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The large-scale confiscation of illegal gaming machines in Cape Town has been welcomed by the Eastern Cape Gambling Board, which has praised the operation as a sign of a more robust approach to combating unlawful gambling activity.   Authorities believe the machines were intended for distribution throughout the Eastern Cape before investigators intervened.   South Africa, and the Eastern Cape in particular, operates under stringent rules governing the supply and placement of

The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) has confirmed that operators licensed under the updated Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK) will receive additional time to meet the law’s local substance requirements, extending the effective deadline by more than a year. In a notice dated January 23, 2026, the regulator stated that the Minister of Justice had exercised the discretion provided under Article 5.12, paragraph 6 of the LOK to grant a general extension for all affected opera

Indian authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal online gambling by blocking a further 242 betting and wagering websites, bringing the total number of restricted platforms to more than 7,800 nationwide.   The latest move underscores a marked intensification of enforcement efforts following the introduction of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, which bans online money gaming throughout the country.   According to government officials, the on

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has obtained official authorization to operate as a gaming-related vendor in the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone for the company’s international expansion. The approval, granted by the General Commercial Gaming Authority (GCGRA), permits ARC to provide its racing-focused solutions to operators who are themselves licensed by the UAE regulator, opening the door for the company to establish a presence in a newly regulated market.

The Colombian government has revamped its approach to taxing online gambling, moving the 19% value-added tax from player deposits to gross gaming revenue (GGR). The new policy, which came into effect on January 1, focuses on the actual revenue generated by operators rather than taxing all funds deposited by players. The deposit-based 19% VAT was initially introduced in February 2025 as a temporary measure amid internal unrest. Throughout 2025, this tax structure faced widespr

Macau recorded a significant rise in gaming-related crime during the first three quarters of 2025, with police logging 1,737 cases, a year-on-year increase of 70.1 percent from the 1,021 cases reported over the same period in 2024. The figures were announced on December 12 by Secretary for Security Chan Tsz King.   Chan said the steep increase was mainly the result of changes in how gaming-related crimes are counted following the introduction of new anti-illegal gambling legi

Gaming Corps has confirmed a new content partnership with UK operator MrQ, bringing its portfolio of slot and instant-win titles to the platform as the Swedish supplier continues to expand its footprint among licensed British brands. MrQ, which entered the UK market in 2018, now offers a catalogue of more than 1,000 games and has positioned its platform around simplified play conditions, distinguishing itself as one of the few UK casinos that do not impose wagering requiremen