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Brazil Self-Exclusion Platform Hits 153k Requests Fast
Brazil’s centralized online betting self-exclusion system recorded roughly 153,000 opt-out requests within 20 days, signalling strong player demand for nationwide responsible gambling safeguards and reinforcing the government’s consumer protection agenda.
DraftKings Integrates Mindway AI’s Gamalyze Tool
DraftKings has integrated Mindway AI’s Gamalyze into its Responsible Gaming Center, providing players with a behaviour-based, interactive assessment tool. The move enhances responsible gaming efforts and helps users understand and manage their play habits.
Japan Turns to Overseas Tech as Online Gambling Surges
Japan is struggling to contain illegal online gambling as user numbers and addiction cases rise sharply. With enforcement proving insufficient, attention is shifting toward overseas-developed blocking tools as a last line of defence.
Penang Real Estate Agent Loses RM760K in Online Casino Scam
A Penang real estate agent fell victim to an online gambling scam, losing nearly RM760,000 through Casino Marina Bay. The case illustrates the increasing sophistication of investment frauds targeting local residents in Malaysia.
LOTERJ Increases Social Investments to R$45M
The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (LOTERJ) expanded social investments to R$45M by 2025, funding education, shelters for women, and community initiatives, highlighting how lottery revenues drive social development and inclusion.
Romania Targets Gambling Reform as ONJN Faces 2026 Test
Romania’s gambling regulator, ONJN, aims to restore sector control in 2026 through enhanced enforcement, digital oversight, and nationwide player protection initiatives, all while navigating political scrutiny and potential legislative changes that could reshape the authority.
Singapore Casinos File 10,000+ Suspicious Reports
Singapore casinos submitted more than 10,000 suspicious transaction reports in 2024, underscoring their role in detecting illicit activity, enforcing AML rules, and supporting authorities in preventing financial crimes across the gaming sector.
Brazil Extends SPA Cooperation with Digital Council
Brazil’s SPA and the Brazil Digital Council have extended their Cooperation Agreement to June 2026, enhancing collaboration on online betting oversight, enforcement against illegal content, and safeguarding minors in the digital betting environment.
Esportes Gaming Brasil Named Finalist for 2026 CX Award
Esportes Gaming Brasil has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 ClienteSA CX Award, recognizing the company’s structured and analytics-driven approach to customer experience across its Esportes da Sorte, Onabet, and Lottu brands.
Gambling Ads Continue Across London Transport Despite Pledge
Nearly four years after a mayoral pledge to ban gambling ads on London’s transport, betting and casino campaigns continue to dominate TfL networks, highlighting gaps between political commitments and regulatory enforcement.
Vietnam authorities shut down illegal online gambling rings
Khanh Hoa police dismantled multiple illegal online gambling operations in Nha Trang, detaining 31 suspects, including foreign nationals, and confiscating 40 laptops and 112 mobile devices used to run and promote the illicit networks.
BPX Group Achieves EBAC Responsible Gaming Certification
BPX Group has received EBAC’s COMPULSAFE certification, recognizing its commitment to responsible gaming, personalized player care, and adherence to Brazilian regulations, while promoting ethical practices and transparency across Vaidebet, Obabet, and Betpix platforms.