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Brazil Reports First Year of Regulated Fixed-Odds Betting
Brazil’s SPA-MF 2025 report reveals a structured fixed-odds betting market with 25.2 million players, R$37 billion in revenue, strong enforcement against illegal sites, and the launch of a Centralized Self-Exclusion Platform for consumer protection.
Gyeonggi Police Expand Youth Gambling Support Program
Authorities in South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province are expanding voluntary support for minors with gambling problems, combining counseling, rehabilitation and free legal assistance as police respond to rising youth gambling-related offenses.
China Signals Sustained Crackdown on Cross-Border Gambling
China has reiterated its hardline approach to cross-border gambling, with senior official Wang Xiaohong calling for sustained, targeted enforcement and stronger inter-agency coordination to dismantle networks and protect social stability.
LottoPro Wins Lotesul Tender With 43.36% Revenue Share
São Paulo-based LottoPro won the public tender to operate the Lotesul platform, offering 43.36% of gross revenue to the state as Mato Grosso do Sul moves to revive its lottery after years of inactivity.
Macau Legend Raises HKD93m in Undersubscribed Rights Issue
Macau Legend Development completed a HKD93 million rights issue with limited shareholder participation, relying on underwriters to fill the gap as the group manages regulatory-driven casino closures and overseas asset impairments.
Court Clears Córdoba Lottery Hotel Project to Resume Works
Argentina’s Superior Court has approved the restart of construction on the Córdoba Lottery Hotel after a temporary suspension, ruling that the project’s environmental license remains valid while legal challenges continue.
Brazil Senate Bill Links Teacher Tax Relief-BettingNow
Brazil’s Senate is reviewing a proposal to exempt teachers earning up to R$10,000 from income tax, with the measure funded through revenue generated by the country’s regulated fixed-odds betting market.
Sweden Online Casinos Face Trust Gap Despite High Usage
New research from CasinoFeber shows online casino play is widespread in Sweden, but player trust is fragile, licence awareness is low, and unlicensed platforms continue to attract users.
Brazil Sees 217,000 Betting Self-Exclusions in 40 Days
More than 217,000 Brazilians opted into self-exclusion within 40 days of the federal platform’s launch, highlighting strong demand for consumer protection as regulators expand oversight of Brazil’s fast-growing betting market.
Malaysia Busts Foreign-Run Online Gambling Ring
Malaysia’s Immigration Department has shut down an online gambling syndicate operated by foreign nationals in Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Bintang, following coordinated raids that led to multiple arrests and the seizure of gambling-related equipment.
Macau Casino Exclusion Requests Jump Nearly 68%
Macau recorded a sharp rise in casino exclusion applications last year, driven mainly by self-exclusions. The increase reflects higher gaming activity post-pandemic and growing reliance on responsible gambling measures.
PAGCOR Rules to Trigger Philippine Online Gaming Mergers
PAGCOR’s December 2025 rules require operators to meet strict revenue and guarantee thresholds, driving mergers and partnerships in the Philippine online gaming market and paving the way for a more regulated, consolidated industry.