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Thai police dismantle online gambling network with THB72m annual turnover

Administrator arrested as cybercrime unit targets southern-based operation.

1 min read • May 14 • By Keih Ma

Myanmar detains 90 Chinese nationals for Shan State online scam

Authorities seize gambling equipment and infrastructure near Thanlwin River.

1 min read • May 14 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 3 more

Anti-sweepstakes legislation vetoed by Oklahoma Governor

SB 1589 had previously been passed by the state Senate with an unanimous 48-0 vote, as well as the Oklahoma House of Representatives 65-21 prior to reaching Governor Stitt’s desk.

1 min read • May 13 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Trade Associations + 3 more

UK: DCMS outlines objectives of new Illegal Gambling Taskforce

The taskforce will run for one year and work to provide recommendations and solutions related to combatting illegal gambling.

2 min read • May 13 • By Will Underwood

A hall with poker tables dismantled, with officials standing guard

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Illegal poker tournament folded in Colombia

The latest raid has targeted a well-established poker operation.

2 min read • May 13 • By Megan Elswyth

Legal & Regulatory Appointments + 1 more

Sweden appoints Mattias Pleiner to Gambling Authority board

Mattias Pleiner has significant experience in Sweden’s legal and judicial system, having held senior positions in both the courts and the Government Offices of Sweden.

1 min read • May 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Belgium: BAGO calls for a more targeted gambling policy approach

BAGO is calling for stronger enforcement against illegal operators, consistent rules across all gambling products and a more targeted policy approach to reduce the illegal advertising exposure.

2 min read • May 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

North Macedonia proposes stricter gambling law

North Macedonia has drafted a law introducing stricter advertising rules, tighter location requirements for betting venues and stronger measures to protect young people.

1 min read • May 13 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Entain self-exclusion breaches intensify pressure on Australian gambling reforms

Critics of the Albanese Government’s proposed gambling ad restrictions say recent breaches involving Entain demonstrate wider failures in Australia’s regulatory enforcement framework.

2 min read • May 13 • By Shaan Khan

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Hungary’s incoming Government targets media reform and state lottery scrutiny

Ministerial nominees from Péter Magyar’s incoming administration outlined plans to restructure public media, phase out sectoral taxes and review state spending tied to Hungary’s gambling and media sectors.

2 min read • May 13 • By Shaan Khan