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Belgian regulator warns operators over World Cup betting ads and bonuses

The reminder comes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Belgium maintaining one of Europe’s tightest gambling advertising regimes.

2 min read • May 21 • By Shaan Khan

AGA challenges CFTC role in sports prediction markets

The Senate hearing focused on whether sports event contracts should fall under federal derivatives oversight or state gambling laws.

2 min read • May 21 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 5 more

MGM Resorts Chief Compliance Officer: ‘I sleep just fine’ despite recent AML failures

Stephen Martino spoke on a panel with executives from Wynn Resorts and Fontainebleau Las Vegas at the 47th Annual Gaming Conference, also touching on recently heightened AML measures in Nevada.

6 min read • May 20 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Lottery + 1 more

Chilean betting group accuses state lottery of trying to “eliminate competition”

Chile’s online betting association has accused state lottery operator Polla Chilena of attempting to remove competing platforms from the market.

2 min read • May 20 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil expands anti-fraud data sharing rules to target illegal operators

The Central Bank has added unlicensed betting activity to Brazil’s financial fraud monitoring framework.

1 min read • May 20 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 3 more

Argentina: Salta passes first vote on juvenile gambling prevention bill

Argentina's Salta province takes a step toward curbing youth gambling, but critics question whether a state that profits from online betting can credibly lead the effort.

2 min read • May 20 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Lottery + 1 more

Fabiola Esteves: My priority is to continue what Loterj has already built

Speaking exclusively to Global Gaming Insider, Loterj President Fabiola Esteves discusses illegal gambling, regulatory cooperation and Rio de Janeiro’s ambitions to position itself as a global gaming and entertainment hub.

4 min read • May 20 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Macau lawmakers push back on robot croupiers after expo debut

Macau lawmakers have called for continued restrictions on robotic casino dealers after a new-generation “croupier robot” drew attention at a major entertainment and gaming technology expo in the city.

2 min read • May 20 • By Jack Found

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

South Korea: SK Securities CEO joins campaign against illegal youth gambling

Efforts to combat illegal youth gambling are intensifying across South Korea as financial firms, sports organisations and government agencies step up new campaigns.

1 min read • May 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Romania weighs new gambling addiction funding amid unused prevention money

Long-standing issue in Romania: gambling addiction prevention funds have existed for years but remain largely unspent despite repeated funding schemes.

2 min read • May 20 • By Marieta Lezaic