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Illegal gaming room shut down in Chillán, Chile

Municipal security forces and Carabineros have raided and closed an unauthorized gambling venue in Chillán, making seven arrests in the latest enforcement action against illegal gaming market.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Milagros del Priore

The Bogotá Lottery renews its lottery plan

Colombia’s Bogotá Lottery has unveiled a revamped prize structure featuring a COP12bn ($3.4m) top prize and expanded secondary prize pools.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Layla Victoria

North Macedonia Opposition Urges Public Hearing Law

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North Macedonia opposition pushes for urgent public hearing on gambling law reforms

Opposition VMRO–DPMNE has urged ruling party SDSM to immediately schedule a public hearing on the Draft Law on Games of Chance.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Marieta Lezaic

Czech Republic police charge 15 Illegal Network

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Czech Republic police charge 15 in large-scale illegal gambling case

An organised crime group was discovered to have been operating over 200 illegal slot machines in recent years.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Svenska Spel extends Swedish Ski Association partnership to 2032

Svenska Spel CEO Anna Johnson described the deal as the largest investment in Swedish skiing and snowboarding, aiming to strengthen Sweden’s position as a leading winter sports nation.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Portugal Q1 online gambling revenue rises to €323.7m

Online gambling revenue remained above €320m for Q1 2026, with casino products continuing to drive the majority of growth.

2 min read • Jun 18 • By Layla Victoria

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Lithuania: Government backs mandatory player cards and cashless gambling

The Lithuanian Government has backed plans to introduce mandatory player cards and ban cash payments in gambling venues.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Ireland reportedly set to tighten gambling and crypto rules

Reports suggest the Irish Government plans to strengthen regulation of gambling operators and cryptocurrency investment firms, expand enforcement powers for supervisors and impose stricter penalties for breaches.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Marieta Lezaic

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City of Dreams Manila Foundation funds P20m rehabilitation of Baguio's Sunshine Park

Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation has funded the P20m redevelopment of Sunshine Park in Baguio, with the project forming part of its wider community investment and sustainability initiatives.

2 min read • Jun 18 • By Jack Found

Paper people holding hands, with Ohkay Casino Hotel partners and Española Pathways Shelter logos on the right

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Ohkay Casino Hotel partners with Española Pathways Shelter to tackle housing instability

Guests can donate their pocket change to make a change.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Megan Elswyth