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ASA Updates Gambling Ads Rules for Social Media Influencers
The UK ASA has updated gambling advertising guidance, tightening rules for influencers to limit appeal to under-18s. Operators must assess campaigns’ audience, content, and tone to ensure compliance under CAP and BCAP standards.
Canada Bill S-211 Targets National Sports Betting Ad Rules
Bill S-211 seeks to establish consistent national standards for sports betting advertising in Canada. The legislation responds to public concerns over ad saturation and aims to protect consumers while providing a unified regulatory framework.
Brazil Proposes 24% Gambling Tax Following Failed Reform
Brazil’s Workers’ Party has introduced a new bill to impose a 24% tax on gross gaming revenue, aiming to boost public funding and curb gambling risks. The proposal follows a failed tax measure and faces strong industry scrutiny.
Tokyo Police Act After 13-Year-Old’s Online Crypto Gambling
Tokyo police referred a 13-year-old boy to child authorities after discovering heavy online casino activity funded through cryptocurrency. The case exposes weak age verification, growing youth gambling risks, and calls for tighter digital safeguards in Japan.
California Blocks Online Sweepstakes Casinos with AB 831 Law
California has passed AB 831, banning online sweepstakes casinos and targeting unlicensed gambling platforms using dual-currency systems. The law takes effect January 2026, imposing penalties on operators and partners while reinforcing tribal gaming exclusivity and consumer protection.
Macau Reports 9.5% Decline in Casino Suspicious Transactions
Macau’s gaming sector recorded a 9.5% drop in suspicious transaction reports in the first nine months of 2025, attributed to weaker economic activity and steady regulatory oversight. Despite the decline, casinos remain the primary focus of financial monitoring efforts.
DigiPlus Teams Up with Bayad to Boost OTC Payments
DigiPlus has entered an exclusive partnership with Bayad to expand over-the-counter payment options for BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone users. The move strengthens transaction security, supports responsible gambling, and aligns with DigiPlus’ domestic growth and international expansion.
Shuffle.com Reports Data Breach via Partner Fast Track
Shuffle.com alerts users to a data breach affecting partner Fast Track, exposing personal and transaction data. No passwords or funds were compromised, but users are urged to enable 2FA and remain vigilant for phishing.
EU demands US tech giants prove child safety compliance
The EU steps up DSA enforcement, sending RFIs to Google, Apple, YouTube, and Snap to ensure minors are shielded from harmful content and that platforms comply with stricter online safety rules.
Romania Proposes Integrating Casinos with Tourism
Romanian lawmakers propose aligning casinos and betting halls with tourist resorts to enhance economic growth, job creation, and VAT revenue, while emphasizing responsible gaming and regulatory oversight across designated tourist destinations.
PAS Vows Cautious Policy on Betting Shops in Selangor
PAS seeks to ease concerns over potential bans on gambling in Selangor, highlighting gradual, consultative decision-making and citing experience managing diverse urban-rural constituencies as evidence of effective governance.
Alea Champions Charity at Portugal Legends Football Match
The Legends Charity Game 2025 saw Portugal Legends defeat World Legends 4–1, with Alea serving as a key sponsor. The event united global football icons and iGaming leaders to support major humanitarian causes and highlight industry community values.