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PAGCOR Decoupling: What It Means for Philippine Casino Regulation
PAGCOR says its proposal to separate casino operations from regulation remains under GCG review. Here is what has been confirmed and what still needs approval.
16 Sept 20266 min readMaya Chen
Gauteng Gambling Oversight: What the Casino Visits Will Test
Gauteng lawmakers are visiting two Ekurhuleni casinos to test whether the province’s gambling rules remain effective, practical and fit for a changing market.
15 Sept 20266 min read
UK Political Betting Case: Two More Plead Guilty
Two former senior Conservative figures have admitted cheating offences over bets placed with confidential knowledge of the 2024 UK general election date.
14 Sept 20266 min read
New Zealand Online Casino Licence Auction Starts 29 September
New Zealand is moving to the auction stage of its online casino licensing process. Winning a bid gives an operator the right to apply, not an automatic licence.
13 Sept 20267 min read
Massachusetts Can Ban Bettors Who Harass Athletes
The Bet on Respect program gives Massachusetts a statewide process to investigate betting-related athlete harassment and exclude offenders from licensed sportsbooks and casinos.
12 Sept 20266 min read
FATF Publishes New Gambling Money-Laundering Red Flags
The FATF’s first detailed assessment of online and illegal gambling identifies warning signs involving player accounts, payments, betting patterns and operator ownership.
11 Sept 20267 min read
Brazil Closes Consultation on New Betting Authorization Rules
Brazil’s betting regulator has closed a 45-day consultation on replacing the rules used to authorize fixed-odds betting operators. The final ordinance has not yet been published.
10 Sept 20266 min read
Cambodia Drafts New Casino Licence Renewal Standards
Cambodia’s gambling regulator is developing an integrity and quality test for casino licence renewals after enforcement action across the licensed sector.
9 Sept 20267 min read
Responsible Gambling in South Africa: Help, Limits and Warning Signs
South Africa’s gambling regulator is urging households to put essential costs first as financial pressure rises. Here are the practical limits, warning signs and support routes to know.
8 Sept 20267 min read
UK Gambling Deposit Limits Change on 30 September 2026
British online gambling operators must offer clearly named gross deposit limits from 30 September, while customers can keep other financial limits where available.
7 Sept 20267 min read
Finland Gambling Licence Market Opens in July 2027
Finland is replacing part of the Veikkaus monopoly with licensed competition for online casino games and betting from 1 July 2027.
6 Sept 20267 min read
New Zealand Online Casino Rules Set Player-Protection Standards
New Zealand’s licensed online casinos will face mandatory limits, cooling-off periods, credit-card restrictions, withdrawal safeguards and tighter advertising rules.
5 Sept 20268 min read
NFL Asks Prediction Markets to Drop Injury and First-Play Contracts
The NFL has renewed its call for prediction markets to remove contracts tied to injuries, officiating and easily manipulated moments as the 2026 season approaches.
4 Sept 20267 min read
South Africa Moves Toward Blocking Illegal Online Betting Sites
South Africa’s National Gambling Board is developing a system to monitor, track and block illegal online gambling sites as African regulators seek stronger cross-border cooperation.
3 Sept 20267 min read
BresBet and Bet St George Licences Suspended by UK Regulator
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended BresBet and Bet St George while it reviews suspected social-responsibility and anti-money-laundering failings.
1 Sept 20267 min read
Brazil Tightens Betting Ad Rules for Influencers and Child Protection
CONAR has updated Brazil’s betting-advertising code with stronger controls for influencers, illegal-site promotions, risk warnings and campaigns that may reach children.
31 Aug 20268 min read
PAGCOR Plans App to Identify Licensed Online Gaming Sites
The Philippine regulator plans to launch a player-protection app before the end of 2026, helping users distinguish PAGCOR-licensed platforms from illegal online gaming sites.
30 Aug 20267 min read
Google Tightens Gambling Ads Certification Across All Markets
Google now requires revised certification applications for gambling ads, with local-licence evidence, clearer destination disclosures and separate applications for every target country.
29 Aug 20267 min read
Nevada Gaming Revenue Reaches $1.39 Billion in July 2026
Nevada casinos reported $1.388 billion in gaming win for July 2026, up 2.1% year on year, as the Las Vegas Strip rose while Downtown Las Vegas declined.
28 Aug 20266 min read
New South Wales Plans Statewide Gambling Exclusion and Advertising Curbs
New South Wales has announced a $95.2 million gambling reform package covering statewide self-exclusion, gaming-room facial recognition, fewer poker machines and tighter marketing rules.
27 Aug 20268 min read
Kenya Restarts Gambling Licensing Under Its 2026 Rules
Kenya’s gambling regulator can resume most licensing work after the High Court narrowed a stay on the 2026 rules. Licence fees and minimum-capital provisions remain suspended pending judgment.
26 Aug 20267 min read
QuinnBet Agrees £609,104 UK Gambling Commission Settlement
The UK Gambling Commission found anti-money-laundering and safer-gambling failures at QuinnBet, including delayed harm detection, failed deposit-limit controls and missed financial vulnerability checks.
