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YouTube Expands Masthead Advertising to Certified Online Gambling Operators RegulationYouTube has expanded access to its premium Masthead advertising format, allowing certified online gambling advertisers to promote their services on the platform's homepage from October 21, 2026, subject to licensing and regulatory requirements.October 27, 2026 -
Puerto Rico Proposes Online Casino Regulation to Fund Public Pensions RegulationPuerto Rico's government has introduced a proposal to legalise and regulate online casino gaming, with tax revenues intended to support public-sector pensions. However, traditional casino operators warn that the initiative could threaten jobs and investment.October 25, 2026 -
Trinidad and Tobago Raises Minimum Gambling Age to 25 Under New Legislation RegulationTrinidad and Tobago's Parliament has approved legislation raising the minimum gambling age to 25, with the government planning to implement the restrictions in early 2027 as part of broader measures to protect young people.October 22, 2026 -
Mauritania Moves Toward Nationwide Ban on Gambling and Online Betting RegulationMauritania is preparing legislation to prohibit gambling and online betting, with authorities focusing on youth protection, digital platforms and stronger enforcement measures.October 21, 2026 -
Taiwan Blocks Kalshi and Coinbase Amid Election Betting Concerns RegulationTaiwanese authorities have restricted access to Kalshi and Coinbase over suspected violations of election betting laws, intensifying scrutiny of prediction markets and cryptocurrency platforms ahead of November's local elections.October 20, 2026 -
Curaçao Permanently Shuts Gaming Portal Following Major Security Breach RegulationCuraçao’s gambling regulator will permanently retire its existing online gaming portal after months of unauthorized access exposed weaknesses in the licensing platform, while existing licences and regulatory obligations remain in force.October 14, 2026 -
Thailand Blocks 945,075 Online Gambling URLs as Digital Crackdown Expands RegulationThailand blocked 945,075 URLs and online items linked to gambling during fiscal 2026, as authorities expand the use of artificial intelligence, police data and cooperation with major digital platforms to reduce access to illegal gambling content.October 12, 2026 -
Cambodia Begins Nationwide Casino Inspections Over Online Gambling Ban RegulationCambodia is launching nationwide inspections of licensed casinos to enforce its ban on online gambling and identify properties that may still be hosting unauthorized betting or scam-related operations.October 10, 2026 -
Philippines Detains 244 Foreign Nationals in Largest POGO Bust of 2026 RegulationPhilippine authorities have detained 244 foreign nationals, mostly Chinese citizens, in the country’s largest POGO-related operation of 2026, seizing thousands of phones and other equipment allegedly used for illegal online activity.October 9, 2026 -
Indonesia Expands Online Gambling Account Crackdown as 38,796 Accounts Are Flagged RegulationIndonesia’s Financial Services Authority has instructed banks to apply enhanced due diligence and/or blocking measures to around 38,796 accounts linked to suspected online gambling, while expanding the crackdown to other accounts held under the same national identity numbers.October 8, 2026
