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FATF maintains high-risk designations for Iran, North Korea and Myanmar

Global watchdog keeps three countries on its high-risk list and calls for continued countermeasures.

1 min read • Jun 22 • By Keih Ma

VNLOK to sue Meta over illegal gambling ads and file EU complaint

The Dutch trade association VNLOK plans to sue Meta and file a complaint with the European Commission over illegal gambling ads on its platforms.

2 min read • Jun 22 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Entain: 74% of UK adults struggle to identify illegal betting ads during World Cup

The operator's latest research comes amid growing scrutiny of unlicensed gambling promotion on social media and wider concerns about the expansion of the UK's black market betting sector.

2 min read • Jun 22 • By Shaan Khan

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Bangladesh updates gambling laws to tackle online betting

Government approves draft legislation targeting online gambling, betting promotion and match-fixing.

1 min read • Jun 22 • By Keih Ma

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Potential EU-wide gambling tax to be revisited in October

Member states must unanimously approve the next long-term EU budget by the end of 2027, but leaders hope to secure an agreement sooner to prevent the process from being delayed by upcoming elections in several member countries.

1 min read • Jun 22 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Delhi Police raid cricket betting operation during T20 match

The case adds to a wider Indian enforcement pattern against illegal online betting, with police and financial-crime agencies targeting match-linked networks.

2 min read • Jun 22 • By Shaan Khan

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Committee Chairman files legislation to ban elected officials, families from political trading

House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil filed the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, which has reportedly gained the support of President Donald Trump.

2 min read • Jun 19 • By Kirk Geller

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Ivory Coast player Wahi cleared to enter Canada after travel block over spot-fixing probe

Elye Wahi, under investigation by French authorities over alleged spot-fixing in a Ligue 1 match, was initially banned from entering Canada for Ivory Coast's World Cup fixture against Germany before receiving last-minute authorization to travel.

2 min read • Jun 19 • By Milagros del Priore

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PopOK Gaming Enters Swiss iGaming Market with Official Game Certification

PopOK Gaming, a leading modern iGaming content developer, has officially secured game certification for the regulated Swiss market.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Will Underwood

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Uruguay evaluates private bid for Hotel Casino Carmelo

Uruguay's Ministry of Tourism has confirmed an active private proposal tied to a casino license for the long-abandoned Hotel Casino Carmelo, while disclosing a fallback plan to sell the property with no conditions attached if the talks fail.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Milagros del Priore