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Philippines proposes tighter payment checks after illegal casino discovery

The Philippine central bank has proposed stronger merchant-screening requirements after payment surveillance uncovered thousands of accounts allegedly connected to illegal activities.

2 min read • Sep 17 • By Jack Found

SBC Summit’s Web3 & Crypto Academy to Explore Payments, Blockchain and the Future of Gambling

SBC Summit will explore practical applications of Web3 and crypto across payments, transparency, security and player trust.

3 min read • Sep 11 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Denmark expands AML duties for gambling operators

From 15 September, gambling operators must assess proliferation-financing risks, strengthen sanctions controls and introduce independent testing of their compliance frameworks.

1 min read • Sep 11 • By Jack Found

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Resorts World Sentosa adds UPI payments for Indian visitors

Indian travelers can now use familiar payment apps for selected online bookings.

1 min read • Sep 10 • By Keih Ma

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MGCB commits $150,000 to school booster clubs for RGEM

The High School Boosters Program is part of the MGCB’s Don’t Bet on Your Future campaign, which enlists booster organizations as ‘frontline advocates’ for youth gambling prevention.

2 min read • Sep 3 • By Kirk Geller

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Spanish AML reform proposes new fees for gambling operators

Draft legislation would establish ANIFI as Spain’s central financial intelligence and anti-money laundering body, financed partly through fees charged to gambling operators and other regulated entities.

2 min read • Sep 3 • By Jack Found

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

UK: Gambling Commission suspends licences of BresBet and Bet St George

The regulator is reviewing both licences, which will remain suspended while it investigates the identified potential breaches.

1 min read • Aug 31 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Danish authorities announce new AML training

Danish authorities are set to hold free case-based training on anti-money laundering and terrorist financing in November, with gambling industry professionals among those eligible to attend.

1 min read • Aug 28 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Ukraine regulator fines Sparktek UAH 4.3m over payment violations

The regulator launched an unscheduled inspection after receiving a player complaint.

1 min read • Aug 27 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Norway considers Polymarket DNS blocking and payment restrictions

The Norwegian Lottery Authority is assessing whether Polymarket constitutes illegal gambling, with DNS blocking and payment restrictions among the potential enforcement measures.

2 min read • Aug 27 • By Jack Found