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Gobierno de Brasil intensifica lucha contra las apuestas ilegales
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issues executive order authorizing resource seizure against unlicensed sports betting operators.
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Febraban apoia medidas do governo para enfrentar bets ilegais com asfixia de instituições financeiras e de pagamentos
Federação Brasileira de Bancos apontou como "positivas e cruciais" as medidas do governo que regulamentam o bloqueio de recursos de bets clandestinas. Segundo a entidade, o setor bancário já havia adotado medidas de autorregulação em novembro do ano passado para complementar as ações do Banco Central e do Ministério d…
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Dutch iGaming Association to Take Meta to Court over Illegal Ads
VNLOK, the Dutch online gambling association, plans legal action against Meta for failing to prevent illegal gambling advertisements on its platforms.
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Francophone iGaming Trends from Canada to West Africa
French-language markets span Canada, West Africa, and other regions, but regulatory, economic, and infrastructure differences prevent unified market treatment.
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Finland Fines Streamer Who Promoted Offshore Gambling
Finland has fined an online personality for promoting unlicensed gambling websites to Finnish customers in violation of the country's monopoly licensing model.
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Premier Bet Malawi to Sponsor Independence Day music concert on July 4,2026, Malawi.
Premier Bet Malawi has committed K10 million to sponsor Malawi's Independence Day music concert scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Lilongwe.
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Brazil introduces new powers to freeze illegal betting funds
Brazil has implemented a new mechanism to freeze financial assets held by illegal online gambling operators, strengthening enforcement against unlicensed betting platforms.
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Thai govt. blocks over 13,000 illegal gambling URLs during World Cup
Thailand's Digital Economy and Society Ministry blocked more than 13,000 URLs linked to illegal gambling sites during the 2026 FIFA World Cup period.
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Entain Considers CEE Exit as UK Tax Hike Forces Hard Choices
Entain is reportedly exploring options for its Central and Eastern European business as UK tax increases pressure the FTSE-listed operator to reassess its portfolio.
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Bangladesh cabinet greenlights gambling bill covering online betting, digital wallets
Bangladesh's cabinet approved a new gambling law addressing online betting, digital wallets, and match-fixing, modernizing regulations that dated to 1867.
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Kahnawà:ke Pulls Out of Supreme Court iGaming Liquidity Appeal
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has withdrawn from the Supreme Court case challenging Ontario's authority to pool peer-to-peer iGaming liquidity with players outside Canada.
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Meta Faces Dutch Lawsuit Over Illegal Gambling Advertising
VNLOK is pursuing legal action against Meta in the EU and filing complaints regarding the platform's handling of unlicensed gambling advertisements.
Read summary →Indiana Gaming Commission to Consider NCAA Request for College Athlete Prop Bet Ban
The NCAA has requested that Indiana prohibit proposition wagers on college athletes, with the IGC scheduled to consider the proposal at its June 25 meeting.
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Austria online market to open in 2027 with ‘cooling off’ period
A draft Austrian law opening the online market in 2027 includes a cooling-off period that could initially exclude many existing operators from participation.
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HIPTHER Launches HALLO: The Standard in Compliance Expertise
HIPTHER has introduced HALLO, a platform designed to connect organizations with compliance and legal operations expertise.
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Jury still out on Estonia’s gambling tax cuts
Six months after reducing remote gambling tax rates, Estonia lacks clear evidence on whether the policy shift has achieved its intended economic or regulatory goals.
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Brazil’s Gambling Crackdown Puts Pressure on South Africa to Act
Brazil's government moves beyond operator enforcement to asset freezing against illegal betting platforms, signaling regional regulatory escalation.
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Dutch trade body to sue Meta over illegal gambling ads
VNLOK, the Dutch online gambling trade body, plans legal action against Meta for permitting unlicensed gambling advertisements across its platforms.
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PopOK Gaming secures Swiss iGaming market with official game certification
PopOK Gaming obtains regulatory certification for Switzerland, enabling distribution of its casino portfolio to licensed local operators.
