The Attorney General of the Union (AGU) in Brazil sent an official notice to Meta, asking to take down ads from accounts showing betting and gambling services not allowed in Brazil. The National Attorney’s Office for the Defence of Democracy (PNDD) promoted this action with Meta, the company that owns Instagram and Facebook. AGU explained […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued a warning to TonyBet for offering betting markets in violation of Dutch gambling laws. The bets involved were on the winners of the Ballon d’Or and the Ballon d’Or for the FIFA Club World Cup, which are prohibited in the country. Dutch law allows licensed operators to offer […]

The Philippines keeps searching for ways to manage its online gaming industry. Key Points Philippine Finance Secretary Ralph Recto talked about a possible tax plan for online gaming in the country. Higher payments to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) were one option suggested by Recto. Rising Focus on Online Gaming Rules Discussions inside […]

Polymarket has joined the banned online gambling websites list after a report from Crikey appeared. The online gambling authority in Australia gave orders for internet providers to block Polymarket, following a Crikey investigation that showed the betting site was focusing on Australian users. On Wednesday, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced four “illegal […]

The Director General of GST Intelligence (DGCI) has issued a takedown notice against six online gaming and gambling platforms to Google. This is due to their failure to register in India and payIntegrated Goods and Services Tax. The implicated platforms include MGM91.com, Shakunimama.com, Khelomama.com, 247majestic.com, Redgames1.com, and karabet.in. These websites offer a range of games, […]

At SAGSE Paraguay 2025, Óscar Orué, who leads the National Directorate of Tax Revenue (DNIT), delivered a speech about new changes in Paraguay’s gambling rules. Asunción was the host city for this meeting, bringing together casino owners, regulators, and professionals from the sector, all to focus on Law No. 7438/2025. This law updates and gives […]

The Senate is starting an official review to check how online gaming affects people in the Philippines. Key Points The Philippine Senate leads an inquiry that looks into how online gaming is affecting every citizen living in the country. Senator Erwin Tulfo, who chairs the committee, wants a full ban and says the Philippines is […]

Parliament members are not happy with the slow action on casino regulations in Sri Lanka. Key Points The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) declares that the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) Bill does not meet international regulatory standards. Both the Finance Ministry and the Attorney General face criticism because of missed timelines for new casino control […]

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has formally reinforced its ban on advertisements from gambling companies in all areas connected to refereeing, including on uniforms, within the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) booth, and around the pitchside review zone. The directive was issued to all member associations on August 1, protecting the integrity of match […]

Senator Humberto Costa has introduced Bill 3754/2025, proposing significant changes to the country’s betting regulations. The bill features a minimum age limit for participating in fixed-odds betting between 18 to 21 years. The proposal also includes tighter restrictions on gambling-related advertising and sponsorships. The Senate will consider this bill in the spring. If approved, these […]