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Gamban Promotes Layered Exclusion in Brazil
Gamban is promoting a layered exclusion approach in Brazil, combining device-level blocking with national self-exclusion systems to address gambling addiction and limit access to both licensed and unlicensed gambling platforms in a fast-growing market.
Indonesia Targets Social Media in Gambling Bill
Indonesia is considering legislation that would require social media platforms to help fund gambling addiction rehabilitation, as authorities seek to expand treatment capacity and address the role of online content in promoting gambling activity.
Hong Kong Flags Prediction Markets as Gambling Risk
Hong Kong’s IFEC has warned that prediction market platforms may fall under illegal gambling laws, highlighting the lack of investor protection, regulatory oversight, and risks linked to crypto-based transactions and outcome-based trading models.
Macau Baccarat Side Bets Lift Hold Rates
Baccarat side bets have contributed to higher hold rates in Macau casinos since 2024, but results vary by property. Analysts highlight the role of player mix, engagement levels and market positioning in shaping performance outcomes.
Brazil Plans New Betting Restrictions Decree
Brazil is preparing a new decree introducing stricter controls on online betting, including access restrictions for financially vulnerable users and limits on advertising practices, signalling a broader shift toward tighter regulation of the country’s gambling market.
Macau Police Bust CNY45.6M Laundering Ring
Macau authorities have dismantled a cross-border criminal network that laundered CNY45.6 million through illegal currency exchanges, arresting 65 suspects and exposing links between telecom fraud operations and casino-related financial activity.
Fanatics Launches Combos Prediction Feature
Fanatics Markets has introduced its “Combos” feature, enabling users to combine multiple predictions into a single contract across several sports, reflecting the growing convergence of iGaming, sportsbook models and regulated prediction market products in the US.
Illegal Betting Hits £100M During Grand National
Illegal betting operators are estimated to have processed up to £100 million during the Grand National, highlighting growing black market activity and raising concerns over regulation, consumer protection, and the competitiveness of licensed operators in the UK.
Vegangster Expands Shared Luck Deal with JackpotX
Vegangster has expanded its partnership with Shared Luck by launching JackpotX across five brands, introducing a player-funded jackpot system that is already delivering strong opt-in rates and enhancing engagement through scalable, activity-driven prize pools.