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BGC unveils five-point strategy to combat growing illegal gambling market

The Betting and Gaming Council has launched a new five-point plan aimed at tackling the UK's expanding illegal gambling market, warning that stronger action is needed to protect consumers and prevent further growth of unlicensed operators.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Jack Found

Russian authorities detain 24 over illegal gambling payment network

Authorities have detained multiple individuals over an alleged financial platform used to process payments for multiple illegal online casinos.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Chilean senators challenge tax authority over online gambling VAT decision

The dispute centres on an SII decision allowing online gambling platforms to pay digital VAT, which critics say grants de facto recognition to unlicensed operators.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Hyatt pushes gambling strategy in Mexico resorts

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is pushing ahead with an expansion plan that puts Mexico at the center of its loyalty and revenue diversification strategy through 2028.

2 min read • Jun 3 • By Milagros del Priore

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Finland: Veikkaus introducing 'individual care' safer gambling model

The initiative seeks to individualise player safety with age-based loss checkpoints and annual limits.

2 min read • Jun 3 • By Marieta Lezaic

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EGBA welcomes first European standard on gambling harm markers

Europe’s leading online gambling operators have expressed support for the new voluntary CEN standard on harm markers, which provides a baseline for identifying risky gambling behaviour.

1 min read • Jun 2 • By Marieta Lezaic

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DoubleDown to donate $10,000 to the American Cancer Society

DoubleDown announces donation in support of the ACS during National Cancer Survivors Month.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Eddie Overs

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Democratic Republic of the Congo to launch centralised gambling monitoring platform

The Ministry of Finance will introduce a centralised platform to oversee gambling operators and regulate activity across the sector.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Belarusbank blocks payments to foreign gambling sites

Belarusbank will introduce stricter card transaction controls from 15 June, including a full ban on payments to foreign gambling operators and new daily limits on domestic gambling transactions.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

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India: Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming

Companies face show-cause notices over alleged GST evasion of around Rs 2.5 lakh crore ($26bn) including penalties.

1 min read • May 28 • By Marieta Lezaic