aim to maintain continuity while PlayCity and the Ministry of Digital Transformation prepare a regulatory reset and potential future reforms.
Illegal Gambling Dens Target Chinese Nationals in Seoul
An investigation uncovered a large network of illegal gambling venues in Seoul’s Garibong-dong operating exclusively for Chinese nationals, linking their rapid expansion to demographic shifts and highlighting declining enforcement success.
Santa Fe Launches Online Betting Tender Framework
Santa Fe has approved its online gambling and sports betting framework, launching a public tender for multiple digital licences. The model combines open market access with strict financial, technical, and responsible gambling oversight.
Taiwan Charges 35 in NT$30bn Illegal Gambling Network
Taiwan has charged 35 suspects linked to an illegal gambling and money laundering network that allegedly processed NT$30.6bn via bespoke payment platforms, as authorities intensify enforcement against unlicensed betting and financial crime.
Turkey Tightens Financial Controls to Combat Illegal Betting
Turkey has implemented enhanced financial monitoring requirements for banks and payment providers, introducing tiered transaction checks aimed at disrupting illegal betting networks, money laundering activity and organised crime across regulated financial channels.
Brazil Self-Exclusion Platform Hits 153k Requests Fast
Brazil’s centralized online betting self-exclusion system recorded roughly 153,000 opt-out requests within 20 days, signalling strong player demand for nationwide responsible gambling safeguards and reinforcing the government’s consumer protection agenda.
Penang Real Estate Agent Loses RM760K in Online Casino Scam
A Penang real estate agent fell victim to an online gambling scam, losing nearly RM760,000 through Casino Marina Bay. The case illustrates the increasing sophistication of investment frauds targeting local residents in Malaysia.
Wynn Macau Sets $150M IP Payment Cap for 2026
Wynn Macau will pay up to $150 million in 2026 under intellectual property agreements with parent Wynn Resorts. The perpetual license ensures brand continuity while the cap aligns with previous year’s financial planning.
Ukraine lottery operators submit bids in PlayCity tender
Ukraine’s main lottery operators—M.S.L. LLC, UNL, and PJSC Patriot—have submitted applications for PlayCity’s new licensing tender. The interim licences last through martial law plus one year, while broader regulatory reforms are prepared.
Mato Grosso do Sul Launches Lotesul Site Amid Tender Halt
Mato Grosso do Sul has launched an official Lotesul institutional webpage despite the suspension of its lottery tender, maintaining transparency and project readiness while awaiting a decision from the state audit court.
Ukraine’s PlayCity issues 10 B2B licences, revokes seven
Ukraine’s PlayCity regulator has issued 10 B2B licences to resident gambling providers and revoked seven non-compliant licences. The move strengthens oversight, enforces compliance, and reduces illegal operations in the country’s growing gaming supply chain.