The businessman takes over Colombia's gambling regulator, tasked with fighting illegal gambling and safeguarding the sector's contributions to public healthcare funding.
Brazil's SPA has suspended 14 sites run by six operators for failing to comply with responsible gambling and reporting requirements.
Hungary has introduced stricter anti-money laundering regulations for gambling operators, mandating more comprehensive risk assessments.
The rules apply to legal and natural persons seeking to operate casinos, betting shops, slot halls or bingo.
Austrian lawyers Dr Christian Rapani and Felix Hohenthanner highlight changes in Austria’s latest Gambling Act draft submitted to the European Commission.
The Gambling Commission identified misleading information as an aggravating factor. A third-party audit will assess the operator’s controls and staff competency.
After a period of rapid growth, the Philippine online gaming industry is now tightening under new restrictions, as well as economic and political pressures.
The Child Protection Law amendment places treatment and rehabilitation programmes under a framework involving two ministries and the Turkish Green Crescent Society.
Labor and the Coalition have reached an agreement to introduce a central register allowing Australians to opt out of online wagering advertising.
Brazil's state lottery operator has published version 21 of its Product Manual, shifting draw days to Sunday and adjusting rules for lottery products.