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New Congress Bill Seeks to Ban Lawmakers From Prediction Market Bets Tied to Political Events
Rep. Bryan Steil has introduced legislation prohibiting members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents from wagering on prediction markets tied to political outcomes.
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Betfred to temporarily stop operating in Ireland from June 30
Betfred will cease Irish operations temporarily from June 30, 2026, ahead of the country's new gambling licensing framework launching July 1.
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“A gap between confidence and reality” – Entain fires back at illegal gambling on social media
Entain has launched a campaign highlighting consumer confusion between legal and illegal betting sites, raising concerns with football and intellectual property authorities.
Read summary →Entain Weighs CEE Stake Sale to EMMA Capital Amid UK Tax Pressures
Entain is exploring strategic options for its Central and Eastern Europe joint venture, including a potential sale to EMMA Capital, as UK tax pressures reshape portfolio priorities.
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Russia Moves to Slash Online Casino Blocking Times as Crackdown Intensifies
Russia's Federation Council approved legislation to accelerate online casino website blocking from days to 48 hours, intensifying regulatory enforcement against unauthorised gambling.
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Dutch Operators Issued 1.2M Gambling Warnings in 2025, VNLOK Report Reveals
VNLOK, the Dutch trade association for licensed operators, reports that legal online gambling operators issued 1.2 million responsible gambling warnings in 2025.
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Kentucky Attorney General sues Kalshi, Polymarket & VGW
Kentucky's Attorney General filed three separate lawsuits against prediction market and gaming operators, alleging violations of state gambling law.
Read summary →Finnish Influencer Fined €2,480 for Illegal Gambling Ads
Finnish court fines content creator for violating gambling marketing restrictions during market transition period.
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Germany targets ADI Predictstreet’s World Cup ads
Germany's GGL launches regulatory review into ADI Predictstreet's World Cup 2026 advertising over potential violations of gambling law.
Read summary →How licensing makes a difference for players, partners, and the market: 1xBet
Licensing shapes relationships between operators, players, and partners, transforming betting into part of a regulated legal and financial ecosystem.
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Asia Gaming eBrief: Offshore jurisdictions raise bar on player dispute rules
Offshore gaming regulators, led by Curacao's new LOK framework, are elevating alternative dispute resolution from optional practice to mandatory licensing requirement.
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Estonia’s Gambling Tax Cut Has Yet to Draw New Operators
Estonia's reduced online gambling tax has failed to attract new operators so far, despite expectations that lower rates would boost market entry.
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How licensing makes a difference for players, partners, and the market
Gaming licensing extends beyond operators to reshape player protections, partner relationships, and market integrity within a regulated ecosystem.
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Ireland Tightens Gambling Oversight With New Risk Rules
Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority implements national risk assessment and 30-point action plan to strengthen supervision and address money laundering concerns.
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Bangladesh gives in-principle approval to draft gambling law
Bangladesh Cabinet approves the draft Gambling Prevention Act, 2026, marking a significant step toward formalising the nation's gambling regulatory framework.
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Nevada gaming regulators to consider removing two deceased mobsters from Black Book
Nevada regulators will review whether two deceased organized crime figures with Kansas City connections should remain on the state's casino exclusion list.
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Xiaohongshu Bans 40,000 Accounts in World Cup Gambling Crackdown
Xiaohongshu has removed over 40,000 accounts since June in a campaign targeting illegal World Cup betting promotion and organised gambling networks.
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SkyCity Adelaide agrees A$21m regulatory settlement
SkyCity Entertainment Group reaches non-binding settlement with South Australian regulator following governance investigation, committing to A$21m in payments.
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Former Star executives fined A$1.1m over governance failures
Australia's Federal Court penalizes two former Star Entertainment executives with A$1.1m in fines and management bans for governance and compliance failures.
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SkyCity Adelaide to pay $14.7M fine to settle South Australia regulatory review
SkyCity Adelaide will pay a $14.7 million fine to settle South Australia review matters, with new governance commitments.
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Why ADR is no longer the fine print: offshore jurisdictions close ranks on player complaints
Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms are moving from regulatory afterthought to central compliance focus across offshore gaming jurisdictions.
