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Japan makes first arrest over online casino advertising

The arrests came just one day after new legislation prohibiting online gambling advertisements took effect.

5 min read • Oct 6 • By Jack Found

Brazil: Anatel, MoF and ANJL to strengthen blocking of illegal gambling sites

Under the agreement, ANJL will support the creation of a cyber laboratory equipped with technical resources to enhance Anatel's ability to block unlicensed gambling platforms.

3 min read • Oct 6 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Latvia advances gambling tax increase to address budget constraints

Latvia will raise gambling taxes from 15% to 18% from January 2026, a move brought forward from its original 2027 timeline.

3 min read • Oct 6 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

São Paulo's 'Tiger Hunting' raid nets cash, condos and a captive monkey

Police in São Paulo executed search warrants against illegal electronic gambling in São José do Rio Preto.

3 min read • Oct 6 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Macau casinos reopen after typhoon emergency protocol activated

Return to normal operations after Signal No. 8 came into effect.

3 min read • Oct 3 • By Claire McKernan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Coljuegos destroys nearly 10,000 illegal gambling devices

The regulator has also blocked unlicensed websites and strengthened measures to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

3 min read • Oct 3 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Macau closes casinos as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches

As Super Typhoon Ragasa holds its intensity and continues to move across Asia, the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau has collaborated with local casinos to ensure the safety of staff and tourists.

3 min read • Oct 3 • By Megan Elswyth

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Freedom Plaza Manhattan casino proposal rejected by community board

The development, led by Stefan Soloviev and Mohegan Sun, failed a 4-2 vote.

3 min read • Oct 3 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 3 more

Meta pressed to step up response to online crime in Malaysia

The Malaysian Government flags gambling and scam content as persistent problems on Facebook.

3 min read • Oct 3 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

With Richard Desmond case pending, Gambling Commission's National Lottery costs have risen

The latest financial records reveal that costs related to running the Gambling Commission and the National Lottery have doubled within a year as the High Court case is set to start in October.

3 min read • Oct 3 • By Megan Elswyth