The Malta Gaming Authority has instructed licensed operators to strengthen suspicious betting monitoring before the 2026 World Cup. Other regulators in Europe and South Africa have issued similar warnings.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court transferred gambling oversight to state governments in 2024. A new reciprocity licensing model now coordinates online regulation across participating states.
Stake has obtained a provincial licence in Buenos Aires, expanding its regulated operations in Argentina. The country’s gambling market reached $5.03 billion in 2025.
Philippine gaming revenue fell 16% in Q1 2026 as online income declined sharply. Pagcor plans privatization, new minimum fees and a comprehensive online gaming law.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first tournament where Brazilian bettors can wager legally. Operators are turning to AI trading and localisation to compete in a rapidly growing market.
AUSTRAC has directed Bankstown District Sports Club to appoint an independent auditor to review its AML and CTF controls. The action forms part of broader scrutiny of Australia’s gambling sector.
A cross-party group of UK MPs has asked the Culture Secretary to suspend planned affordability checks by the Gambling Commission. They cite risks to horseracing, tax revenues, and the regulated betting market.
The CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board has been dismissed and its CFO suspended following a forensic investigation into governance and financial misconduct allegations.
Brazil now requires betting platforms to block users enrolled in the Desenrola Brasil programme for one year. Operators must suspend accounts, cancel open bets and refund balances.
Ohio and Colorado are reviewing bans on credit card deposits for online betting, while major operators such as BetMGM and Caesars have already ended the payment option nationwide.