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Two bidders compete for Chile’s Puerto Varas casino licence

Two bidders compete for Chile’s Puerto Varas casino license

Two competing bids have been received for the Puerto Varas casino license, submitted by a Dreams-linked operator and a group associated with Peru’s Meier entertainment group.

3 min read • Jan 20 • By Milagros del Priore

South Africa extends public input period on proposed 20% online gambling tax

South Africans given more time to respond as debate intensifies.

3 min read • Jan 20 • By Keih Ma

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Indonesia: Riau Islands to curb gambling activities

Officers take warnings directly to neighborhoods, stressing legal consequences and long-term social harm.

3 min read • Jan 20 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Myanmar repatriates 45 foreign nationals linked to online crime

Authorities transfer citizens of four countries via the Myawaddy–Mae Sot border crossing.

2 min read • Jan 20 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

Thailand: Company owners accused of laundering THB100m for gambling network

Investigators say firms were fronts with no real operations.

3 min read • Jan 20 • By Keih Ma

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

ESG in gambling: Genuine shift or PR exercise?

Are ESG commitments in the gambling industry driving real change, or simply reshaping the narrative?

12 min read • Jan 19 • By Jack Found

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Dutch survey highlights persistent taboo around gambling and addiction discussions

The survey of 1,000 respondents revealed significant barriers to seeking and offering help for gambling-related problems.

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Online + 2 more

Tipico joins European Gaming and Betting Association

Germany’s operator has joined the European Gaming And Betting Association, expanding the trade body’s representation in Germany and German-speaking markets.

2 min read • Jan 19 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Isle of Man outlines 2025 regulatory progress and priorities for gambling sector in 2026

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has published its annual review, highlighting achievements from 2025 and setting out key objectives for the year ahead.

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Lottery + 1 more

Costa Rica stalls reform as lawmakers reject bill to curb illegal gambling

Bill aimed at expanding the powers of Costa Rica’s social lottery authority and tightening controls on illegal gambling was rejected by a legislative assembly.

3 min read • Jan 19 • By Layla Victoria