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Ukraine’s PlayCity fines Favbet for operating without a licence

PlayCity has started checking and enforcing gambling regulations across the country.

2 min read • Jan 28 • By Megan Elswyth

Brazil: Mayor’s mother placed under court restrictions after alleged gambling scams

Police say the suspect used her son’s name to defraud victims, with losses nearing BR913,000 ($175,624).

3 min read • Jan 28 • By Layla Victoria

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Malaysia weighs tougher laws to curb surge in online gambling

Government reviews decades-old statutes as enforcement in Sarawak intensifies.

3 min read • Jan 28 • By Keih Ma

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Regis Dudena expected to leave SPA over Brazil’s Economic Reforms Secretariat

Two senior officials from Brazil's regulator are being considered as potential successors.

3 min read • Jan 28 • By Layla Victoria

law signed giving legal protection to charity bingo in santa catarina in brazil

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Brazil: Charity bingo given legal protection in Santa Catarina

State Representative Antídio Lunelli's bill protecting charity bingo has been signed into law by Governor Jorginho Mello.

3 min read • Jan 28 • By Rory Calland

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VCAT upholds VGCCC ruling against OkeBet over unlawful marketing breaches

Tribunal affirms AU$100,000 (US$66,000) penalty for breaches involving self-excluded customers and community clubs.

1 min read • Jan 28 • By Keih Ma

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Russia weighs legalization of online casinos

Finance Minister proposes regulated model amid large illegal market.

3 min read • Jan 28 • By Keih Ma

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Hawaii lawmakers introduce legislation to ban prediction markets

House Bill 2198 would go into effect on July 1, 2026, if passed, and prohibit prediction market operators from offering event contracts related to sports, politics, people and catastrophes.

3 min read • Jan 27 • By Kirk Geller

Illinois regulator suspends Suburban Downs operating license

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Illinois regulator suspends Suburban Downs organization license

The Racing Board previously canceled events on January 3 and 4 that were scheduled to take place at the racetrack after awarding Suburban Downs an organization license on October 9.

3 min read • Jan 27 • By Kirk Geller