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The United States and United Kingdom governments have jointly imposed sanctions on a Cambodian casino conglomerate and several affiliated businesses accused of involvement in cyber scams and human trafficking across Southeast Asia. Authorities confirmed that they have also seized $15 billion in bitcoin and frozen a number of luxury London properties allegedly owned by the network’s leaders. Among those sanctioned is Chen Zhi, a 38-year-old Chinese-born businessman who chairs

South Africa’s gambling landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as players increasingly shift from brick-and-mortar casinos to online betting platforms. According to the National Gambling Board (NGB), cellphone-based gambling has now become the dominant force in the industry, accounting for most of its total revenue and leaving traditional casinos struggling to maintain their footing. In the 2024 fiscal year, the country’s gambling industry reported a total turnover

Peru has introduced a comprehensive regulatory and supervisory framework governing online gambling and sports betting platforms, marking a significant evolution in the country’s approach to digital wagering oversight. Building upon prior legislation that established the legality of remote gaming and wagering, the new regime enforces strict mandates to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. Under these rules, online gambling and sports-betting operators are now form

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has dismissed the Netherlands’ appeal in the long-running case concerning its state-controlled lottery monopolies, confirming that the European Commission (EC) must open an investigation into the country’s licensing process. The decision marks the latest development in a legal dispute that dates back to 2016, centering on allegations that the Netherlands unfairly renewed monopoly lottery licences without conducting an open tender. In its la

The Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervisory Authority (CGCS) has confirmed that it is actively examining the possibility of regulating and licensing online casinos in the country, a topic that has been under consideration for some time. In a statement issued today, the CGCS highlighted that it is reviewing international regulatory practices as well as assessing whether the exclusivity granted by existing legislation and the agreement for the operation of the Integrated Casino Re

Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has released its gaming revenue report for August 2025, revealing a significant year-on-year increase across multiple verticals. Total gaming revenue reached KR 714 million ($111.1 million), marking a 25.1% rise compared to the same month last year. Sports betting was a standout performer, showing an impressive 53.4% year-on-year increase to KR 225 million. Online casino earnings also followed an upward trend, climbing 20.7% to

Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has spoken out in defence of the government’s controversial proposal to raise taxes on bets, banks, and billionaires, calling the initiative a fair and essential measure to promote fiscal responsibility and social equity. Addressing critics of the plan, Haddad dismissed claims that the proposed tax increases are unjust. “The taxation of BBBs, billionaires, banks and bets, is only unfair in the minds of those who are uninformed,” he sa

A new study by international gaming consultancy Yield Sec has revealed that unlicensed gambling operators now control a majority share of Brazil’s online betting market, posing a growing threat to both revenue and sports integrity. According to the report, illegal platforms account for 51% of total market activity, generating an estimated BRL 18.1 billion ($3.17 billion), while licensed operators hold 49%, with around BRL 17.4 billion in revenue. The findings highlight a conc

Reports of a crisis within Curacao’s gambling regulation framework have been overstated, according to the country’s gaming authority, which insists it remains “fully operational” despite a wave of online speculation following a recent administrative reshuffle. Amid social media claims of “regulatory chaos” and a “power grab” after the resignation of the Supervisory Board of the Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA), the regulator has clarified that all licensing, compliance, and sup

Rhode Island regulators are weighing whether to dismantle International Game Technology’s monopoly over online sports betting, as several major operators signal they are ready to enter the market. The Rhode Island Department of Revenue’s Lottery Division, which oversees the state’s gambling operations, has been evaluating the possibility of opening the digital sportsbook market to competition following years of exclusive control by IGT through its Sportsbook RI platform. Earl

The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has voiced renewed concern that illegal online gambling activity is increasing in the Netherlands, even as the number of player accounts continues to grow. The warning follows the release of new data covering the first six months of 2025, which revealed a decline in gross gaming revenue (GGR) despite a rising number of users engaging in iGaming. According to the KSA’s latest report, total online gaming GGR in the Netherl

Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) and the state’s Attorney General to prevent enforcement of a cease-and-desist order issued earlier this year. The action follows warnings from the OCCC to licensed gambling companies about participating in prediction markets. In the complaint, Kalshi asserts that the state’s actions “impair Kalshi’s existing contracts with consumers and business partners, subject Kalshi’s users to uncertainty and los

Lee Gibson, 47, a multimillionaire buy-to-let property tycoon from Leeds, is suing Betfair after losing £1.5 million betting on football over a decade-long period. Gibson, who has been described as a ‘problem gambler,’ told the court that he placed more than 30,000 bets through the betting exchange between 2009 and 2019. Gibson admitted that he initially found gambling “enthralling and exciting,” but his losses eventually became “unsustainable,” culminating in the closure of

On October 3, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) officially opened the application period for 2026 gaming and...

In an era of increasingly complex regulatory landscapes, the global gaming industry is undergoing a significant transformation — shifting...

A Brazilian congressional joint committee has approved a bill that imposes retroactive taxation on licensed betting operators, although a...

On Tuesday, Great Britain’s Gambling Commission released guidance for operators regarding new online deposit rules first announced in...

A new report has raised concerns that offshore gambling regulators are applying inconsistent and often opaque standards that leave...

India’s sweeping ban on online gambling has struck a severe blow to one of the nation’s most dynamic digital sectors, crippling growth,...

Madrid-based betting and gaming operator Codere Group has officially launched a new online gaming platform in Italy, marking a...