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Turkey Tightens Financial Controls to Combat Illegal Betting
Turkey has implemented enhanced financial monitoring requirements for banks and payment providers, introducing tiered transaction checks aimed at disrupting illegal betting networks, money laundering activity and organised crime across regulated financial channels.
Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly to Retire in January 2026
Rank Group CEO John O’Reilly will retire on 29 January 2026. CFO Richard Harris becomes interim CEO as Rank navigates leadership transition, UK duty changes, and ongoing investigations into €7.1m Spanish payment fraud losses.
Uruguay Casinos Reopen as Online Gambling Reform Looms
Uruguay’s casinos reopened following a worker strike, while plans for a National Online Gambling Regulation Agency aim to modernize oversight, create jobs, and regulate private operators alongside the state platform.
Prediction Markets Stir Debate Over Geopolitical Conflict
Prediction markets are facing renewed scrutiny as platforms host bets on potential wars and territorial acquisitions, prompting debate over ethics, influence, and whether turning geopolitical conflict into tradable outcomes normalises extreme scenarios.
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.
Fortaleza Targets New Betting Sponsor After Cassino Exit
Fortaleza Esporte Clube is reviewing multiple betting sponsorship proposals following Cassino’s exit, aiming to secure a two-year main jersey deal for 2026 that balances guaranteed revenue with promotion-linked performance incentives.
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.
Banijay exits bet-at-home after selling 53.9% stake
Banijay has finalised the sale of its majority stake in bet-at-home, closing its chapter with the German-facing operator as it pivots toward consolidating Betclic and Tipico into a scaled European betting platform.
Viva Sorte Bet exits Bahia master sponsorship early
Viva Sorte Bet has terminated its R$80 million master sponsorship deal with Esporte Clube Bahia ahead of its 2026 expiry, prompting a commercial reshuffle as Banco BMG steps into a prominent sponsorship role.
Paradise Co to Acquire Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing
Paradise Co is set to complete the purchase of the Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing on January 6, strengthening its integrated resort portfolio. The acquisition adds 500 hotel rooms adjacent to Paradise City, supporting growth in gaming and tourism.
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.