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  1. Philippines: BSP directs banks to strengthen checks on casino junket clients

    The guidance follows a PAGCOR assessment that classified money laundering risk across the Philippine casino sector as high, with uneven controls among licensees.

    22 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  2. India: Bihar passes gambling ban for online platforms and virtual currency

    The legislation replaces a colonial-era law and gives police warrantless search and arrest powers. Operators and responsible company officers may face criminal liability.

    22 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  3. GCGRA appoints Ahmad Hesham as General Counsel and Board Secretary

    The UAE gaming regulator has named the legal and policy specialist to the role as it continues expanding its regulatory framework for commercial gaming

    21 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  4. Google to allow gambling ads across 35 more countries

    An AdSense policy update taking effect on August 10 will let Authorized Buyers place gambling ads in newly eligible markets without individually certifying each advertiser with Google.

    21 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  5. Macau’s registered junket entities fall to 29

    The figure marks a drop from 31 registered junkets in late March, highlighting continued contraction.

    21 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  6. Turkey blocks Polymarket amid growing European scrutiny of prediction markets

    Growing regulatory pressure highlights ongoing concerns over the legal status of prediction markets.

    21 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  7. Citi: Macau daily GGR rises 9% as World Cup impact fades

    Macau gaming activity showed signs of recovery as the FIFA World Cup entered its final stages.

    21 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  8. Nepal Tourism Bill faces amendments as lawmakers seek tighter controls

    Proposed changes would reshape casino licensing, ownership disclosure and anti-money laundering requirements.

    21 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Keih Ma
  9. Turkey prosecutors freeze 6,314 bank accounts in World Cup illegal betting probe

    A suspected payment network targeted at the height of World Cup betting activity, with 16 people detained.

    21 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Keih Ma
  10. Playtika explores billion-dollar SuperPlay sale

    The organisation is currently in talks with Chinese technology company Tencent for the sale of its subsidiary.

    21 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Will Underwood