India’s Parliament has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, introducing one of the strictest legal frameworks for the country’s digital entertainment sector. The new law bans all forms of online games involving real money and imposes harsh penalties on operators and promoters. The Bill cleared the Lok Sabha on Wednesday before […]

The Indian government has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha after cabinet approval. The legislation represents a balanced move to encourage innovation and youth engagement through safe online gaming. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the bill as the outcome of over three years of communication with industry […]

The authorities in Pakistan moved against gambling and financial apps not regulated by law because of legal and privacy concerns. Key Statistics Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) declared 46 mobile apps illegal. Identified illegal apps covered gambling, forex trading without approval, and data privacy violations. The public is advised to stay away from […]

Citing the impacts of the Trump tariffs, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has announced a sweeping set of tax changes to put the country’s economy back on track. This, according to a top official quoted by Reuters, will include consumption tax reforms such as slashing the top level of GST from 28% to 18%. However, […]

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) made clear again that it does not allow betting on local football games, and every betting company is told not to accept bets on any Ghana domestic league. This order stops wagers on the Ghana Premier League, Division One League, Women’s Premier League, and every other local football event in […]

A5447 is a law now in New Jersey, stopping sweepstakes gambling. The law says sweepstakes are games for marketing where you can win a prize or something of value, directly or using a payment system with special currency that can become prizes. This law lets people in charge of sports betting in New Jersey stop […]

Dubai Police and the UAE Ministry of Interior started the operation after INTERPOL sent out a red notice that listed the suspect as one of China’s top wanted people. Authorities said the person, who was not named, managed a big criminal group that made millions and operated several fake online gambling sites. Investigators reported these […]

The Department of the Interior and Local Government has enacted a comprehensive ban on online gambling for officials and employees under its jurisdiction. The directive was signed by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. It strictly prohibits engagement in online gambling and warns that violators might face criminal and administrative penalties. The measure also applies to local […]

The central bank in the Philippines told mobile wallets, payment apps, and other institutions that they must remove connections to online gambling sites as the country tries to control the fast-growing industry that has caused concern in society. Financial companies must remove icons that lead people to online betting within 48 hours from Thursday, Bangko […]

The Senate in Chile votes for an online betting regulation bill, moving plans to license, tax, and stop illegal gambling activities. The bill gained acceptance in the Senate with 27 members agreeing and 3 voting against it. There will be rules for licensing, limits on adverts, and actions to fight money laundering. Under the new […]