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OIG Gaming Brazil Delivers R$15m Social Aid in Piauí
OIG Gaming Brazil carried out one of Piauí’s largest social aid programmes in 2025, distributing food, household supplies, and animal welfare support worth over R$15 million to vulnerable communities statewide.
Japan Reaffirms Tax Exemption for Foreign Casino Winnings
Japan’s ruling coalition has restated its policy exempting foreign visitors from taxation on casino winnings, reinforcing regulatory certainty as the country advances preparations for integrated resorts ahead of the planned MGM Osaka launch.
Peristeri BC Partners with Betsson for Strategic Growth
Peristeri BC teams up with Betsson, rebranding as Peristeri Betsson BC. The two-year partnership focuses on basketball development, fan engagement, and community initiatives, aligning club growth with Betsson’s commitment to sports and social impact in Greece.
EstrelaBet Appoints Lorena Lima as CX & Expansion Director
EstrelaBet has named Lorena Lima as Director of CX & Expansion. She drives innovation through AI-powered solutions like the Estela chatbot, while enhancing user experience, retention, and operational efficiency across Brazil’s regulated gaming and sports betting market.
Thailand Casino Legalisation Stalls Amid Political Deadlock
Thailand’s proposed casino legalisation has entered a political standstill after parliament’s dissolution and the shift to a caretaker government, delaying progress on the Entertainment Complex Bill until at least 2026.
Macau Tourism Surges During Christmas Holiday Period
Macau recorded more than 724,800 visitor arrivals during the six-day Christmas and anniversary holiday period, highlighting sustained regional travel demand and reinforcing the city’s strong tourism recovery through 2025.
Turkey Suspends 30 Match Observers in Betting Probe
Turkey’s illegal betting crackdown has intensified as the TFF imposed precautionary suspensions on 30 match observers, while prosecutors expanded a parallel criminal investigation involving officials, players, and suspected betting-linked misconduct.
Bulgaria Launches AML Taskforce to Exit FATF Grey List
Bulgaria has formed a specialised AML taskforce within its National Police to improve coordination against financial crime, tighten gambling oversight and accelerate reforms aimed at exiting the FATF grey list.
Vietnam Moves to Tighten Betting Rules and ID Controls
Vietnam is advancing major gambling reforms that mandate full bettor identification, retain strict daily betting limits, expand eligible football competitions, and introduce a tightly controlled pilot scheme for licensed operators under enhanced anti-money laundering oversight.
Fecoljuegos Criticizes Colombia’s 19% Online Gaming Tax
Fecoljuegos has raised concerns over Colombia’s 19% tax on online gaming deposits, arguing it distorts market dynamics, harms licensed operators, and risks accelerating player migration to illegal gambling platforms.
Paraguay Modernises Gambling Law Amid Digital Growth
Paraguay has overhauled its gambling law to strengthen oversight, integrate digital gaming, and restructure CONAJZAR, with experts highlighting strong growth prospects alongside early implementation and coordination challenges.
YSRCP Accuses Andhra Pradesh Govt Over Illegal Gambling
The YSR Congress Party has accused the Andhra Pradesh government of failing to curb illegal gambling and drug activity, alleging ministerial involvement in casino operations and warning of legal action and public protests.