GCGRA Appoints Ciarán Carruthers as CEO of UAE Gambling Regulator
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has named Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO. The move comes as the country expands licensed land-based and online gaming.
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MGA Urges Stricter Monitoring Ahead of 2026 World Cup
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.
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Nigeria States Take Control of Gambling Regulation After Supreme Court Ruling
Nigeria’s Supreme Court transferred gambling oversight to state governments in 2024. A new reciprocity licensing model now coordinates online regulation across participating states.
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Stake Secures Buenos Aires Licence for Argentina Expansion
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.
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Pagcor Plans Structural Split as Gaming Revenue Falls in Q1 2026
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.
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Brazil’s First Legal World Cup Betting Cycle Begins in 2026
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.
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AUSTRAC Orders AML Audit of NSW Sports Club
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.
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UK MPs Urge Pause on Gambling Commission Affordability Checks
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.
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Gauteng Gambling Board CEO Dismissed After Misconduct Probe
The CEO of the Gauteng Gambling Board has been dismissed and its CFO suspended following a forensic investigation into governance and financial misconduct allegations.
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Brazil Enforces Betting Ban for Desenrola Programme Participants
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.
