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Brazil Launches Match-Fixing Education Platform
Brazil introduces a national education platform to prevent match-fixing, supported by Esportes da Sorte and developed by Sportradar, aiming to train athletes and reinforce integrity across regulated betting markets.
Malta Updates VAT and Gaming Tax Framework
Malta will introduce updated VAT and gaming tax frameworks from October 2026, clarifying exemptions, simplifying compliance, and enabling operators to recover input VAT, strengthening the jurisdiction’s appeal as a competitive and transparent iGaming hub.
Mendoza Governor Highlights Shift to Virtual Gaming
Mendoza Governor Alfredo Cornejo highlights the shift from live casinos to virtual and mobile gaming. Authorities plan new regulatory initiatives while industry voices stress physical gambling remains stable. Employment and market trends are under review.
Netherlands KSA Updates Player Safety & Sports Betting Rules
The KSA in the Netherlands has issued new guidelines to improve player safety, clarify duty of care, and enforce stricter compliance for online gaming operators. Sportsbooks must remove bets that fall outside legal limits.
Western Visayas Police Make 221 Illegal Gambling Arrests
Authorities in Western Visayas intensified the crackdown on illegal gambling in March, conducting 93 operations across multiple provinces, arresting 221 suspects, and confiscating PHP142,000 in betting funds, highlighting the sustained regional effort against unlawful gaming.
Philippines Ends All POGO Operations Nationwide
The Philippines has officially ended all POGO operations, with the DOJ confirming complete closure of legal and illegal offshore gaming hubs. Authorities will continue monitoring to prevent any resurgence of unauthorized activity.
Macau GGR Growth Slows in April After Strong March
Macau’s gaming sector is set for slower growth in April after March’s 15% revenue surge. Premium mass play remains strong, base mass lags, and investors now focus on profitability amid broader economic uncertainties.
ConnectPSP Set to Attend BiS SiGMA São Paulo 2026
ConnectPSP is confirmed for BiS SiGMA São Paulo 2026, highlighting its financial and operational solutions for Brazilian iGaming operators. Features include multi-integration, automated bank reconciliation, high-performance PIX payments, and scalable infrastructure.
India Blocks 8,376 Offshore Gambling URLs in 2026
India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT has blocked 8,376 offshore gambling URLs in 2026 under the Online Gaming Act, 2025. Despite enforcement, offshore platform usage is growing, revealing ongoing challenges for regulators in curbing illegal online betting.
Amnesty Flags Cambodia Casinos Over Scam Links
Amnesty International has raised concerns over licensed casinos in Cambodia allegedly linked to scam compounds, questioning regulatory oversight and highlighting potential gaps between enforcement efforts and licensing practices in key gaming regions.
North Macedonia Halts Gambling Reform Bill
North Macedonia has paused its gambling reform bill, leaving operators uncertain as proposed distance rules, advertising bans and tax increases are sent back for revision by the government.
Brazil Launches Policy to Combat Match-Fixing
Brazil has launched the PNPEMR policy to combat match-fixing, introducing stricter monitoring, reporting obligations for operators, and enhanced enforcement to protect sports integrity within its growing regulated betting market.