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The Council of the District of Columbia has begun reviewing new legislation that would legalise online casino gaming in Washington, D.C., while also prohibiting sweepstakes casinos. Lawmakers recently held a public hearing on the proposal, hearing testimony from both gaming industry representatives and anti-gambling advocates as debate continues over the future of iGaming in the district. Councilmember Wendell Felder originally introduced the “Internet Gaming and Consumer

South Korea’s regulatory approach to virtual asset service providers is entering a defining phase as authorities consider a major shift in how financial oversight is conducted. At the center of the debate is a proposed move away from the long-established risk-based monitoring model toward a strict rule-based system that mandates reporting for high-value transactions. Under this new framework, any transfer exceeding a predetermined monetary threshold would have to be reported

Brazil’s regulated betting sector has reacted strongly after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged authorities to consider banning online gambling, comments that have drawn criticism from industry stakeholders who warn the move could drive players into the unregulated market. The remarks were made during a national address delivered on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day, when Lula described gambling addiction as a growing social problem affecting Brazilian familie

Brazil’s president has indicated that the government is preparing to introduce what he described as “very serious” measures aimed at slowing the rapid expansion of online betting platforms across the country. The announcement reflects increasing concern among policymakers regarding the broader social and economic consequences linked to the surge in mobile gambling. The issue has gained political and public attention as online betting services continue to experience widespread