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  1. Donald Trump promotes CFTC authority, labelling opposers as ‘scum’

    The US President posted on Truth Social expressing the importance of the CFTC’s authority over prediction markets and ensure they still “thrive.”

    27 May 2026 · 2 min read · By Will Underwood
  2. Mendoza restructuring bill could lead to casino hall closures

    Argentina's Mendoza province has sent a restructuring bill to the legislature that could result in the closure of underperforming casino halls, with workers facing potential reassignment.

    27 May 2026 · 2 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  3. Costa Rica files bill to modernize JPS and curb illegal gambling

    A legislative push to overhaul the country's gambling regulator follows the rejection of a similar initiative earlier this year, as unlicensed platforms hold more than half the national market.

    27 May 2026 · 2 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  4. Your guide to SiGMA Asia 2026

    The SiGMA Asia summit will hold its next event at the Mall of Asia Complex from May 31 to June 3, 2026.

    27 May 2026 · 8 min read · By Eddie Overs
  5. Brazil police freeze $17m in illegal gambling

    Investigation targets influencer-led betting schemes tied to suspicious financial flows.

    27 May 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  6. Mexico congressman pushes for public gambling license registry

    A federal lawmaker has called on the country's interior ministry to make all gaming and betting permits publicly available.

    27 May 2026 · 1 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  7. Brazil lawmakers push to ban betting sponsorships in football

    Cross-party proposals would remove betting brands from clubs, broadcasts and sports competitions.

    27 May 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  8. Brazil: Local authorities intensify illegal clampdown

    Authorities seized 34 computers and detained the venue’s manager during the raid, in Aracaju, a city in the Northeast of Brazil. 

    27 May 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  9. Spain moves to ban manipulative AI systems targeting gambling behaviour

    The Spanish Government has approved a draft law on AI governance, introducing new rules on systems that influence behaviour, including within gambling.

    27 May 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  10. Kenya: GRA raises concerns over proposed player winnings tax overhaul

    The regulator raised concerns over proposals to include cash equivalents such as chips, tokens and credits within the definition of taxable deposits, as well as plans to tax winnings from prize competitions and short-term lotteries.

    27 May 2026 · 2 min read · By Marieta Lezaic