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South Korea Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling
South Korea has escalated its campaign against illegal online gambling, detaining more than 5,000 people and dismantling offshore operations. Authorities seized over KRW123.5bn and plan to extend the crackdown through 2026 as cybercrime threats increase.
BC.GAME Names Jean Silva as UFC Brand Ambassador
BC.GAME has appointed UFC featherweight Jean Silva as its newest brand ambassador, creating interactive fan initiatives and content campaigns across regulated markets, combining MMA excitement with responsible gaming and audience engagement.
Dutch Gambling Market 2024: Stability and Sector Shifts
The Dutch gambling market stayed flat at €4.3bn in 2024, with land-based casinos facing declines, lotteries remaining strong, and online betting growing gradually as regulatory and consumer shifts reshape the industry.
Chile Orders ISPs to Block Illegal Gambling Sites
Chile has intensified its stance on illegal online gambling, with the Supreme Court ordering leading ISPs to block unlicensed platforms and report enforcement methods. The ruling reinforces state-regulated operators and increases pressure for formal digital gambling legislation.
Brazil Study Reveals Fan Betting Trends Ahead of CBF Summit
A new CBF Academy and AtlasIntel study details how sports betting has become embedded in Brazilian fan culture, revealing spending habits and broader market growth as industry leaders prepare to examine the sector during the upcoming CBF Academy Summit 2025.
Codere Prepares for Mexico’s 2026 IEPS Tax Overhaul
Mexico’s gaming sector is set for major change as the IEPS tax rises to 50% in 2026. Codere expects tougher regulation to eliminate non-compliant operators and sees the World Cup as a boost while it restructures partnerships and operating costs.
Slovakia Orders Sports to Cut Ties with Unlicensed Operators
Slovakia’s Gambling Regulation Office has issued a strict warning to sports organisations, ordering them to remove all sponsorships linked to unlicensed operators. The move marks a new compliance era as lawmakers debate future gambling reforms.
Brazil Sports Betting Trends Show Football Dominance
A new survey reveals football dominates Brazil’s sports betting market, while MMA, poker, and eSports gain traction. Traditional favorites coexist with digital-driven categories, highlighting evolving preferences among Brazilian bettors.
Turkish Football Hit by Major Betting Scandal
Turkey’s football sector faces unprecedented turmoil as a massive betting investigation suspends over 100 players. The Turkish Football Federation cracks down on match-related gambling, extending scrutiny to referees and promising further disciplinary measures.
COB Launches Online Course to Combat Match-Fixing
The Brazilian Olympic Committee has launched an online course to combat match-fixing, teaching athletes, coaches, referees, and administrators how to identify, report, and prevent unethical practices while promoting integrity and fair play.
Turkey Suspends 1,024 Players & 149 Referees in Betting Case
Turkish authorities suspend 1,024 players and 149 referees in a historic crackdown on illegal betting. The scandal disrupts matches and transfers while revealing systemic gambling involvement among officials and professional players.
Slovak President Vetoes Online Gambling Reform Bill
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has vetoed a bill aimed at liberalizing online gambling, citing weak safeguards for vulnerable players. The legislation returns to Parliament for review, highlighting the challenge of balancing market growth and social responsibility.