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  Thailand blocks nearly 184,000 online gambling URLs in three-month cyber crackdown Thailand

  Thailand’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
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  Brazilian bill would use “bets tax” to fund income tax exemption for teachers Brazil

  Brazil’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
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  GameBeat Unveils Fortune Five Xmas Double, Double the Holiday Fun GameBeat

  GameBeat 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
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  UAE quietly strips gambling and betting rules from new civil code Regulation

  The 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
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  Curaçao Gaming Authority updates portal rules to tighten LOK compliance Regulation

  The 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
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  Affiliate Leaders Summit Returns to SBC Summit Rio as Operators and Affiliates Adapt to Brazil’s Market Realities SBC

  As 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
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  Mauritius gambling regulator threatens legal action over horse racing integrity report Mauritius

  The 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
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  Dominican court drops case against former gambling regulator after restitution and cooperation deal Latin America

  The 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
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  Brooklyn Beckham confirms estrangement from parents in public statement on family feud Europe

  Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, the eldest son of former Manchester United and Real Madrid star David Beckham, has issued a lengthy public statement confirming his estrangement from his parents and accusing them of putting the “Beckham brand” ahead of family ties.

  January 23, 2026
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  iGaming Club Barcelona 2026: Wrap-Up & Highlights iGaming Club

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  iGaming Club Barcelona 2026 came to an end after welcoming the iGaming community to what became our largest affiliate-led networking event yet, with around 800 attendees taking part.

  January 23, 2026