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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in front of the Malaysian flag

Malaysia remains committed to tackling illegal gambling

The country has taken significant enforcement actions against illegal casino operations over the last few years.

2 min read • Feb 11 • By Megan Elswyth

Brazilian Police targets alleged irregular prize scheme in Piauí and neighbouring states

Operation Aleatorius investigates suspected misuse of capitalisation bonds and possible money laundering across three northeastern states.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Layla Victoria

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Brazil moves toward mandatory age verification for betting and adult sites

Draft decree would require officially recognized credentials to prevent minors accessing gambling and pornographic content online.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Layla Victoria

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Artist receives legal notice after satire targeting operator at Carnival in Brazil

A visual artist in Olinda says she was notified by Esportes da Sorte after launching a Carnival-themed manifesto criticizing the company’s advertising presence.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory iGaming + 2 more

Virginia Senate committee advances iGaming bill for full chamber discussion

Senate Bill 118 would legalize online casino gaming in Virginia and establish a new Virginia Gaming Commission to oversee the state’s potential iGaming market.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Ireland: GRAI officially opens betting licence applications

Applications for three different licence types can now be accessed via the regulator’s site.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Sports Betting + 1 more

Three Kalshi class actions to consolidate as one lawsuit

The three separate class action cases lodged against Kalshi in New York over the past four months will now be litigated together.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Rory Calland

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

French regulator approves FDJ’s “Ticket d’Argent” lottery software

The decision authorises the deployment of the new lottery game under France’s regulated monopoly framework following a formal review process.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Authorities shut down illegal gambling venue in San Carlos, Chile

Police and municipal authorities in San Carlos, Chile, have closed an establishment operating as an illegal casino, enforcing local ordinances that prohibit unauthorized gambling venues.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Milagros del Priore

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Buenos Aires Senator revives youth gambling prevention bill

A Buenos Aires Province senator has renewed efforts to pass youth gambling prevention legislation following recent data that suggested rising online betting exposure among minors.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Milagros del Priore