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  1. Brazil opens public consultation on betting operator licensing rules

    The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has launched a 45-day consultation to shape upcoming rules governing how operators obtain authorization to run fixed-odds betting.

    23 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  2. Brazil: Blaze fined $451,000 for using children in influencer betting ads

    Brazil's Finance Ministry says betting platform Blaze must answer for ads featuring minors, ruling the influencer behind the campaign acted under the company's direct control.

    23 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  3. Korean casino operators push back on proposed fund hike amid Osaka rivalry

    South Korea's foreigners-only casino sector has voiced concerns over plans to increase its tourism fund contribution, arguing the move could reduce investment capacity just as regional competition intensifies ahead of Japan's Osaka integrated resort.

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found
  4. Blik to block payments linked to illegal gambling websites in Poland

    Blik will introduce a new payment-blocking mechanism from 1 September, preventing transactions linked to domains listed on Poland's register of illegal gambling websites.

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found
  5. IBIA reports 76 suspicious betting alerts for Q2 2026

    The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 76 suspicious betting alerts during the second quarter of 2026, with football and esports accounting for the largest share as the organisation continued its focus on integrity monitoring and athlete education. 

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found
  6. Kenya links gambling licensing to real-time monitoring system

    Existing operators have a 60-day window from June 30 to migrate to the new framework, which expands licensing requirements across software providers, equipment suppliers and key personnel.

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  7. Bulgaria begins Gambling Act review after rejecting tax and advertising proposals

    The overhaul follows repeated amendments and delays to secondary regulations needed to enforce player protection and outdoor advertising controls.

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  8. Gambling Commission publishes further details of last week's £4.75m Evolution settlement

    The Gambling Commission has outlined details of its £4.75m settlement with Evolution over failures that allowed its games to appear on unlicensed gambling websites.

    23 Jul 2026 · 2 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  9. Faker appointed honorary police officer in Korea youth cyber gambling campaign

    The esports star will support a police campaign encouraging teenagers involved in cyber gambling to seek help.

    23 Jul 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  10. Why gambling trade associations are increasingly targeting payment providers

    Follow the money. Two trade associations, two countries, one target: payment providers. As EGBA and APAJO turn from lobbying to formal complaints, is the industry's fight against illegal gambling shifting to a new front?

    23 Jul 2026 · 3 min read · By Jack Found