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Australia’s gambling ad reforms expected to cut spending by just 0.8%

Government report says full advertising ban would deliver greater benefits but carry heavier industry costs.

1 min read • Apr 8 • By Keih Ma

Cambodia arrests over 200 suspects in online scam raids

Authorities intensify crackdown as new anti-scam law comes into force.

1 min read • Apr 8 • By Keih Ma

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MGA cancels Winzon Group Limited’s B2C gambling licence

The Authority claimed this was on the grounds of national interest or to safeguard the reputation of Malta.

1 min read • Apr 8 • By Megan Elswyth

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ASA upholds ruling against Gecko Play social media ad

The regulator found the use of humour and analogy trivialised repeated gambling behaviour, despite the inclusion of responsible gambling messaging.

2 min read • Apr 8 • By Shaan Khan

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Maine enacts online sweepstakes ban

Maine has enacted a law that classifies online sweepstakes games as unlawful gambling The measure applies to internet-based games using a dual-currency payment system and simulating casino-style play Violations can bring fines of $10,000 to $100,000 and make offenders ineligible for certain state gambling licenses

2 min read • Apr 8 • By Shaan Khan

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Ukraine: Regulator reflects on year of gambling sector reforms

One of the key achievements of the new regulator was the resumption of lottery licensing, while the overall gambling sector generated UAH 1.7bn ($39.4m) in licence revenues in 2025.

2 min read • Apr 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Spain: Retail lottery vendors face falling profitability

SELAE commissions for vendors have remained largely unchanged since 2002, even as rising costs continue to erode profitability.

2 min read • Apr 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Spain tackles tax fraud on gambling winnings

Authorities seek to address identity theft in online gambling and assist taxpayers who notice gambling winnings that do not belong to them.

1 min read • Apr 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

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MGCB issues cease-and-desist orders to 45 offshore gambling operators

The regulator stated the enforcement action is part of a ‘relentless pursuit’ to eliminate illegal gambling activity and protect the state’s online gambling market.

1 min read • Apr 7 • By Kirk Geller

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Cyprus regulator reinstates BookieCo licence after ownership concerns

The regulator overturned its previous decision not to renew the operator’s licence due to broader concerns over its ownership and suspected links to criminal activity.

1 min read • Apr 7 • By Marieta Lezaic