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South Korea Reports Rising Youth Gambling Concerns
South Korea reports 5,838 young people receiving gambling-related assistance, while 24,474 teenagers were identified as high-risk in 2025 and new rules expand prevention education across schools.
Brazil Football Clubs Oppose Betting Market Restrictions
Brazilian football clubs and federations have opposed potential betting restrictions, warning that ending the regulated market could affect club finances, sponsorship agreements and investment while driving consumers towards unregulated gambling platforms.
Octoplay Launches Casino Content in Alberta
Octoplay has launched its casino content in Alberta with seven operators, marking its largest simultaneous market rollout and expanding the supplier’s presence to 20 regulated markets globally.
S&P Expects DigiPlus to Lead Philippine Online Gaming
S&P Global Ratings expects DigiPlus to retain its leading position in Philippine online gambling, supported by user engagement and market strength, while consolidation and regulatory changes remain key factors.
Philippines Shuts 8,000 Merchant Accounts Over Gambling
Philippine authorities have closed more than 8,000 merchant accounts allegedly linked to illegal online casinos, while BSP and PAGCOR work to strengthen payment oversight and merchant screening.
Ireland Betting Industry Warns of Higher Duty Impact
Ireland’s betting industry is opposing proposed betting duty increases, warning of shop closures, job losses and black-market growth, while former Paddy Power chief Stewart Kenny supports higher taxes on online casino operators.
Brazil Considers Online Casino Ban Amid Election
Brazil is considering an executive order to ban online casino games while keeping sports betting legal, potentially affecting licensed operators, government tax revenue, sponsorship spending and triggering compensation claims.
PAGCOR Tightens Philippines Online Gaming Rules
PAGCOR is expanding oversight of the Philippines’ online gaming sector with stricter B2B rules, revised payment accreditation procedures and an examination of AI’s potential role in combating fraud.
Lithuania Blocks Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling
Lithuania has ordered Polymarket to be blocked after its Gambling Supervisory Authority determined that the prediction markets platform was offering unlicensed gambling services, with the Vilnius Regional Administrative Court approving the access restrictions.
ACMA Fines Dabble Sports Over BetStop Breaches
ACMA has penalised Dabble Sports for 54 BetStop-related breaches, including failures to close self-excluded accounts and marketing messages sent to customers registered with the scheme.
Dominican Republic Approves New Gambling Bill
The Dominican Republic has approved amendments to its gambling bill, proposing a unified regulator, stronger measures against illegal gambling, 500-metre venue restrictions and a 90-day industry review period for further changes.
KSA Extends Lotto BV Monopoly Licenses
The KSA has extended Lotto BV’s monopoly licenses for lotteries, instant lotteries and land-based sports betting for five years from January 2027, subject to a court ruling on the legality of the gambling monopoly.
European Illegal Gambling Market Hits €12 Billion
A new Euromat report estimates Europe’s illegal online gambling market at €12 billion, representing around 25% of online gambling activity, while warning that tighter regulation could encourage some customers to seek less regulated channels.
BGC Rejects Calls for UK Gambling Ad Ban
The Betting and Gaming Council has rejected calls for a UK gambling advertising ban, arguing that removing regulated advertising would not eradicate gambling and could strengthen the position of illegal operators.
Google to Ban Online Gambling Ads in Croatia
Google will prohibit online gambling advertising targeting Croatia from October 7, 2026. The policy will also revoke existing advertiser certifications and prevent new applications, affecting affiliates and media platforms that rely on Google gambling ads.
Sweden Ombudsman Takes Postkodlotteriet to Court
Sweden’s Consumer Ombudsman has taken Svenska Postkodlotteriet to court over advertising practices, arguing that jackpot imagery, money visuals and countdown messaging may breach responsible gambling advertising requirements under the Gambling Act.