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Brazil’s regulated fixed-odds betting market has entered its second year with strong momentum, building on the solid foundation established in 2025. The sector now boasts 83 licensed operators, approximately 29.4 million active users, and an impressive R$37 billion directed into public revenues. Despite these encouraging figures, fresh analysis has introduced a note of caution regarding the market’s long-term sustainability. A new report by LCA Consultoria, commissioned by th

Vietnam is increasingly signalling a policy shift toward the controlled expansion of its regulated gaming sector, with early signs from its local player pilot scheme pointing to improved visitation and a more positive market outlook.   Nevertheless, industry experts caution that meaningful domestic demand has yet to fully materialise, underscoring a disconnect between regulatory direction and actual market momentum.   Since the pilot allowing local participation was introduce

The Norwegian government has introduced an extensive four-year action plan designed to prevent and address problem gambling, outlining a coordinated national effort that will run from 2026 through 2029. Announced on Friday, the initiative brings together a broad set of measures including prevention campaigns, expanded treatment services, and a strengthened research framework. Notably, the strategy avoids introducing new regulatory restrictions, instead focusing on improving p

Kenya is facing a growing threat from offshore gambling networks hijacking local news platforms, using search engine optimization (SEO) spam to lure unsuspecting users into unregulated betting schemes. A Nairobi office worker might click on a headline promising insights into global travel or entertainment, only to be redirected to a flashy portal claiming to offer a “Vegas-style gambling adventure.” This is not a technical glitch but a calculated, aggressive form of digital p

Russia is reportedly preparing to legalise online casinos as early as April, with officials indicating that a regulated market could be introduced within a matter of weeks.    Sources within the Ministry of Finance suggest that plans are being actively developed to formalise the sector, as the government seeks to ease mounting fiscal strain while reclaiming gambling revenue currently lost to offshore operators.   Under the proposed regulatory structure, online casino operator

Authorities in Taiwan have brought charges against 20 individuals accused of participating in a large-scale money laundering operation that allegedly channelled more than TWD33 billion (approximately $1.03 billion) through casinos in Macau. Prosecutors described the operation as the “nation’s first cross-border casino money laundering case”. According to investigators, the scheme involved directing illicit gambling proceeds into credit accounts assigned to designated intermed

New Jersey lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restricting high-frequency wagering by advancing a bill aimed at prohibiting so-called “micro bets,” which allow bettors to wager on the outcome of the very next play or action during a sporting event.   The proposal, Senate Bill 2160 (SB 2160), was advanced by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism, and Historic Preservation Committee on March 23. The bill, sponsored by Senators Paul Moriarty and Patrick Diegn

Gibraltar has formally approved sweeping new gambling legislation designed to modernise its regulatory regime and reinforce its standing within an increasingly competitive international market.   The newly passed Gambling Bill replaces an older, though historically effective, framework with a more adaptable structure intended to reflect the rapid evolution of the global gaming sector.   The reform has been positioned as a strategic move to future-proof Gibraltar’s gambling in

The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has rolled out a new five percent withholding tax on the net winnings of online bettors, with immediate effect.   The announcement was made on Thursday by the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Bashir Are, who confirmed that the tax will be deducted at source across all gaming platforms licensed by Lagos State. This applies regardless of whether the player resides within the state or outside it.   According to a public not

Citigroup has reaffirmed its constructive view on Macau’s gaming industry, indicating that the softer performance observed in March is primarily seasonal and does not reflect any fundamental deterioration in demand. The assessment follows the bank’s latest proprietary table survey conducted in March 2026, which suggests that recent concerns about a slowdown may be overstated. According to the bank, perceptions of weakening momentum are likely influenced by recency bias, as th

Criminal Investigation Bureau in Taiwan has successfully dismantled a large-scale money laundering network tied to Macau that is believed to have processed roughly NT$330 billion ($1 billion) in illicit funds over the course of a single year, according to local reporting. The operation, which has now been formally charged by the Yunlin District Prosecutors’ Office, followed a series of coordinated arrests carried out across multiple regions of Taiwan. Authorities identified t

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission is weighing a significant tightening of oversight within its gambling industry, with new proposals that would shift part of the compliance responsibility away from corporate entities and directly onto individuals. Under the suggested reforms, regulators would gain the authority to impose financial penalties on managers and key personnel who are accountable for failures in know-your-customer and anti-money laundering controls. Th

Macau’s gaming revenue share reached MOP94.9 billion (US$11.8 billion) in 2025, exceeding pre-year expectations and underscoring the continuing dominance of the casino sector in the Special Administrative Region’s economy. The $11.8 billion that flowed to the Macau SAR Government surpassed earlier forecasts of $11.6 billion in tax revenue. Officials had revised their projections downward midway through last year amid a deteriorating economic outlook, but a strong performance

A self-styled German security researcher has claimed she infiltrated the systems of the Malta Gaming Authority and is holding a trove of data she says exposes organized crime, prompting an active investigation as authorities scramble to respond. On March 17, the MGA, which licenses and oversees one of the world’s most concentrated online gambling hubs, published a brief statement on its website, acknowledging that it had “identified a breach within one of its systems” and had

Bally’s has reported group revenue of $746.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting a significant shift in its reporting structure after the completion of Intralot’s €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive.   As part of this transition, the company now consolidates the combined entity into its financial results while maintaining a 58% controlling stake.   The restructuring, finalized in October, replaces the former International Interactive s

Argentina has moved to impose a nationwide ban on the prediction market platform Polymarket, citing the company’s lack of local authorization and raising concerns tied to gambling risks and consumer safeguards.   The decision places Argentina among a growing number of jurisdictions that are classifying such platforms as unlicensed gambling services rather than purely financial or informational tools.   The ruling mandates that internet service providers across the country blo

Australia’s communications regulator has formally called on internet service providers to block access to MyStake after determining that the platform breached national gambling regulations.   The action is part of a wider crackdown targeting offshore operators that provide gambling services to Australian users without holding the required local licences. Authorities have also extended the latest enforcement measures to several additional brands connected to Curaçao-based comp

Responsible gambling campaigns dominate sports sponsorships and social media messaging, yet South Africa’s vast informal gambling ecosystem continues to flourish with minimal oversight.   Research from RelyComply indicates that as gambling participation grows—spanning online betting, casino gaming, and horse racing—roughly 30% of South Africans are believed to have engaged with illegal gambling platforms. This activity may be costing the economy up to R10 million annually.  

A recent survey by Trade Intelligence has revealed a troubling trend among South Africans, who are increasingly redirecting funds from groceries and household essentials toward online gambling platforms. Conducted in late 2025, the survey gathered responses from 700 online gamblers who admitted to playing on a variety of gambling and interactive betting sites. Participants were provided with a list of ten categories where their gambling money might otherwise have been spent.

Illegal online gambling is now siphoning more than R50 billion annually from South Africa’s economy, with unlicensed offshore operators responsible for nearly two-thirds of all online gambling activity in the country, according to the South African Bookmakers’ Association. The association on Tuesday sounded the alarm, warning that the proliferation of illegal online gambling has reached crisis proportions, posing serious risks to consumers, legitimate operators, and the broad