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Malaysia: Sabah strengthens cooperation to curb rise in online gambling

State intensifies enforcement and digital awareness efforts amid concerns for youth safety.

3 min read • Jan 8 • By Keih Ma

Polymarket refuses to pay out Venezuela invasion bets as new bill targets prediction market regulation

Prediction market platform Polymarket has declined to settle $10.5m worth of bets on a US invasion of Venezuela, ruling that the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro does not meet the contract's criteria.

3 min read • Jan 7 • By Jack Found

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Florida Senator files gambling reform bill targeting illegal gaming and DEI provisions

Florida Republican Senator Clay Yarborough has introduced sweeping gambling reform legislation that would significantly expand penalties for illegal gaming operations while removing diversity considerations from gaming regulation.

3 min read • Jan 7 • By Jack Found

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Mexico: Armed group targets Culiacán casino in second attack within three weeks

The incident, which also affected a nearby gas station, prompted a joint security response from state and federal forces as industry operators weigh ongoing risk exposure in the region.

0 min read • Jan 7 • By Milagros del Priore

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Brazil Mayor reports own mother over gambling-linked fraud scheme

Police say more than a dozen victims lost nearly BR913,000 ($170m) after money was allegedly diverted to online gambling.

3 min read • Jan 7 • By Layla Victoria

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Cambodia: Governor orders stronger action against online scams

Directive calls for heightened vigilance across all 14 districts as authorities work to protect public security.

3 min read • Jan 7 • By Keih Ma

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Thailand: NACC removes Commissioner from oversight role

Police submit case file alleging delivery of gold bars to influence investigations.

3 min read • Jan 7 • By Keih Ma

SGLA requests social plus game regulation in Indiana

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SGLA requests social plus games regulation in Indiana

The Association submitted testimony on Indiana House Bill 1052 on January 6, which prohibits sweepstakes casinos utilizing dual-currency payments and simulating casino-style games.

3 min read • Jan 6 • By Kirk Geller

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Maryland casino revenue falls 2.6% to $159.8m for December

Horseshoe Casino Baltimore and Rocky Gap Casino were the only properties to report increases year-over-year, rising 12.2% and 1.4%, respectively, to $14.9m and $4m.

3 min read • Jan 6 • By Kirk Geller

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ACMA issues formal warnings to three offshore operators

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has issued formal warnings to three offshore gambling operators for providing prohibited and unlicensed interactive gambling services to Australian customers in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

3 min read • Jan 6 • By Jack Found