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Brazil Launches Gambling Harm Awareness Campaign
Brazil’s Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of gambling-related harm, offering confidential self-assessments, mental health support, and educational resources while complementing broader responsible gambling initiatives across the regulated betting market.
Indonesia Seeks Jail for Influencer Over Gambling Promotion
Indonesian prosecutors are seeking a two-year prison sentence for an Instagram influencer accused of promoting an illegal gambling website, highlighting the country’s intensified enforcement efforts against both unlicensed operators and individuals promoting gambling through social media.
Singapore Cracks Down on Illegal World Cup Betting
Singapore authorities intensified enforcement against illegal online gambling during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, investigating 60 individuals, blocking hundreds of gambling platforms, and disrupting thousands of betting-related financial transactions as part of a nationwide crackdown.
India Tightens Online Gaming Rules Amid Market Shift
India has introduced stricter online gaming rules that clearly distinguish esports and social games from real-money gaming, while industry experts assess the wider regulatory impact across Asia and the future of compliance, player protection, and market growth.
Brazil Official Seeks Tougher Betting Regulations
Brazil’s Finance Ministry has proposed tighter regulation of licensed betting operators, comparing the sector to tobacco controls while advocating stronger oversight, responsible gambling measures, mandatory wager reporting, and continued taxation as part of broader public policy objectives.
Blaze Fined BRL2.3M Over Brazil Gambling Ads Case
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting fined Blaze BRL2.3 million over alleged gambling advertisements targeting minors. The case highlights stricter enforcement of advertising rules and renewed calls for stronger responsible gambling compliance.
Dominican Republic Advances Gambling Reform Bill
The Dominican Republic’s Chamber of Deputies approved revised gambling legislation, returning the bill to the Senate. The proposal seeks to modernise regulation, strengthen licensing, improve consumer protection and establish clearer rules for land-based and online gambling.
Brazil Allows FIFA Sponsor Betting Ads for 2027 World Cup
Brazil has introduced a legal exception allowing FIFA sponsors to advertise during the 2027 Women’s World Cup, while requiring unlicensed betting operators to block local betting access and comply with specific regulatory conditions.
South Korea Casino Sector Opposes Regulatory Changes
The Korea Casino Association has urged the government to reconsider proposed casino reforms, warning that higher tourism levies and five-year licence renewals could reduce investment, increase financial pressure, and weaken the industry's competitiveness across Asia.
North Macedonia Adopts State Gambling Monopoly
North Macedonia has introduced a fully state-controlled online gambling model, ending private operator ownership while allowing technology suppliers to remain active. The new law also establishes stricter rules for land-based casinos and slot clubs.
Kazakhstan Betting Market Drops After Payment Reforms
Kazakhstan’s regulated betting market recorded a sharp decline in the first half of 2026 after new payment regulations disrupted licensed operators. The reforms affected transactions, while authorities continued strengthening oversight and compliance across the gambling sector.
South Korea Proposes Stricter Casino AML Rules
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit has proposed stricter AML rules requiring casinos to record player information for all transactions, expanding compliance obligations and increasing regulatory oversight across the country’s gaming sector.
NBI Raids Illegal Gambling Venue Disguised as Arcade
The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation raided an alleged illegal gambling venue operating as an amusement arcade in Makati, arresting 35 individuals and confiscating more than 100 slot machines and gambling-related equipment.
Japan Reviews Website Blocking for Illegal Gambling
Japan is continuing to evaluate website blocking as part of its strategy against illegal offshore gambling, while reviewing public feedback, privacy concerns, and the effectiveness of alternative enforcement measures before making a final decision.
Dominican Republic Senate Reviews Gambling Reform Bill
The Dominican Republic Senate is reviewing a gambling reform bill that introduces updated operational requirements, licensing rules, and location restrictions for lottery agencies, sportsbooks, bingo halls, and electronic lottery sales points.
UK Confirms 25% Gambling Licence Fee Increase
The UK government has confirmed a 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees from October 2026, raising operating costs for online and land-based operators as broader gambling reforms and compliance requirements continue to expand.