24 Aug 20267 min read
Australia Passes New Gambling Advertising Laws for 2027
Australia’s Parliament has passed new gambling advertising laws covering live sport, online targeting, inducements and BetStop. Most reforms start on 1 January 2027.
23 Aug 20267 min read
New Jersey Online Casinos Set a $276.9 Million July Revenue Record
New Jersey internet gaming win reached $276.9 million in July 2026, up 12% year on year. The state data also shows strong casino and sportsbook results, but each measure needs careful interpretation.
22 Aug 20266 min read
Philippine Gaming Revenue Falls 20.3% as Electronic Gaming Slows
PAGCOR says Philippine gross gaming revenue fell to ₱88.13 billion in the second quarter of 2026. Licensed casinos regained the largest share as electronic gaming weakened.
21 Aug 20266 min read
Sweden Maps How Unlicensed Gambling Ads Reach Players Online
Sweden’s gambling regulator says unlicensed operators reach players through affiliates, streaming, social media, sponsored search and direct messages. Here is how to identify the risks and check a site’s status.
20 Aug 20266 min read
Brazil Suspends 14 Betting Sites Over Monitoring and Responsible-Gaming Failures
Brazil’s federal betting regulator has ordered 14 authorised domains to stop operating while specified monitoring, ownership and responsible-gaming failures are addressed. Players retain access to withdraw funds.
19 Aug 20266 min read
South Africa’s Gambling Regulator Warns Against Betting as an Income Plan
South Africa’s National Gambling Board has linked its latest responsible-gambling warning to rising unemployment and household pressure. Here is what online betting customers should check before risking money.
18 Aug 20266 min read
EU AI Act Transparency Rules Now Apply to Gambling Technology
The EU AI Act’s Article 50 transparency obligations started applying on 2 August 2026. Gambling operators, suppliers and affiliates should now review AI disclosures, synthetic-content labelling and player-facing controls.
16 Aug 20266 min read
New Zealand’s Online Casino Regime Moves into Implementation
New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Act and supporting regulations are now in force, but the market remains in transition. Here is what the 2026 framework means for operators and players before licensing begins.
15 Aug 20266 min read
Nevada Gaming Control Board Opens Comment Period on Proposed Internal-Control Revisions
Nevada has released proposed revisions to its Minimum Internal Control Standards for card games and interactive gaming. The 30-day comment period gives licensees a chance to address the specific provisions before adoption.
14 Aug 20265 min read
Singapore Illegal Gambling Enforcement Targets Operators and Bank-Account Facilitators
Singapore’s authorities continue to target illegal online gambling networks, the payment infrastructure behind them, and the risks faced by people who surrender bank accounts or digital credentials.
13 Aug 20265 min read
FTC Opens Comment Period on Wagering-App Push Notifications
The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a petition that would require meaningful consent and clearer opt-outs for marketing push notifications from wagering applications.
12 Aug 20265 min read
UK Illegal Gambling Crackdown Shows Why Licence Checks Matter
A coordinated operation in Sheffield and Doncaster found illegal betting terminals, cash and gold. The Gambling Commission says the action underlines the consumer risks of unlicensed gambling.
11 Aug 20265 min read
Brazil Betting Rules Face Another Tightening as New Restrictions Move Forward
Brazil’s federal betting regulator is preparing further restrictions, while the Ministry of Finance’s current framework keeps authorisation, approved domains, and player safeguards at the centre of market access.
10 Aug 20265 min read
Australia’s $24.24 Million Online Poker Penalties Put Illegal Services on Notice
Federal Court orders highlighted by Australia’s communications regulator impose $24.24 million in new penalties over prohibited online poker services, taking the proceedings total to $29.24 million.
9 Aug 20265 min read
Kenya’s 2026 Gambling Regulations Put Responsible Gaming at the Centre
Kenya’s new gambling regulations create a detailed framework for online operations, exclusion requests, identity checks, advertising, and foreign-based operators. Here is what the rules signal for Africa’s regulated iGaming market.
7 Aug 20266 min read
Wynn Al Marjan Targets September 2027 Opening: What the UAE Project Signals
Wynn Resorts has moved the expected Wynn Al Marjan Island opening to September 2027. The project illustrates why construction schedules, event coverage and regulatory verification must be kept separate.
5 Aug 20265 min read
International iGaming Signals: New Licensing, Enforcement and Market Data in August 2026
A source-backed international briefing covering new casino licensing opportunities in Denmark, enforcement in Great Britain, Asian casino performance, and Arizona's latest event-wagering allocation.
4 Aug 20266 min read
PAGCOR Extends Philippine Online Gaming B2B Accreditation Deadline to September 2026
A new deadline gives covered business-to-business gaming providers more time to complete Philippine accreditation requirements, while leaving a clear October decommissioning risk for incomplete applications.
3 Aug 20264 min read
Prediction Markets in 2026: Regulatory Boundaries Are Being Tested
Recent US court cases, proposed CFTC rules and industry growth are forcing a clearer distinction between financial event contracts and sports betting. The implications reach operators, leagues and consumers internationally.
