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Brazil lawmakers push to ban betting sponsorships in football

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

1 min read • May 27 • By Layla Victoria

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.

1 min read • May 27 • By Layla Victoria

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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.

1 min read • May 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

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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.

2 min read • May 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

A picture of a football next to marketing for the 2026 World Cup.

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KSA warns young people ahead of 2026 World Cup: “Don't lose yourself by playing”

The campaign focuses on how sports betting can start out small, but snowball into having major consequences.

2 min read • May 27 • By Megan Elswyth

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Ukrainian influencer loses appeal over UAH 4.8m gambling advertising fine

Last year, PlayCity fined the influencer UAH 4.8m ($108,480) for illegal gambling advertising found on her social media page, and she failed to overturn the penalty in legal proceedings.

1 min read • May 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Czech Ministry warns over fake websites impersonating licensed brands

The Czech Ministry of Finance has warned about an increase in fraudulent websites impersonating licensed gambling operators through “brand spoofing.”

1 min read • May 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

A person holding a cup of tea in one hand and her phone in another.

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 2 more

ASA rules on Oddschecker and Betway for social media posts

Complaints from University of Bristol researchers instigated an investigation into the posts.

3 min read • May 27 • By Megan Elswyth

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Hanoi court opens trial of 58 in transnational online gambling case

Prosecutors allege more than VND 4trn ($151.82m) in wagers and large-scale money laundering scheme.

1 min read • May 27 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

France: ANJ issues GDPR guidance for gambling operators

Operators have faced challenges balancing data protection rules with gambling-specific obligations, particularly on safer gambling and anti-money laundering measures.

1 min read • May 27 • By Marieta Lezaic