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Thailand Casino Legalisation Stalls Amid Political Deadlock
Thailand’s proposed casino legalisation has entered a political standstill after parliament’s dissolution and the shift to a caretaker government, delaying progress on the Entertainment Complex Bill until at least 2026.
Turkey Suspends 30 Match Observers in Betting Probe
Turkey’s illegal betting crackdown has intensified as the TFF imposed precautionary suspensions on 30 match observers, while prosecutors expanded a parallel criminal investigation involving officials, players, and suspected betting-linked misconduct.
Bulgaria Launches AML Taskforce to Exit FATF Grey List
Bulgaria has formed a specialised AML taskforce within its National Police to improve coordination against financial crime, tighten gambling oversight and accelerate reforms aimed at exiting the FATF grey list.
Vietnam Moves to Tighten Betting Rules and ID Controls
Vietnam is advancing major gambling reforms that mandate full bettor identification, retain strict daily betting limits, expand eligible football competitions, and introduce a tightly controlled pilot scheme for licensed operators under enhanced anti-money laundering oversight.
Fecoljuegos Criticizes Colombia’s 19% Online Gaming Tax
Fecoljuegos has raised concerns over Colombia’s 19% tax on online gaming deposits, arguing it distorts market dynamics, harms licensed operators, and risks accelerating player migration to illegal gambling platforms.
Paraguay Modernises Gambling Law Amid Digital Growth
Paraguay has overhauled its gambling law to strengthen oversight, integrate digital gaming, and restructure CONAJZAR, with experts highlighting strong growth prospects alongside early implementation and coordination challenges.
YSRCP Accuses Andhra Pradesh Govt Over Illegal Gambling
The YSR Congress Party has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of failing to curb illegal gambling and drug activity, alleging ministerial involvement in casino operations and warning of legal action and public protests.
Hyogo Police Referred Over Illegal Online Casino Use
Nine police officers in Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture face prosecution after internal investigations found they accessed illegal online casino sites, prompting suspensions, fines, and renewed focus on ethics and internal oversight.
San Juan Online Gambling Delay Raises Legal Concerns
More than a year after approval, San Juan’s online gambling law remains unregulated, prompting IVISA to warn of legal uncertainty, lost provincial revenue, and expanding illegal betting activity.
LeoVegas Appeals €500k Dutch Duty of Care Fine
LeoVegas is maintaining its appeal against a €500,000 fine issued by the Dutch gambling regulator, following findings of duty of care failures related to player protection and intervention standards in the Netherlands.
Russia Introduces National Gambling Self-Exclusion Register
Russia has approved a central self-exclusion register for gambling, effective September 2026. Registered players will be blocked from betting and promotional activity, strengthening player protection amid ongoing efforts against illegal gambling.
Mega da Virada 2025 Hits Record R$1 Billion Jackpot
The 2025 Mega da Virada lottery in Brazil offers a historic R$1 billion jackpot, the largest in Latin America, driven by high player participation and new prize allocation rules, with draws taking place on December 31.