2 Aug 20265 min read
Global iGaming Regulation in 2026: Controls Face a Wider Test
From policy volatility in Asia-Pacific to supplier enforcement in Great Britain and biometric proposals in Argentina, current developments show how player protection and market controls are being tested across borders.
29 Jul 20265 min read
Brazil Tightens Betting Advertising Rules as Regulated Markets Raise Consumer Protection Standards
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has introduced mandatory risk warnings and broader advertising responsibilities for fixed-odds betting. The changes offer a clear compliance signal for operators, suppliers, and affiliates in international markets.
27 Jul 20265 min read
MGA Sets 2026 Supervisory Priorities for Compliance, Player Protection and Sports Betting Integrity
The Malta Gaming Authority’s 2026 supervisory programme focuses on cash, crypto assets, player protection reporting, and sports betting integrity. Here is what the regulator has actually announced.
25 Jul 20265 min read
UK Gambling Commission Announces £4.75m Settlement with Evolution Malta Over Unlicensed Supply Chain Risk
The UK Gambling Commission says Evolution Malta supplied games that appeared on six unlicensed websites accessible in Great Britain. The case highlights why supplier due diligence and market controls matter across regulated iGaming.
24 Jul 20264 min read
MGA Warns About Websites Impersonating Licensed Operators
The Malta Gaming Authority has identified three websites impersonating MGA licences or licensed operators. Here is what the warning means and how to verify an operator before using it.
16 Jul 20264 min read
iGaming Trends in international markets 2026 — AI, Crypto, Live Dealer, and What's Next
From AI-powered personalisation to MiCA-regulated crypto casinos and next-gen live dealer streaming — we break down the iGaming trends that will define international markets in 2026.
20 Jun 20268 min read
Live Betting Strategies for Football: In-Play Guide for International Bettors
Live betting is a different game from pre-match wagering. Learn the strategies that work in-play, from timing your entries to reading momentum shifts and exploiting market delays.
23 Jun 20259 min read
international markets Online Gambling Laws 2025 — What Every Player Needs to Know
What is the legal status of online gambling in international markets in 2025? We break down the laws, your rights as a player, tax implications, and how the regulated framework protects you.
22 Jun 20259 min read
How to Read Betting Odds: A Beginner's Guide for International Bettors
Decimal, fractional, American — betting odds come in many formats. Learn how they work, what they reveal about probability, and how to compare value across sportsbooks in international markets.
21 Jun 20258 min read
Best Casino Welcome Bonuses in international markets 2025 — Ranked by True Value
Not all casino bonuses are created equal. We calculated the real expected value of every regulated welcome offer to find which promotions genuinely put money in players in international markets' pockets.
20 Jun 20258 min read
Online Casino vs Sportsbook: Which Is Right for You in international markets?
Should you play online casino games or bet on sports? We compare the experience, the odds, the house edge, and the regulatory protections for each option available to players in international markets.
19 Jun 20258 min read
Best Sportsbooks in international markets for 2025 — Licensed Bookmakers Ranked
We rank every licensed sportsbook available to players in international markets in 2025. From odds competitiveness to payout speed and betting features, find which bookmaker deserves your action.
18 Jun 20259 min read
Responsible Gaming in international markets — Every Tool, Limit, and Support Resource Explained
Gambling should be entertainment, not a financial strategy. We explain every responsible gaming tool available at regulated casinos, how to set limits that work, and where to get help.
10 Jun 20259 min read
Cryptocurrency Betting — Regulated Sites That Accept Crypto in 2025
Can you bet with Bitcoin at licensed casinos? We investigate the intersection of crypto and regulated gambling rules, including which operators accept cryptocurrency.
1 Jun 20258 min read
Live Casino — Real Dealers, Real Tables, Real Experience 2025
Experience the thrill of a land-based casino from your living room. We review every licensed live casino available in international markets, with a focus on dealer quality, streaming tech, and game variety.
20 May 20257 min read
Betting Strategies for Football Accumulators — The Complete Bettor's Guide
Football accumulators promise huge payouts from tiny stakes, but the maths is stacked against you. Learn the strategies that give you a genuine edge, from selection criteria to cash-out timing.
18 Apr 202510 min read
How to Claim a Casino Bonus — Complete Wagering Guide 2025
Casino bonuses look generous until you read the terms. We break down wagering requirements, game contributions, and time limits so you can separate genuine value from clever marketing.
5 Apr 20258 min read
Best Licensed Online Casinos 2025 — The Complete Ranking
We rank the top 10 licensed online casinos available to players in international markets in 2025. From game selection to withdrawal speed, find which operators genuinely deserve your money.
15 Mar 20258 min read
Sports Betting: Ultimate Odds Comparison Guide 2025
We compare sports betting odds across every licensed sportsbooks available in international markets. Discover which bookmakers consistently offer the best value on football, basketball, and tennis.
22 Feb 20257 min read
Online Gambling Regulations — What Every Player Needs to Know
The regulated is Europe's most respected gambling regulator, but what does it actually do for players? Understand your rights, how licences work, and what to do if a dispute arises.
10 Jan 20259 min read