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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

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

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Childhood exposure linked to higher problem gambling risk in Ireland

Researchers found parental gambling behaviour and attitudes significantly increase the likelihood of gambling-related harm later in life.

3 min read • Jan 27 • By Shaan Khan

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Over 95% of Dutch gambling ads on Meta link to illegal operators

Analysis shows illegal gambling ads achieved tens of millions of impressions in late 2025, despite rapid ad turnover and platform removal policies.

3 min read • Jan 27 • By Shaan Khan

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Portugal opens consultation on proposed updates to online gaming and sports betting rules

Draft amendments cover technical standards for online gaming machines and fixed-odds sports betting, with stakeholder feedback invited through February.

3 min read • Jan 27 • By Shaan Khan

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Buenos Aires Casino Union calls for board meeting amid bargaining stall

Casino workers in Argentina’s Buenos Aires Province have called an executive board meeting after requesting the immediate reopening of sector-wide collective bargaining talks.

3 min read • Jan 27 • By Milagros del Priore

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Argentinian authorities suspend amateur futsal match involving illegal betting

Police and municipal authorities in Paraná suspended an amateur futsal match held at a public sports complex after detecting unauthorized wagering linked to the event.

3 min read • Jan 27 • By Milagros del Priore