Macau's six casino concessionaires met with the regulator (DICJ) to address the escalating issue of illegal proxy betting, where individuals livestream baccarat games to remote gamblers in mainland China. This emergency meeting signifies a coordinated effort to combat the growing "crimewave" and its impact on the region's gaming industry.
For the fourth consecutive month, the UK's gambling industry has maintained a high level of compliance with advertising standards, as reported by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). This ongoing positive performance indicates effective self-regulation and adherence to marketing guidelines within the sector.
Jim Ananich has resigned as Chair of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. He was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in April 2025 for a term scheduled to end on December 31, 2028.
Prediction market operator Polymarket is challenging a geoblock ban imposed by France's National Gaming Authority (ANJ). Polymarket ceased transactions from France in November 2024 but allowed French IP access, which the ANJ deemed problematic.
A recovered gambler is raising concerns about the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) accepting sponsorships from the gambling industry for its annual conference. He argues that this funding source compromises the NCPG's independence and ability to fully advocate for problem gamblers, stating, 'Nobody bites the hand that feeds them.'
Colombia's outgoing government has proposed a tax reform bill to permanently tax online gambling, aiming to generate an additional US$5.4bn for the 2027 budget. This move seeks to solidify online gambling taxation within the country's fiscal framework.
AgruGaming has launched in Chile as a new industry body to represent online gaming suppliers, aiming to ensure their voice is heard during the second constitutional stage of the country's online betting licensing bill. This initiative seeks to provide organized representation for a previously unrepresented segment of the industry amidst significant regulatory reform.
Betano's Guilherme Figueiredo defended sports betting advertising in Brazil, attributing it to the revival of Brazilian football and praising the government's regulatory approach. He connected the betting sector's investment to the success of Brazilian clubs in the Copa Libertadores.
Fellipe Fraga of Stellar Gaming suggests that discussions around sports betting in Brazil are driven more by 'virtue signalling' than by addressing actual industry issues. He argues that the public debate has shifted towards moral posturing rather than practical problem-solving. This perspective highlights underlying complexities in Brazil's sports betting regulation.
Evolution received a £4.75m settlement from the UK Gambling Commission due to "serious weaknesses" in its anti-money laundering (AML) oversight between December 2023 and November 2024. The Commission launched a review of Evolution's UK licence after its branded games were found on unlicensed gambling sites, with the supplier narrowly avoiding licence suspension.
Australia's Labor government is pushing forward with its Gambling Reform Bill, which includes significant changes to advertising and aims to create a much higher barrier to entry for betting operators. This legislative movement is a key topic at the party's annual conference, signaling major shifts for the Australian betting industry.
The president of ANJL, Plínio Lemos Jorge, emphasized the ongoing need for Brazil to combat illegal betting despite a regulated market. He highlighted record revenues and new advertising regulations as positive outcomes of the post-regulation expansion.
The UK Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution's operating license due to significant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) failings and a failure to address supply chain risks. These failings reportedly led to Evolution's games being offered on unregulated black market platforms.
Germany's Federal Authority of Gambling (GGL) is preparing to expand the LUGAS central monitoring system, which tracks cross-operator customer depositing thresholds. This expansion aims to enhance data and transactional monitoring across Germany's interstate gambling regime (GlüStV), improving regulatory oversight and player protection.
European regulators, including France's blocking order, the EU financial watchdog ESMA, and Gibraltar's new rules, are concluding the largely unregulated era for prediction markets. This signals a unified regulatory approach that will bring these platforms under stricter oversight across the continent.
Wisconsin's Elections Commission (WEC) is warning residents that wagering on prediction markets related to elections could lead to the loss of their voting rights, citing state statutes that explicitly prohibit such betting. This stern warning highlights a growing regulatory pushback against prediction markets, linking their use directly to civic disenfranchisement in the state.
DCMS officials told the House of Lords International Agreements Committee that international criminal gangs are increasingly targeting lower-tier football and tennis to corrupt sports. This testimony occurred during a session discussing the ratification of the Macolin Convention, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to combat this threat.
Bulgaria's Deputy Financial Minister has rejected proposals from opposition parties for a total ban on gambling advertising and increased taxes on the industry. This decision comes despite ongoing political debates around gambling reforms within the country.
The inaugural Africa Summit at iGB L!VE 2026 convened industry experts, operators, and regulators to discuss critical topics shaping the future of iGaming in Africa, including taxation, localization, and growth strategies. This event highlights the growing focus and potential of the African market within the global iGaming industry.
Australian gambling operator TAB has been fined AUD$2.7 million by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The penalties were issued for repeated breaches of spam and telemarketing laws, highlighting regulatory scrutiny over marketing practices in the industry.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed a new Chair at a critical time when UK horse racing is heavily involved in debates surrounding betting regulations, specifically Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), and industry taxation. The new leadership will navigate these significant challenges impacting the sport and its relationship with the betting sector.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has appointed a new Chair at a time when the UK racing industry is heavily involved in debates concerning betting affordability checks and taxation. This leadership change occurs as the BHA navigates significant regulatory and political challenges impacting bettors and the sport.
Australian gambling operator Tabcorp has been fined AU$2.7 million for breaching telemarketing and spam laws. This marks a repeat offense, as the company was previously fined in 2025 for similar violations involving non-compliant marketing messages.
Kenya's High Court has suspended the implementation of a new gambling licensing framework. This suspension follows a legal challenge alleging that the capital requirement within the new regulations was introduced without adequate public consultation.
FIFA reported no suspicious betting activity during the entire 2026 World Cup, attributing this to robust monitoring by its internal integrity taskforce and collaborations with betting integrity watchdogs. This success highlights the effectiveness of current measures in preventing match-fixing within major sporting events.