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Mexico seizes 78 illegal slot machines in coordinated Sonora crackdown Latin AmericaFederal and state authorities in Mexico have confiscated 78 illegal slot machines across six municipalities in Sonora, in a joint operation targeting clandestine gambling networks linked to organised crime.January 25, 2026 -
SBC and AFFiGAMING Partner to Support Responsible Affiliate Growth in Brazil SBCSBC has partnered with AFFiGAMING, Brazil’s first dedicated affiliates association, to support stronger representation, clearer structure, and the development of best practices for affiliates in the country’s newly regulated betting market.January 25, 2026 -
Thailand blocks nearly 184,000 online gambling URLs in three-month cyber crackdown ThailandThailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society says it has shut down 183,977 gambling-related URLs since October, as part of a broader operation that blocked more than 220,000 illegal online items in just over three months.January 25, 2026 -
Brazilian bill would use “bets tax” to fund income tax exemption for teachers BrazilBrazil’s Senate is examining Bill 5.143/2025, which proposes financing income tax relief for teachers earning up to R$10,000 a month by earmarking revenue from the federal tax on fixed-odds betting (bets).January 25, 2026 -
GameBeat Unveils Fortune Five Xmas Double, Double the Holiday Fun GameBeatGameBeat rings in the festive season with Fortune Five Xmas Double, a joyful holiday slot that elevates classic fruit action with enhanced features and double jackpot excitement bringing players cheer and win potential wrapped in seasonal spice.January 25, 2026 -
UAE quietly strips gambling and betting rules from new civil code RegulationThe United Arab Emirates has removed all references to gambling and betting from its new Civil Transactions Law, a technical but significant shift that clears space for a separate GCGRA-led commercial gaming regime from June 2026.January 24, 2026 -
Curaçao Gaming Authority updates portal rules to tighten LOK compliance RegulationThe Curaçao Gaming Authority has overhauled its online portal documentation, adding new guidance on incident reporting, player complaints, domain management and user roles to help licensees meet Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK) requirements.January 24, 2026 -
Affiliate Leaders Summit Returns to SBC Summit Rio as Operators and Affiliates Adapt to Brazil’s Market Realities SBCAs Brazil’s regulated betting market moves into a more mature phase, affiliates and operators are reassessing how global performance models translate to local behaviour, culture, and compliance requirements.January 24, 2026 -
Mauritius gambling regulator threatens legal action over horse racing integrity report MauritiusThe Gambling Regulatory Authority of Mauritius has rejected allegations made in a L’Express report on its Horse Racing Integrity Division, warning it may take the newspaper to court over what it calls unfounded and anonymous claims about “legally flawed” oversight.January 24, 2026 -
Dominican court drops case against former gambling regulator after restitution and cooperation deal Latin AmericaThe former head of casinos and gambling in the Dominican Republic, Oscar Arturo Chalas Guerrero, has been freed from prosecution after repaying RD$20m and providing evidence in a major corruption probe involving ex-ministers.January 23, 2026
