South Korea's Democratic Party has once again launched a regulatory offensive against in-game monetization systems, proposing a revised "Game Industry Promotion Act" aimed directly at the criticized "gacha" mechanisms likened to gambling.According to Inven Global, the amendment submitted by party le
The Lottery and Gaming Fund has become a crucial pillar in driving the socio-economic development of Zimbabwe. The fund aims to fully utilize the economic potential of the gaming industry to provide financial support for national development and social welfare.Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has updated its advertising guidelines to close loopholes that allowed overseas gambling operators to target UK consumers with advertisements. Previously, non-UK registered licensed gambling operators were not bound by CAP guidelines in content marketing.A
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently issued a notice, warning consumers about several unauthorized websites falsely claiming affiliation or possession of its license.The notice points out that these websites misleadingly mention MGA licensing and regulatory approval, which may mislead players i
The Minister of Sports and Tourism, Rudolf Huliak, has proposed amendments to the country's gambling legislation, emphasizing that the purpose of this move is to regulate the gambling market, not to promote its growth, despite opposition from conservatives.Huliak stated that the current gambling law
Zimbabwe's online gambling market is rapidly rising, becoming an important part of the country's economic diversification and digital transformation. With the increase in internet penetration and the popularity of mobile payments, online gambling is becoming increasingly popular among Zimbabwe's you
India's recently passed bill banning online real-money gambling is awaiting the president's signature, having swiftly passed through both houses of parliament, causing industry shock and international attention.The legislation, named "Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Act (2025)," was submitte
The National Betting Authority (NBA) has recently expressed concerns about the increasing number of unlicensed online casino advertisements on social media. The regulatory body noted that many advertising platforms do not have the permission to operate legally in Cyprus.Particularly concerning is th
The Office of the Attorney General of Brazil (AGU) has launched an investigation into Meta, demanding the removal of illegal online gambling promotional content published within Brazil's territory within 48 hours. The investigation found hundreds of ads from unauthorized operators running in the adv
Recently, 19 licensed gambling operators in the Philippines announced the establishment of the "Philippines PlaySafe Alliance" to strengthen regulatory compliance, protect consumers, and combat unauthorized gambling activities. The signing ceremony was held in Taguig City, with industry giants such
According to the latest "Gambling Activity Report" released by the Spanish Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and the 2030 Agenda, the online gambling activities in Spain saw a year-on-year increase of over 20% in 2024, with the number of active gamblers soaring to 1,991,550, an increase of
Permanent TSB in Ireland recently launched a new feature that allows customers to voluntarily block gambling transactions on their bank cards. This initiative is designed to provide tools for users with gambling issues to better control their spending behaviors and has been highly commended by the n
Argentinian marketing expert and social media influencer Agustina Cabaleiro recently disclosed in a video to her 537,000 Instagram followers how online gambling companies attract content creators to promote their services amidst tightening regulations and economic hardships.Cabaleiro revealed the d
The Public Defender's Office in Rio de Janeiro has filed a class action lawsuit against 43 gambling companies, including Betano, Pixbet, and bet365, accusing them of misleading consumers in their advertisements and demanding compensation of 300 million Brazilian Reais (approximately 53 million US do
Recently, the Philippine socio-cultural research company "Fourth Wall" released a survey targeting national online gambling users. The results show that among the more than a thousand players surveyed, the majority prefer to choose regulated, legal platforms to avoid scams and legal risks.During the
The Central Bank of the Philippines (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, BSP) recently issued a public consultation draft proposing stricter regulation of banks and electronic wallet services involved in online gambling payments. This move aims to enhance protection for minors, problem gamblers, and other
