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Latest Legal & Compliance news and updates from across the iGaming industry
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AUSTRAC Launches Upgraded Online Platform for Compliance
AUSTRAC has upgraded its Online platform to provide Australian gaming operators and financial institutions with improved usability, security, and self-service features, helping businesses meet AML/CTF obligations efficiently and enhancing regulatory oversight.
Brazil Advances Bill to Strengthen Gambling Harm Controls
Brazil’s Bill 5,817/2025 introduces a national strategy to identify and prevent gambling harm, expanding operator duties, strengthening limits and exclusion tools, and aligning protections with SPA rules as the country’s regulated betting market continues to grow.
Sri Lanka Activates New Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka will activate the Gambling Regulatory Authority on 1 December, consolidating decades of fragmented laws into a single modern regulator overseeing licensing, online gambling, offshore activity, and responsible gaming standards for a rapidly evolving market.
Austria Nears Breakthrough on Online Gambling Reform
Austria is finalizing a major gambling reform that could overhaul online licensing, tackle the growing grey market, and introduce stronger player protection tools. Lawmakers aim to implement the new framework ahead of key licence expiries in 2027.
Romania Considers Raising Gambling Age to 21
Romania’s Parliament is reviewing proposals to raise the legal gambling age from 18 to 21 and restrict online advertising hours. Lawmakers aim to protect young adults from gambling risks while aligning regulations with digital usage patterns.
Sweden Faces Debate Over Online Gambling Bonus Ban
Sweden is debating a ban on online gambling bonuses after Svenska Spel and ATG proposed removing incentives. Industry groups warn it could shrink the licensed market, favor monopolies, and push players to unregulated offshore sites.
Vietnam Convicts Officials in $106M King Club Gambling Case
Vietnamese authorities have sentenced officials and accomplices involved in the $106M King Club illegal gambling operation. The case exposes systemic vulnerabilities, enforces accountability, and strengthens regulatory oversight over domestic and international actors.
Turkish Football Hit by Major Betting Scandal
Turkey’s football sector faces unprecedented turmoil as a massive betting investigation suspends over 100 players. The Turkish Football Federation cracks down on match-related gambling, extending scrutiny to referees and promising further disciplinary measures.
Philippines Targets Influencers Over Illegal Gambling Ads
Philippine regulators have handed a list of 30 influencers to police after they allegedly continued promoting illegal gambling sites. The crackdown marks a renewed push to enforce digital accountability and curb unlicensed operators’ reach across social platforms.
Aristocrat Casinos Exit as Ontario iGaming Reshapes
Aristocrat-powered casinos Betiton and MagicRed have left Ontario’s regulated market, tightening the operator landscape as iGO removes both brands. While exits continue, new platforms are preparing launches, keeping the province’s competitive iGaming sector in motion.
Chile Declares Online Gambling Illegal Under Current Law
The Chilean Comptroller has declared online gambling illegal, confirming SCJ cannot regulate platforms. The ruling highlights consumer risks from unlicensed operators and pressures lawmakers to create a regulated iGaming framework.
Thailand Extradites Suspected Gambling Kingpin to China
Thailand has extradited She Zhijiang, the alleged mastermind behind massive illegal gambling and cyber scam networks, to China after a lengthy legal battle. The case highlights escalating regional cooperation to dismantle cross-border criminal enterprises across Southeast Asia.
Macau Considers Targeted Exemptions to Ad Ban
Macau is refining its proposed gambling advertising ban by considering exemptions for trade shows and industry events. Authorities aim to restrict public-facing promotions while ensuring gaming suppliers and concessionaires can operate effectively within controlled environments.
Brazil Senators Split Over Push to Double Betting Taxes
Brazil’s betting tax debate escalates as Senator Angelo Coronel rejects a proposal to double GGR tax, warning it would strengthen illegal operators. Lawmakers remain divided as negotiations continue over how to balance fiscal revenue and market stability.
Taiwan Freezes NT$4.53bn Linked to Prince Group Scam
Taiwan has frozen NT$4.53 billion in assets linked to Cambodia’s Prince Group and detained 25 suspects, intensifying global efforts against one of Asia’s largest scam networks involved in online fraud and money laundering.
Argentina Tightens Online Gambling Advertising Rules
Argentina has introduced Resolution 446/2025, enforcing mandatory health warnings and stricter ad visibility standards across all online gambling promotions, including influencer and radio advertising, to promote responsible gaming and protect consumers.