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Brazil Considers Online Casino Ban Amid Election
Brazil is considering an executive order to ban online casino games while keeping sports betting legal, potentially affecting licensed operators, government tax revenue, sponsorship spending and triggering compensation claims.
PAGCOR Tightens Philippines Online Gaming Rules
PAGCOR is expanding oversight of the Philippines’ online gaming sector with stricter B2B rules, revised payment accreditation procedures and an examination of AI’s potential role in combating fraud.
Lithuania Blocks Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling
Lithuania has ordered Polymarket to be blocked after its Gambling Supervisory Authority determined that the prediction markets platform was offering unlicensed gambling services, with the Vilnius Regional Administrative Court approving the access restrictions.
ACMA Fines Dabble Sports Over BetStop Breaches
ACMA has penalised Dabble Sports for 54 BetStop-related breaches, including failures to close self-excluded accounts and marketing messages sent to customers registered with the scheme.
KSA Extends Lotto BV Monopoly Licenses
The KSA has extended Lotto BV’s monopoly licenses for lotteries, instant lotteries and land-based sports betting for five years from January 2027, subject to a court ruling on the legality of the gambling monopoly.
Dominican Republic Approves New Gambling Bill
The Dominican Republic has approved amendments to its gambling bill, proposing a unified regulator, stronger measures against illegal gambling, 500-metre venue restrictions and a 90-day industry review period for further changes.
European Illegal Gambling Market Hits €12 Billion
A new Euromat report estimates Europe’s illegal online gambling market at €12 billion, representing around 25% of online gambling activity, while warning that tighter regulation could encourage some customers to seek less regulated channels.
BGC Rejects Calls for UK Gambling Ad Ban
The Betting and Gaming Council has rejected calls for a UK gambling advertising ban, arguing that removing regulated advertising would not eradicate gambling and could strengthen the position of illegal operators.
Google to Ban Online Gambling Ads in Croatia
Google will prohibit online gambling advertising targeting Croatia from October 7, 2026. The policy will also revoke existing advertiser certifications and prevent new applications, affecting affiliates and media platforms that rely on Google gambling ads.
Sweden Ombudsman Takes Postkodlotteriet to Court
Sweden’s Consumer Ombudsman has taken Svenska Postkodlotteriet to court over advertising practices, arguing that jackpot imagery, money visuals and countdown messaging may breach responsible gambling advertising requirements under the Gambling Act.
Stake Blocked in Ireland Following GRAI Action
Stake has become inaccessible to Irish users following action by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. The move comes amid increased enforcement against unlicensed gambling providers under Ireland’s new online betting licensing system.
South Korea Casinos Eye Tourism-Led Growth in 2026
South Korea’s record inbound tourism is expected to support foreigner-only casinos, particularly mass-market gaming, while Chinese VIP demand remains uncertain and proposed levy changes could affect operators.
UAE Regulators Sign MoU on Commercial Gaming
The UAE’s GCGRA and FSRA have signed an MoU establishing regulatory cooperation and supervisory coordination, strengthening links between commercial gaming and financial services as the country develops its legal gaming framework.
Lula Keeps Brazil Betting Ban Decision Open
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has declined to reveal whether he supports banning sports betting, saying he will consider views from civil society and groups affected by gambling before deciding.
Brazil SPA Blocks 66,482 Illegal Betting Domains
Brazil’s SPA blocked 66,482 unauthorized betting domains and removed 1,511 profiles. The regulator also processed 103 sanctioning cases, issued R$18.019 million in fines and collected R$3.091 million.
Underdog Files Five Lawsuits Over State Gambling Laws
Underdog Predict has filed five federal lawsuits challenging state gambling enforcement over sports event contracts, while separately withdrawing its Drafts product from seven states including Massachusetts and Ohio.