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Brazil: Operators asked to display percentage risks, as wider betting impact questioned

A state consumer group wants betting platforms to disclose real loss probability, as federal auditors separately probe the sector's wider impact on public finances.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Layla Victoria

Ex-police chief charged in Argentina online casino money laundering probe

Former Buenos Aires police chief has been charged in a federal money laundering probe tied to illegal online casinos moving funds through mule accounts, crypto and luxury property.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

⁠Chile: No bidders for Viña del Mar as casino tender process advances

Chile's gaming regulator has closed the bidding stage for four casino operating permits, with only two of the four locations attracting proposals.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Layla Victoria

Nevada Problem Gambling Council to sever ties

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Nevada Council of Problem Gambling to sever ties with national counterpart over Kalshi partnership

The Nevada Council intended to pause its membership in June, but the national organization declined this.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Kazakhstan tightens lending rules for active gamblers

Being classified as actively involved in gambling will not automatically prevent an individual from obtaining credit but will affect how their creditworthiness is assessed.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Marieta Lezaic

Appointments Personnel

Veikkaus Executive Vice President to leave operator

Velipekka Nummikoski will part ways with the operator after 14 years of service.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Lithuania: Ministry of Finance opposes gambling tax hikes

The Ministry said future increases should be assessed based on gambling operators’ performance indicators.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

Cambodia reviews draft law to strengthen crackdown on illegal gambling

The proposed legislation is designed to reinforce penalties and align enforcement with Cambodia's commercial gambling framework.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Keih Ma

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Czech industry calls for greater cooperation on addiction prevention

The Czech gambling industry is calling for greater cooperation on addiction prevention, highlighting the growing range of responsible gambling tools available to protect players.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 2 more

GKL approves dividend, extends Gangnam Coex casino lease through 2035

The South Korean casino operator has approved an interim cash dividend and secured a long-term lease extension for its flagship Seoul property.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Keih Ma