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Brazil Blocks Online Betting for 900,000 Welfare Users
Brazil blocks online gambling for 900,000 recipients of social welfare programs, including Bolsa Família and BPC. The measure enforces consumer protection and prevents public funds from being used for wagering across licensed betting platforms.
PAGCOR to Launch 24/7 Problem Gambling Hotline
PAGCOR plans to roll out a 24/7 problem gambling hotline by 2026, while land-based casinos and online platforms adopt AI and data-driven measures, creating a safer, more responsible gaming environment across the Philippines.
Pasig City Imposes Sweeping Ban on Gambling Advertising
Pasig City has implemented one of the Philippines’ strictest gambling advertising bans, prohibiting nearly all out-of-home promotional materials and restricting operator visibility to licensed premises as national regulatory pressure on gaming promotion intensifies.
MGM, CityU Macau Promote Responsible Gaming Among Students
MGM and City University of Macau concluded the second responsible gaming initiative, engaging students through ambassador programs and a creative competition to enhance financial literacy and embed responsible gambling practices across the campus and community.
Brazil Plans Sports University Funded by Betting Revenue
Brazil has unveiled plans for a Federal University of Sports funded partly by fixed-odds betting revenue. Set to open in 2027, the institution aims to modernize sports education, address inequality in women’s football, and strengthen long-term national sports development.
PAGCOR Ranks Among Top Philippine Government Agencies
PAGCOR achieved a top-three GOCC ranking with 99.92 points and received the Sustainability Award, reflecting operational excellence, strong governance, and a proactive approach to safer online gaming and industry transformation in the Philippines.
NSW Revokes Pokies Exemptions Ahead of 2026 Shutdown
New South Wales will revoke long-standing exemptions allowing venues to operate pokies outside 4am–10am from March 2026. The reforms aim to reduce gambling harm while maintaining support for venues under stricter oversight.
Netherlands Launches SVSG to Tackle Gambling Harm
The Netherlands has launched the SVSG partnership, backed by KSA funding, to detect and prevent gambling harm early. The initiative unites addiction specialists, municipalities, and social services to improve awareness, training, and consumer protection.
Betsson Wins Martín Fierro for Responsible Gaming Campaign
Betsson, in collaboration with Boca Juniors, won a Martín Fierro Award for its responsible gaming campaign. The initiative promotes safe betting, healthy gambling habits, and regulated play amid Argentina’s rapidly growing online gaming sector.
Buenos Aires Bans Child Support Debtors from Casinos
Buenos Aires Province has approved a new law blocking individuals who owe child support from entering casinos and gaming halls. Operators must verify identities through RDAM and face strong penalties for non-compliance, reinforcing child protection and regulatory accountability.
Argentina’s Lottery Network Faces Historic Collapse
Argentina’s traditional lottery network is facing unprecedented decline as online betting expansion and economic instability pressure more than 4,500 agencies. Operators seek tax relief, modernization, and digital integration to prevent widespread closures and protect consumer oversight.
PAGCOR Reinforces Online Gaming Reforms Amid Q3 Dip
PAGCOR is intensifying its regulatory push as Q3 gaming revenue slightly declines, reinforcing e-wallet restrictions, compliance standards, and consumer safeguards. The regulator says short-term disruption is necessary to boost transparency, credibility, and long-term industry stability.