Regulation

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  Colombia targets digital economy with new tax plans for crypto and online betting Latin America Regulation

  Colombia’s tax authority, the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN), is preparing new regulations to bring online gambling and cryptocurrency transactions under stricter oversight

  June 10, 2025
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  Members of Parliament warn Ghana students against gaming addiction Ghana Regulation

  More than 700 students of Accra Technical University (ATU) in Ghana were sensitized on the risks of gaming addiction and its impact on mental health during a recent awareness campaign.

  June 5, 2025
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  ISJ and Primeira Aposta strengthen ties to promote responsible gaming in Angola Angola Regulation

  The Gaming Supervision Institute (Instituto de Supervisão de Jogos – ISJ) held a working meeting with the gaming operator Primeira Aposta at the Institute's headquarters.

  June 5, 2025
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  Angola enhances oversight of gaming sector to combat illicit financial activities Angola Regulation

  On May 26, 2025, the Instituto de Supervisão de Jogos (ISJ) of Angola, under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Nerethz Tati, hosted a high-level meeting with the Unidade de Informação Financeira (UIF), led by its Director-General, Dr. Gilberto Capeça.

  June 3, 2025
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  Regulators from ten countries gather in Lima for Ibero-American Gaming Summit Latin America Regulation

  The ninth edition of this important international gaming industry forum concluded after three days of activities involving regulators, entrepreneurs, and sector associations

  June 2, 2025
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  Kenya moves to make betting firms fund gambling addiction treatment Kenya Regulation

  Betting firms in Kenya could soon be compelled to contribute a portion of their profits towards a fund dedicated to rehabilitating gambling addicts, if a proposed government-backed law gains approval in Parliament.

  June 2, 2025
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  Kenya bans celebrities from gambling ads under new rules Kenya Regulation

  Kenya's Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has banned celebrities, influencers, and content creators from gambling advertisements following the end of a 30-day advertising suspension

  May 30, 2025
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  Kenya fines eight broadcasters for airing illegal gambling promotions Kenya Regulation

  The Authority acknowledged the seriousness of the matter and emphasized its commitment to maintaining the integrity of Kenya’s communications sector.

  May 27, 2025
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  Argentina shuts down four illegal online casinos operating without oversight Latin America Regulation

  The Special Criminal Prosecutor’s Office for Gambling in Buenos Aires, Argentina, led by Dr. Juan Rozas, has successfully blocked access to four illegal online gambling platforms operating as clandestine casinos.

  May 26, 2025
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  Colombia’s Prosecutor urges court to uphold gambling tax if funds stay in Catatumbo Latin America Regulation

  Colombia’s Office of the Attorney General has formally requested the Constitutional Court to uphold the taxes on gambling and coal established under Decree 175 of 2025, introduced by the Petro administration during the state of internal commotion in the Catatumbo region.

  May 23, 2025