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Delta Corp Profit Slumps as India Gaming Rules Tighten
Delta Corp posted a steep drop in Q4 2025 profits as tighter online gaming regulations, higher GST and unresolved tax disputes continued to pressure its casino, hospitality and legacy online investments in India.
Asia Tightens Gambling Laws as Regulatory Pressure Grows
Asian gambling markets are undergoing stricter regulatory scrutiny as governments strengthen licensing regimes, enhance enforcement tools and clamp down on unlicensed betting, according to a new global legal analysis by DLA Piper.
Philippine Senator Proposes BSP Bank Secrecy Reform Bill
Senate Bill 1047 aims to give the BSP authority to investigate bank accounts suspected of money laundering, fraud, or illicit gambling, complementing e-wallet disconnections and PSP restrictions to strengthen financial enforcement in the Philippines.
Brazil SPA Says No Fraud in Gambling Self-Exclusion Schemes
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has confirmed no fraud cases have been recorded involving the country’s centralized gambling self-exclusion system, addressing operator concerns and clarifying rules on bet validity during the exclusion activation period.
US Prosecutors Charge 26 in College Basketball Betting Ring
US prosecutors have charged 26 individuals over an alleged multi-year point-shaving operation that targeted college basketball games, bribed players to miss spreads, and profited through regulated sportsbooks across multiple competitions.
Norway Renews Charitable Lottery Licences to 2035
Norway has renewed licences for Pantelotteriet and the Postcode Lottery through 2035, maintaining its monopoly framework while expanding the postcode lottery’s beneficiary base amid growing political and regulatory pressure.
LottoStar Partners With Playtech in South Africa
LottoStar has partnered with Playtech to bring over 100 slot and live casino titles to its South African platform, expanding its regulated offering while boosting variety, engagement, and retention for domestic players.
Novibet Launches Octoplay Games in Greece
Novibet has integrated Octoplay’s game portfolio into its regulated Greek online casino, marking Octoplay’s debut on the platform and supporting both companies’ strategies to expand content offerings across licensed European iGaming markets.
Macau Casinos File 3,603 STRs in 2025
Macau’s gaming operators submitted 3,603 suspicious transaction reports in 2025, accounting for over 73% of total filings, as overall STR volumes declined year on year amid reduced reporting across the sector.
Serbia Introduces Dedicated Rules for Jackpot Games
Serbia has introduced a dedicated regulatory framework for jackpot games, requiring prior approval, annual renewal, certified systems, and payout caps tied to operator betting volumes across online and land-based gambling verticals.
Google Bans Rummy and Fantasy Sports Ads in India
Google is tightening gambling advertising rules in India, banning rummy and daily fantasy sports ads from January 21. The move aligns with India’s online money-gaming law and removes a key acquisition channel for operators and affiliates.
South Korea Warns Public Bodies as Kangwon Land Expands
South Korea has warned public institutions to prove their value or risk closure, increasing pressure on Kangwon Land as it advances casino expansion plans, benefits from regulatory easing, and strengthens governance under heightened accountability expectations.
Macau Casinos Post Revenue Gains, Margins Limited in Q4
Macau casinos posted higher Q4 2025 revenues, yet margin expansion was constrained by costs from major events and regulatory changes. Citigroup projects 2026 EBITDA growth as event headwinds ease, highlighting Galaxy, Wynn, and Sands as top picks.
Matchbook to Launch UK’s First Prediction Market
Matchbook is launching the UK’s first dedicated prediction market, converting its existing exchange mechanics into a simplified binary interface. The product will operate under UK gambling rules, offering peer-to-peer trading with regulatory oversight.
Indonesia Orders Banks to Block 31,000 Gambling Accounts
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has instructed banks to block over 31,000 accounts tied to illegal online gambling, expanding investigations and due diligence requirements to disrupt gambling-linked payment networks and strengthen financial system safeguards.
UK Betting Shops Face Accelerated Closures Over Rates
The Betting and Gaming Council says the UK’s business rates system is hastening betting shop closures, citing rising fixed costs, job losses, and mounting pressure on land-based operators amid wider tax changes.