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  1. Malaysia weighs tougher laws to curb surge in online gambling

    Government reviews decades-old statutes as enforcement in Sarawak intensifies.

    28 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Keih Ma
  2. Regis Dudena expected to leave SPA over Brazil’s Economic Reforms Secretariat

    Two senior officials from Brazil's regulator are being considered as potential successors.

    28 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Layla Victoria
  3. 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.

    28 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Rory Calland
  4. 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.

    28 Jan 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  5. Russia weighs legalization of online casinos

    Finance Minister proposes regulated model amid large illegal market.

    28 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Keih Ma
  6. 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.

    27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Kirk Geller
  7. 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.

    27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Kirk Geller
  8. 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.

    27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Shaan Khan
  9. 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.

    27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Shaan Khan
  10. 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.

    27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read · By Shaan Khan