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PAGCOR Orders Stronger AML Controls for Philippine Casinos
PAGCOR has instructed Philippine casinos and gaming service providers to enhance AML and CTF measures after a sector-wide assessment identified high money laundering risks and called for stronger monitoring, customer due diligence, and oversight.
Hokkaido Expands Consultation on Integrated Resort Plans
Hokkaido is expanding consultations on a potential integrated resort by surveying municipalities and industry stakeholders while continuing policy discussions, responsible gambling reviews, and preparations ahead of Japan’s next integrated resort licensing application period.
CEP: Chile Online Gambling GGR to Reach US$450M
A CEP study estimates Chile’s online gambling market will generate around US$450 million in GGR in 2025, while highlighting regulatory shortcomings, potential tax losses, and growing concerns over consumer protection and market oversight.
Brazil Betting Sector Backs Economic and Social Benefits
Brazil’s regulated betting industry highlighted its economic and social contributions during legislative discussions, emphasizing job creation, public funding, responsible gambling initiatives, and the importance of strengthening the regulated market through effective oversight and consumer protection.
Digital Pinoys Raises Gambling Ad Concerns in Philippines
Digital Pinoys has called on regulators and social media platforms to review celebrity-backed gambling giveaways, warning they may increase exposure to gambling content among minors and vulnerable audiences through promotional campaigns.
France Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket Access
France’s gambling regulator has instructed internet service providers to block Polymarket, ruling the prediction market an unauthorized gambling platform while strengthening enforcement against illegal gambling services accessible to French users.
Betano Defends Regulated Betting Advertising in Brazil
Betano has defended regulated betting advertising in Brazil, saying stronger regulation, consumer protection measures, and responsible gambling rules provide a better framework than prohibition while supporting the continued growth of the licensed betting market.
Singapore Probes GemBet’s Local Payment Network
Singapore authorities are examining reports that overseas betting platform GemBet used locally registered companies and PayNow to process gambling transactions, highlighting ongoing enforcement efforts against illegal remote gambling operations targeting local players.
Goa Raises Casino Entry Age to 21 Under New Rules
Goa has approved updated casino regulations that raise the minimum gambling age to 21, introduce visitor tracking requirements, and impose stricter compliance measures, including penalties for late licence fee payments by licensed casino operators.
ALEA Launches Responsible Gambling Advertising Code
ALEA has unveiled a voluntary code of best practices for gambling advertising in Argentina, encouraging responsible commercial communication, stronger player protection, transparent marketing, and clearer differentiation between licensed and illegal gambling operators.
Sri Lanka Delays Gambling Regulations to October
Sri Lanka has postponed the completion of its gambling regulations until October as authorities continue reviewing licensing, online gambling, anti-money laundering rules, and enforcement measures under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act.
Pixbet Ban Upheld by Brazilian Court
A Brazilian court has upheld Pixbet’s nationwide suspension, ruling the operator must implement stronger age verification and facial recognition measures before resuming services, reinforcing the country’s focus on protecting minors in the regulated betting market.
Brazil Enforces New Betting Advertising Rules
Brazil has implemented new betting advertising regulations requiring mandatory responsible gambling warnings, stricter compliance checks, and legal accountability for operators, agencies, influencers, and media partners promoting licensed gambling services.
France Fines Betting Operator €500K Over Player Protection
France’s gambling regulator fined an online betting operator €500,000 after concluding it failed to identify high-risk customers and implement sufficient responsible gambling measures during a regulatory investigation covering player activity between 2023 and 2024.
Malaysia Blocks 457,562 Gambling Posts in 2025
Malaysia removed more than 457,000 gambling-related posts and blocked 1,778 gambling websites during the first five months of 2025, highlighting continued enforcement efforts through coordinated action between regulators, service providers, and government agencies.
Türkiye Targets Offshore Hubs Behind Illegal Betting
Türkiye has intensified its crackdown on illegal online betting by targeting offshore licensing jurisdictions, blocking thousands of websites, expanding financial investigations, and strengthening enforcement measures against operators serving Turkish players.