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Myanmar steps up arrests and deportations of foreign nationals tied to online scams and gambling RegulationMyanmar’s Ministry of Information has announced intensified efforts to track, detain and deport foreign nationals involved in online fraud and illegal gambling in border areas, positioning mass removals as a key tool to dismantle cross-border criminal networks.January 20, 2026 -
Mexico’s federal prosecutors seize 38 illegal slot machines near schools in Veracruz Latin AmericaMexico’s Attorney General’s Office has confiscated 38 illegal slot machines and MX$44,000 in cash during a raid in Tuxpan, Veracruz, after a citizen complaint about gambling businesses operating close to schools.January 19, 2026 -
Brazil’s betting regulator rejects claims of fraud in central self-exclusion system BrazilBrazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has moved to reassure operators over alleged fraud in the national self-exclusion scheme, stressing that there are no official complaints recorded in the System of Betting Management (Sigap) about misuse of the tool.January 19, 2026 -
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The Digital Awakening of N'Djamena: 1xBet Dominates in the Desert. Top 10 Chad Brands (November 2025) ChadChad remains one of the most difficult but least competitive markets. Low internet penetration is offset by high user activity in major cities. Who is sharing this developing market in November 2025?January 19, 2026 -
Nigeria exempts gambling and lottery stakes from VAT under new Tax Act NigeriaFrom 1 January 2026, gambling and lottery stakes in Nigeria are no longer subject to value-added tax (VAT), with the Nigerian Tax Act 2025 clarifying that wagers themselves are exempt while profits from gaming remain taxable.January 19, 2026 -
Nottingham Forest ready to cut Zinchenko loan short, but no break clause in Arsenal deal EuropeNottingham Forest are reportedly looking to terminate Oleksandr Zinchenko’s loan from Arsenal ahead of schedule, yet the absence of a break clause in the agreement means the club will have to negotiate a solution if they want the Ukrainian defender to leave before the end of the season.January 18, 2026 -
Casablanca court orders Moroccan telecoms to block offshore gambling sites MoroccoMorocco’s commercial court in Casablanca has ordered Maroc Telecom, Orange Maroc and Inwi to block unlicensed online gambling platforms and their subdomains at DNS and IP level, in a landmark ruling that tightens the country’s stance on offshore betting operators.January 18, 2026 -
SportPesa: The Return of a Legend. How the East African Giant Regained Global Recognition by November 2025 Market analysisSportPesa is synonymous with African gambling, known for its massive jackpots and high-profile global sponsorships. After difficult regulatory periods in East Africa, the brand not only survived but strengthened its positions in Kenya and Tanzania, banking on loyalty, proven mechanics, and social responsibility.January 18, 2026 -
South Africa’s proposed national online gambling tax is sharpening the focus on retention efficiency and promotion-ready mechanics Timeless techSouth Africa’s online gambling conversation has turned more policy-led, with National Treasury publishing a draft discussion paper on 25 November 2025 that considers a 20% national online gambling tax on gross gambling revenue, and inviting public comment through 30 January 2026. When taxation and oversight move up the agenda, operators tend to re-check cost-to-serve, retention efficiency and whic...January 18, 2026
