The transformation of online gambling regulation in Brazil has entered a critical phase, with the Ministry of Finance reviewing the legal operation applications of 25 companies, a number that highlights the market's strong interest in this billion-real sector. The license framework sets multidimens
Brazil's fixed-odds betting market has delivered a remarkable report card just one year after opening. From a blank slate to full bloom, the regulation process is undoubtedly the biggest engine of this "rampage," not only attracting massive users but also bringing considerable tax revenue to the gov
A jewelry store located in the Cotai Strip integrated resort in Macau is under investigation by the Judiciary Police for allegedly conducting illegal currency exchanges for gamblers. Preliminary estimates suggest that the amount involved reaches approximately $24 million. During the operation, two l
Brazil's new online gambling market has strict compliance requirements, involving anti-money laundering, customer verification, and technical standards, among other aspects. Operators must pay close attention to avoid pitfalls. Detailed reports are available on the PASA official website to help ever
Regulatory bodies are becoming increasingly strict, and companies are paying more attention to compliance, but strangely, the number of violations and fines in the European online gambling industry is on the rise rather than decreasing. This is actually due to continuously upgraded regulations, oper
The Gibraltar Gambling Commission issued a formal warning to Platinum Gaming for deficiencies in anti-money laundering and social responsibility, but decided not to impose additional financial penalties. Previously, the UK Gambling Commission had fined the operator £10 million for operational issues
The Golden Bay Casino Park in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, was recently raided and sealed off by the gendarmerie forces. The site was completely blocked, personnel were ordered to evacuate, and some areas are undergoing inspection. This operation is suspected to be related to Cambodia's nationwide anti-
Australia's Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) has filed a civil penalty lawsuit against gambling operator Entain, accusing it of "serious and systematic" anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) violations from December 2018 to August 2024. Entain Australia h
Estonia's parliament is currently considering a new gambling bill aimed at attracting online gaming operators by lowering tax rates, strengthening regulation, and leveraging digital infrastructure, challenging the status of traditional iGaming centers such as Malta. This bill, the largest revision i
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that starting from October 2, 2025, a new mandatory certification system for B2B online gaming service providers will be fully implemented. All third-party enterprises providing products or services to licensed operators must pass of
Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), once again made it clear: the Philippines should not completely ban online gambling, but should promote industry compliance, safety, and sustainable development through stricter regulation.Tengco deli
Online gambling company Annexio Limited announced that it will voluntarily surrender its B2C license in the Isle of Man, becoming another company to exit the local licensing system. Despite this, the company emphasized that its headquarters will remain in Douglas, "Our roots are still here".Founded
Thai police are accelerating their crackdown on a transnational telecommunication fraud syndicate led by "Fu Guoan". On July 23, the Technology Crime Suppression Division announced that the case had been transferred to the Anti-Money Laundering Office to initiate asset freezing and fund recovery, an
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) have officially signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing cooperation and coordination between the two regulatory bodies. The agreement covers structured information exchange, law enforcement c
As global anti-money laundering regulators are set to conduct an in-depth review of Canada's national framework in November, Canadian gaming industry and regulatory experts are urgently calling for systemic reforms to the current anti-money laundering system. This assessment, initiated by the Financ
Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) began in the Cagayan Special Economic Zone in 2003, initially as a policy experiment modeled after European practices. Cagayan, relying on the "RA 7922 Act," gained licensing autonomy and attracted a large number of Chinese-funded platforms. The basic logi
