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Kazakhstan targets illegal online casino payments via mobile balances

Kazakh authorities have identified schemes that use mobile phone balances to finance unlicensed casino gambling.

1 min read • May 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

Kazakhstan to impose tougher penalties on influencers promoting illegal gambling

Senators are pushing to introduce criminal liability for influencers advertising online casinos and running promotional “giveaways.”

1 min read • Apr 30 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Kazakhstan: Illegal online poker network uncovered with $1.2m turnover

The illegal platform was based on Texas Hold’em and generated revenue through 3% to 5% commission model.

1 min read • Apr 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Kazakhstan restricts gambling access to foreign nationals in new rules

Kazakhstan will limit access to casinos, slot machine halls and betting venues in several regions to foreign nationals only from 17 May.

1 min read • Apr 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based Casino + 8 more

Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: Full Shortlist Revealed

The full Shortlist for the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026 has now been revealed, recognising the standout companies and individuals shaping one of the most dynamic regions in global gaming.

2 min read • Apr 27 • By Mariya Savova

Partnerships Awards

Interblock announced as Lead Partner of the Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific and Americas 2026

Global Gaming Insider is proud to announce Interblock as the Lead Partner for both the Asia-Pacific and Americas editions of the 2026 Global Gaming Awards, further strengthening a long-standing relationship between one of the industry’s most respected suppliers and the sector’s most trusted awards program.

2 min read • Apr 24 • By Mariya Savova

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Evolution posts $602m revenue as Europe drags on Q1 performance

Supplier reports slight revenue decline despite strong LatAm growth and expansion plans in Brazil and Colombia.

2 min read • Apr 22 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Online

Kazakh influencer arrested in Vietnam over illegal gambling

Officials allege the operation generated more than KZT 100m in illicit profits, with the money reportedly moved into a cryptocurrency wallet linked to the suspect.

1 min read • Apr 14 • By Marieta Lezaic

Online Sports Betting + 1 more

Abios signs Google esports data deal

The agreement will place scheduling, scoring and player data for four esports titles across Google Search and the Google App. It also extends Kambi Group's reach beyond sportsbook supply into wider fan-facing data distribution.

2 min read • Apr 14 • By Shaan Khan

Conferences & Exhibitions

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo Return This May, Driving Digital Innovation Across Gaming, Entertainment, and Integrated Resorts

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo, the flagship trade shows for the gaming, entertainment, and integrated resort industries, return to The Venetian Macao, Macau, from May 12-14, 2026.

4 min read • Apr 9 • By Mariya Savova