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Brazil Strengthens Regulations for Responsible Gambling
Brazil’s SPA issues Ordinance No. 2217, restricting online betting for Bolsa Família and BPC recipients. The updated rules enforce automated checks, ensure refunds, and strengthen responsible gambling protections for vulnerable citizens.
Turkey Blocks 30 Social Media Accounts for Illegal Gambling
Turkey’s Trade Ministry has blocked 30 social media accounts promoting illegal gambling, expanding its enforcement to influencers and advertisers. The crackdown reaffirms Ankara’s zero-tolerance approach to unlicensed betting promotions.
Dubai Cracks Down on Illegal Online Betting During T20 Match
Dubai authorities dismantled a betting network operating during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup T20 clash, arresting five Indian nationals and seizing key evidence. The case underscores rising illegal gambling during major sports events.
Argentina Advances Online Gambling Law Before Deadline
Argentina’s Senate will convene a full plenary on October 1, 2025, to unify 19 online gambling proposals, aiming to finalize long-awaited regulation focused on youth protection, advertising bans, and responsible gaming.
Colombia Seeks Ban on Polymarket Over Election Betting
Fecoljuegos calls on Colombia’s regulator Coljuegos to crack down on Polymarket, a crypto-based platform offering illegal bets on the 2026 presidential election, citing risks to democratic integrity and unprotected consumers.
Gambling Black Market in GB: Who Is Most at Risk?
The UK’s gambling industry faces mounting pressure as unlicensed operators expand their reach. Regulators and stakeholders warn of increasing youth exposure, regulatory gaps, and the urgent need for stronger enforcement and consumer awareness campaigns.
Vietnam Plans Higher Daily Limits for Football Betting
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing major changes to football betting regulations, including a tenfold increase in daily limits and tighter controls on age verification and payment systems to ensure responsible gambling practices.
Sefaz Corrects Lotesul Tender and Requests TCE-MS Closure
Mato Grosso do Sul’s Finance Secretariat annulled the Lotesul lottery tender following irregularities identified by the State Court of Accounts. The revised process aims to enhance transparency and compliance, ensuring fair competition in future bidding rounds.
Leonardo Quintans Joins Paraíba State Lottery Council
The Paraíba State Lottery (Lotep) appointed Attorney General Leonardo Quintans to its Administrative Council, reinforcing transparency and legal oversight as the organization celebrates 70 years of socially responsible lottery operations in Brazil.
Brazil Hosts First National Sports Match-Fixing Summit
Brazil’s first National Sports Match-Fixing Summit gathered ministries, law enforcement and UNODC experts to enhance training, launch a national manual and promote transparency and cooperation in the fight against sports manipulation.
MGM China Alerts Public Over Misleading Deepfake Video
MGM China has alerted the public about a deepfake video falsely featuring Chairperson Pansy Ho in a scam promotion, urging caution as concerns grow over AI-generated fraud in the gaming industry.
Labour's Digital ID: New Opportunities for Gambling Sector
Keir Starmer’s new Digital ID initiative could transform gambling compliance and player protection in the UK. Experts highlight both opportunities for stronger AML processes and concerns about privacy, cybersecurity and civil liberties.