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New Zealand vs Egypt Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
New Zealand faces Egypt in 2026 World Cup Group Stage with bookmakers favoring Egypt after New Zealand drew 2–2 against Iran in their opener.
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China Police Bust Multiple World Cup Gambling Networks in Several Provinces
Chinese law enforcement has dismantled multiple illegal gambling operations tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup across several provinces.
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Indonesia PPATK Seeks Bigger 2027 Budget for Online Gambling Crackdown
Indonesia's PPATK financial intelligence agency requests IDR516.4 billion additional funding for 2027 to combat online gambling, money laundering, and terrorism financing.
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Dominican Republic Revises Lottery Taxes as Anti-Crisis Plan Advances
The Dominican Republic Senate has modified lottery tax provisions within its broader Anti-Crisis Plan economic initiative.
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Receita Federal anuncia taxação de influencers que divulgam bets ilegais
Tax authority formalized rules holding influencers liable for promoting unlicensed foreign betting operators, shifting compliance burden to content creators.
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Congelamento de recursos de bets ilegais é ‘passo importante’, segundo associações
Regulated betting industry groups support government action freezing illegal operator funds, citing enhanced player protection and competitive fairness.
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Cabinet Clears Bangladesh Gambling Prevention Bill Draft
Bangladesh Cabinet approves draft Gambling Prevention Act 2026 to modernise regulations and tackle digital gambling.
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World Cup Illegal Gambling Sweep in Malaysia Arrests 58
Malaysian authorities arrest 58 individuals in nationwide crackdown on illegal World Cup betting operations.
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Brazil Stops Merely Regulating Its Market and Begins to Defend It
Decree 13,033/2026 combines regulatory oversight with active enforcement, signalling institutional confidence and attracting investment to Brazil's legal betting sector.
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“Bloqueio de sites ilegais foi um avanço, mas o combate aos fluxos financeiros representa uma nova etapa”, afirma Fábio Tibéria
Brazil's government published a decree Friday targeting illegal gambling operators' financial channels, marking a new enforcement phase beyond website blockades.
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Entidades do Brasil apoiam asfixia do governo federal contra mercado ilegal de bets
O Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável (IBJR) e a Associação Nacional de Jogos e Loterias (ANJL) manifestaram apoio à decisão do governo combater bets ilegais asfixiando instituições de pagamento.
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ANJL apoia asfixia do governo federal contra mercado ilegal de bets e destaca cooperação institucional
Brazil's regulated betting sector association endorses new government measures targeting unlicensed operators as part of ongoing regulatory coordination.
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“Governo dá passo importante ao colocar como prioridade o combate às bets ilegais”, avalia José Francisco Manssur
Industry figure José Francisco Manssur praises government decree implementing financial strangulation measures against unlicensed betting operators.
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Chile Advances Online Betting Regulation Through New Technical Working Group
Chile's Ministry of Finance and Senate Economy Committee created a technical working group to progress gambling regulation following recent negotiations.
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Chicago City Council rejects proposal to ban sweepstakes machines
Chicago aldermen vote 33-15 against banning unregulated sweepstakes machines operating in the city.
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SkyCity to Pay $15M Settlement Over Regulatory Breaches in Australian Casino
SkyCity Entertainment Group has agreed to pay AUD 21 million to settle compliance violations at its Adelaide casino with South Australia's gambling regulator.
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Finnish streamer fined €2,480 for marketing offshore casinos
A Finnish content creator was fined €2,480 for promoting offshore casino bonuses in violation of local gaming regulations.
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Russian Upper House Approves New Online Casino Blocking Law
Russia's Federation Council has approved legislation to expedite access-blocking orders for online casinos, with presidential approval pending.
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Eswatini Court Convicts 84 Foreign Nationals in Online Gambling Case
An Eswatini court sentenced 84 foreign nationals to six months imprisonment or fines of E500 for online gambling violations.
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Brasil anuncia novos mecanismos de enfrentamento ao mercado ilegal de apostas, entre elas expropriação de recursos
Finalmente o governo brasileiro está assumindo a responsabilidade de combater bets clandestinas para impulsionar o setor regulado no país.
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