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Cuiabá Moves to Revoke Municipal Lottery Law
Cuiabá’s City Council has approved the revocation of Municipal Law No. 6,872, ending plans for a city-run lottery. The move aligns with the STF’s suspension of municipal lottery initiatives and strengthens federal control over gambling regulation.
Study Highlights Scale of Brazil’s Illegal Online Betting
A February 2026 study estimates Brazil’s illegal online betting market generates up to R$40 billion annually, driven by regulatory costs on licensed operators, consumer confusion, and competitive advantages of unregulated platforms, while highlighting historic and structural factors.
Betsul Appoints Lucas Ferreira as CMO
Brazilian betting operator Betsul has named Lucas Ferreira as Chief Marketing Officer, tasking the digital marketing specialist with repositioning the brand and accelerating growth as Brazil’s regulated betting market evolves.
Korean Casinos Deploy AI for Surveillance, Audits
Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd and Kangwon Land Inc have introduced AI-powered surveillance and audit systems to enhance table monitoring, risk detection and regulatory compliance across South Korea’s casino sector.
DraftKings, FanDuel Apply for Arkansas Entry
DraftKings and FanDuel have applied to launch mobile sports betting in Arkansas, potentially partnering with licensed casinos despite the state’s strict 51% revenue-sharing requirement.
Tonybet Enters Ontario via St8 Partnership
Tonybet launches in Ontario through a partnership with St8, utilising its aggregation platform and compliance-focused tools to support regulated market expansion.
Brazil Targets Betting Ads in 2026 Agenda
Ministério da Fazenda prioritises stricter betting advertising controls in its 2026 agenda, reviewing affiliate and influencer promotions to strengthen oversight and reduce the presence of illegal operators in Brazil’s regulated market.
Buenas PH Urges Influencers to Fight Gambling Scams
Buenas PH urges influencers to help tackle illegal gambling and online scams, promoting licensed, regulated play under PAGCOR oversight while raising awareness about player safeguards and responsible gaming practices.
bet365 Integrates Peter & Sons Games Across Key Markets
bet365 has partnered with Peter & Sons to integrate the supplier’s slot and casino games into multiple regulated markets, starting with the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK, while planning further international expansion across key jurisdictions.
Change UK Domain Repurposed for No-KYC Casino Promotion
A domain once tied to Change UK now hosts no-KYC casino affiliate content, combining legacy political site sections with offshore-style gambling promotions and bonus-driven landing pages targeting UK readers.
Hokkaido Sets FY2026 Budget to Review IR Casino Plan
Hokkaido has earmarked JPY9.98 million in its FY2026 draft budget to reassess its integrated resort policy, consulting stakeholders and refining a regional IR concept ahead of Japan’s next casino licensing window.
Macau Golden Week Opens With Double-Digit Visitor Growth
Macau opened Lunar New Year Golden Week with more than 147,000 visitors on day one, posting double-digit growth and heavy border flows, signaling strong early momentum for tourism, hospitality, and gaming demand.
Gatchalian Urges Stronger Action vs Illegal Online Gambling
Philippine senator Sherwin Gatchalian calls for stronger cross-border enforcement against illegal online gambling, saying site blocking alone is insufficient, as cybercrime officials report tens of thousands of mostly offshore betting domains restricted.
ATG 2025 Profit Falls Amid Tax Hike and Recession
Sweden’s ATG sees operating profit decline 15% in 2025 due to higher gambling taxes and economic pressures. Casino and sports betting dip, while horse racing revenue shows resilience, highlighting risks to the sport’s funding.
Indonesia Police Warn Online Gambling Targets Students
Indonesian National Police says students form the largest share of online gambling users, highlighting underage risks while reporting hundreds of cases, mass site takedowns, and account blocks alongside wider prevention and education cooperation.
Turkey Blocks ₺5B in Illegal Betting Funds in 2025 Crackdown
Turkey intensified its anti-illegal betting campaign in 2025, blocking ₺5 billion in suspect funds and targeting payment providers, crypto channels, and account mules as regulators tightened financial system controls nationwide.