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California Blocks Online Sweepstakes Casinos with AB 831 Law
California has passed AB 831, banning online sweepstakes casinos and targeting unlicensed gambling platforms using dual-currency systems. The law takes effect January 2026, imposing penalties on operators and partners while reinforcing tribal gaming exclusivity and consumer protection.
Macau Reports 9.5% Decline in Casino Suspicious Transactions
Macau’s gaming sector recorded a 9.5% drop in suspicious transaction reports in the first nine months of 2025, attributed to weaker economic activity and steady regulatory oversight. Despite the decline, casinos remain the primary focus of financial monitoring efforts.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Considers Municipal Lottery Ban
Brazil’s Attorney General has questioned the legality of municipal lotteries, prompting STF review. The case could redefine federal and local authority over lotteries, fiscal oversight, and regulatory consistency in the country’s gaming sector.
BiS Brasília 2025: Responsible Gaming & Industry Innovation
BiS Brasília 2025, held October 21–22, will bring together Brazilian regulators, industry leaders, and legal experts to explore responsible gaming, state lotteries, advertising, compliance, and fiscal efficiency in the evolving national iGaming market.
Argentina Eases Slot Imports but Keeps High Tax Burden
Argentina has streamlined administrative processes for slot machine imports with MULC access and PAIS tax removal, yet cumulative tariffs and taxes keep the country the most expensive South American market for gaming equipment.
Unibet Hit with €75M Dutch Claim Over Pre-Licence Play
Unibet Netherlands faces a €75 million collective lawsuit led by Dynamiet over pre-licence gambling losses before the KOA. The case could set a precedent for retroactive accountability and consumer restitution in European iGaming markets.
Shuffle.com Reports Data Breach via Partner Fast Track
Shuffle.com alerts users to a data breach affecting partner Fast Track, exposing personal and transaction data. No passwords or funds were compromised, but users are urged to enable 2FA and remain vigilant for phishing.
EU demands US tech giants prove child safety compliance
The EU steps up DSA enforcement, sending RFIs to Google, Apple, YouTube, and Snap to ensure minors are shielded from harmful content and that platforms comply with stricter online safety rules.
Brazil Bans Crypto in Online Gambling Market Overhaul
Brazil’s regulated betting market bans cryptocurrency payments under Ordinance 615/2024, prioritizing transparency, consumer protection, and compliance while pushing operators to adopt traceable, traditional payment methods across licensed platforms.
Romania Proposes Integrating Casinos with Tourism
Romanian lawmakers propose aligning casinos and betting halls with tourist resorts to enhance economic growth, job creation, and VAT revenue, while emphasizing responsible gaming and regulatory oversight across designated tourist destinations.
PAS Vows Cautious Policy on Betting Shops in Selangor
PAS seeks to ease concerns over potential bans on gambling in Selangor, highlighting gradual, consultative decision-making and citing experience managing diverse urban-rural constituencies as evidence of effective governance.
PAGCOR Boosts Government Revenues Amid Online Gaming Debate
PAGCOR delivered PHP12.7bn to the Philippine Treasury in 2024, supported by strong GGR growth, while online gaming regulation faces uncertainty and authorities target unlicensed operators to protect revenues and public welfare.