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2025 in review: What were the biggest global gaming trends?

In our own 'wrapped' style round-up, the Global Gaming Insider team reviews the biggest developments across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.

15 min read • Jan 5 • By Tim Poole

Polymarket bets draw scrutiny after Venezuela strike market delivers outsized returns

A newly created account on prediction market Polymarket generated more than $400,000 in profits from wagers placed shortly before the Trump administration confirmed military action against Venezuela, prompting questions over timing and market integrity.

3 min read • Jan 5 • By Shaan Khan

Systems & Software Lottery + 1 more

Brazil: BR1bn prize demand overloads Caixa's systems

The unprecedented BR1bn ($186m) jackpot led to an unprecedented volume of last-minute bets.

3 min read • Jan 2 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 2 more

Brazil extends digital cooperation to curb illegal betting promotion

The Ministry of Finance's betting authority and Brazil's Digital Council have extended a cooperation agreement with major tech platforms.

3 min read • Jan 2 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Not-so-golden ticket: Arrests made Brazil over lottery scam

Police in southern Brazil arrested two suspects linked to the a long-running 'winning lottery ticket' fraud scheme in the country.

3 min read • Dec 31 • By Layla Victoria

Property records found in casino investigation safety deposit boxes

Legal & Regulatory Payments + 2 more

Argentina casino probe finds property records

Prosecutors discovered real estate contracts in safety deposit boxes tied to an alleged illegal online casino network, evidence that may help trace suspected laundering of gambling proceeds.

4 min read • Dec 30 • By Milagros del Priore

Lotería de Santa Cruz concludes solidarity holiday campaign

Financial Casino + 2 more

Argentina: Lotería de Santa Cruz wraps up holiday toy drive

LOAS distributed more than 250 toys to churches and community support organizations as part of its responsible gaming-led social initiative.

2 min read • Dec 30 • By Milagros del Priore

Systems & Software Online + 2 more

MC Games and PlayBet adopt Legitimuz identity verification tools

The platforms have partnered with identity verification provider Legitimuz to enhance fraud prevention and account security.

3 min read • Dec 30 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Systems & Software + 4 more

Caixa launches legal challenge against lottery platform linked to influencer

Brazil's state-owned lottery operator has filed a lawsuit against influencer Paulinha Leite over the legality of her lottery pool intermediation model.

3 min read • Dec 30 • By Layla Victoria

Systems & Software Lottery + 2 more

Brazil: State lottery launches institutional page amid stalled licensing process

Mato Grosso do Sul's state lottery has gained a dedicated space on the Government website, despite its operating tender being suspended by the state audit court.

3 min read • Dec 30 • By Layla Victoria