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Rio prosecutors arrest four in crackdown on illegal bingo network

Operation targets alleged administrators of a clandestine bingo venue in Rio’s West Zone.

2 min read • Feb 12 • By Layla Victoria

Philippine police intensifies crackdown on illegal e-sabong

Police warn of sophisticated livestream networks as Senate flags renewed activity.

1 min read • Feb 12 • By Keih Ma

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PAGCOR outlines tighter online gambling rules as Senate flags consumer and financial risks

Regulator moves to strengthen KYC, restrict advertising and expand responsible gaming tools.

2 min read • Feb 12 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Tabcorp fined after illegal in-play bets accepted across 32 tennis matches

ACMA issues AU$158,400 (US$112,804) penalty and warns operator after third breach since 2021.

1 min read • Feb 12 • By Keih Ma

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Bally’s opens $1.1bn loan facility, completes $700m sale of Twin River Lincoln

The operator stated proceeds from the new term loan credit facility will be used for ‘general corporate purposes,’ including the development of casino properties in New York and Chicago.

1 min read • Feb 11 • By Kirk Geller

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Nevada regulators to launch civil enforcement action against Kalshi on February 17

The state’s Attorney General’s Office believes Kalshi ‘harms the public’ by offering sports betting while failing to comply with similar regulatory oversight as licensed operators in Nevada.

2 min read • Feb 11 • By Kirk Geller

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Estonia to restore online gambling tax after drafting error

Amendment will reinstate a 5.5% tax on remote casino and skill games from 1 March 2026.

2 min read • Feb 11 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Chilean Government opens bidding process for Iquique casino operation

Chile’s Superintendence of Casinos of Gaming (SCJ) has initiated the formal bidding process to grant a new operating license for the Iquique casino as part of a broader concession renewal cycle.

1 min read • Feb 11 • By Milagros del Priore

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Defense alleges damage to seized machines in Chile illegal casino case

Defense attorneys in Concepción argue that deterioration of more than 1,600 seized gaming machines could compromise forensic examination in an ongoing illegal casino investigation.

1 min read • Feb 11 • By Milagros del Priore

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Argentinian reality TV Star criminally charged in illegal betting case

Argentinian former Big Brother contestant Daniela Celis has been criminally charged in an illegal online betting case, which she says stems from unauthorized use of her image by a fan account.

2 min read • Feb 11 • By Milagros del Priore