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Despite the intense wave of advertising and promotions surrounding online betting during the World Cup, a growing number of Brazilians chose to use the federal government’s self-exclusion platform to voluntarily restrict their access to gambling websites. The protection system, which was officially introduced by the federal government in December, has quickly become the country’s main tool for individuals seeking to prevent themselves from accessing regulated online betting s

Betting sponsorship during the 2027 Women’s World Cup will be permitted under a specific exception established by Brazilian legislation, allowing FIFA-partnered betting companies to promote their brands during the tournament despite not having full authorization to operate in the country. The exception was introduced through the 2027 Women’s World Cup Law, which creates a special framework for betting-related advertising during the competition. The legislation, approved in Ju

DATA.BET, a provider of sports betting technology and solutions, has released an in-depth analysis of betting activity during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, examining how bettors engaged with the biggest football event in the world. The tournament became one of the most widely attended football championships in history, drawing 6.8 million spectators across 104 matches held in the three host countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to DATA.BET’s analysis, pre-matc

Google is set to broaden the availability of programmatic gambling advertising across its advertising ecosystem while simultaneously introducing stricter compliance standards for gambling advertisers using Google Ads. Beginning August 10, authorized buyers will be allowed to serve online gambling and social casino advertising across an expanded list of 37 markets through Google's programmatic advertising network. Separately, from September 14, gambling advertisers using Googl

FIFA has confirmed that no evidence of suspicious betting or match manipulation was identified during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after completing an extensive integrity monitoring program covering every match played throughout the tournament. Following the conclusion of the competition, the organization's Integrity Task Force determined that all 104 fixtures were conducted without any indication of betting-related corruption or match-fixing, reinforcing confidence in the integri

The Korea Casino Association has urged the South Korean government to reconsider proposed regulatory changes that would increase the ceiling on tourism fund contributions for foreigner-only casinos and introduce mandatory five-year casino license renewals. In a statement released on July 22, the association warned that the proposed measures could undermine the financial health of casino operators, discourage long-term investment and put jobs at risk at a time when competition

Cambodia’s gaming regulator is moving forward with plans to conduct nationwide inspections and evaluations of casinos as part of a broader effort to reinforce oversight and governance of the country’s commercial gambling industry. According to an official update published on the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC)’s Facebook page on July 20, officials met to review preparations for the upcoming casino evaluations while also discussing the regulator’s

Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has stepped up its nationwide campaign against illegal gambling, announcing that more than 6,000 unlicensed gaming machines have been confiscated under Operation "Mashine Haramu." The latest phase of the enforcement initiative resulted in the seizure of an additional 215 illegal gaming machines across the West Nile region. The operation is being conducted jointly by the NLGRB and the Uganda Police Force as part o

Revenue generated by regulated online gaming operators across Africa, including Nigeria and other markets, increased from $4.4 billion in 2024 to $5.2 billion in 2025, according to newly released data from Gaming Compliance International (GCI). The figures, based on two consecutive years of research, highlight continued growth in the continent’s regulated online gambling sector despite the ongoing expansion of unregulated operators. GCI, a leading regulatory gaming compliance

Century Entertainment International Holdings will remain suspended from trading after the Hong Kong Stock Exchange introduced additional requirements that the company must satisfy before its shares can be reinstated. The expanded resumption conditions include the publication of all outstanding financial results, the resolution of audit-related issues, and the completion of an independent review of the company’s internal control framework. The company’s shares have been suspen

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) is reinforcing its efforts to combat illegal gambling by expanding cooperation with international regulators and establishing a dedicated Intelligence and Enforcement Division to strengthen oversight beyond the regulated market. In a statement released on July 20, the regulator outlined a series of initiatives designed to improve the detection of unlawful gambling activities, enhance cross-border regulatory collaboration,

Philippine casino operators are entering a period of intensified regulatory oversight after the issuance of PASED Advisory No. 2026-005 on July 13, 2026. Through the advisory, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) formally released its second Casino Sector Risk Assessment, covering the years 2021 through 2024. The assessment assigns the regulated casino sector an overall High risk rating for money laundering and a Medium-High risk rating for terrorism finan

Sri Lanka's plans to introduce the first regulations under its newly established unified gambling regulatory framework have been pushed back after authorities failed to meet their June 30 deadline and did not announce a new timetable for implementation. The proposed regulations are still undergoing review by experts before they can advance through the remaining stages of the legislative process. Once the review is completed, the draft regulations must be submitted to the Atto

Kenyan families have been given new legal authority to intervene when a relative's gambling behavior threatens household finances or the welfare of dependants following the introduction of comprehensive new gambling regulations. The Gambling Control (Conduct of Gambling Operations) Regulations, 2026, which were published in the Kenya Gazette on June 30, establish a legal framework allowing family members and other interested parties to apply to the Gaming Regulatory Authority

Somewhere in Morocco this month, a football supporter watches an online stream of a match that was never officially sold by a licensed broadcaster, while advertisements for a betting company appear alongside the action despite the operator having no Moroccan gambling license, paying no local taxes, and operating outside the authority of domestic regulators. Across Africa, this same pattern has become increasingly common, reflecting the scale and complexity of an online gambli

Chinese and Philippine law enforcement agencies have arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive suspected of masterminding a cross-border criminal network involved in online gambling and telecommunications fraud, according to the Chinese embassy in Manila. In a statement published on its official WeChat account on July 15, the embassy identified the suspect only by the surname Lin. Xinhua also reported the announcement. Authorities did not disclose the suspect’s full name

Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has arrested 12 individuals accused of operating an online gambling and money laundering network, following a series of coordinated raids in Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Tak provinces that resulted in the seizure and freezing of assets worth more than THB13 million ($388,000). The arrests were announced during a press conference held at the CCIB headquarters in Muang Thong Thani on Monday, led by Deputy CCIB Commissioners Pol. M

Macau is set to broaden its casino concessionaire-supported community shuttle initiative on Friday as authorities continue efforts to encourage tourists to explore neighborhoods beyond the city's integrated resorts and distribute visitor spending more evenly across local communities. The enhanced program, branded as "Leisure Bus 2.0," introduces four additional direct shuttle routes connecting some of Macau's busiest tourist attractions with residential districts. At the sa

South Korean authorities have extradited and formally charged a man in his 30s who is accused of orchestrating an illegal online gambling network that allegedly processed wagers totaling KRW10.3 trillion (approximately $7.5 billion). The suspect's return marks his first time back in South Korea in more than a decade after years spent evading law enforcement overseas. The Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency announced on Tuesday that the suspect, identified only by the surname i

Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has arrested 12 suspects in connection with an alleged online gambling and money laundering syndicate, while seizing and freezing assets valued at more than THB13 million (approximately $388,000). The coordinated enforcement operation was carried out at multiple locations across Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Tak provinces. The arrests were announced during a press conference held on Monday at CCIB headquarters in Muang Thong Than