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Japan’s ruling bloc secures Lower House supermajority, reinforcing runway for casino-integrated resort policy RegulationPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s LDP surged to a record result in the Feb. 8 vote, giving the government stronger legislative control as Japan moves toward a 2027 reopening of IR applications and the Osaka project advances toward a 2030 launch.February 10, 2026 -
Turkey’s opposition calls for a gambling overhaul as Ankara intensifies its anti illegal betting campaign RegulationCHP lawmakers argue that Turkey’s current “legal” betting setup is feeding the black market and want a single Gambling Law, a dedicated regulator, tougher financial enforcement, and tighter ad controls.February 10, 2026 -
Cambodia targets end-April deadline to eradicate telecom fraud nationwide RegulationAuthorities say a “zero-tolerance” campaign is accelerating ahead of an April cutoff, as raids and cross-border pressure disrupt scam hubs that have used casino and border-area infrastructure as cover.February 9, 2026 -
Macau sharpens control of “overseas-player” casino revenue with daily checks and audits RegulationIn a formal reply to lawmakers, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) says operators must follow DICJ-approved procedures and internal audit mechanisms, while the regulator conducts daily verification of gaming revenue attributed to foreign visitors.February 8, 2026 -
Indonesia’s PPATK credits President Prabowo for sharp fall in online gambling flows RegulationPPATK chief Ivan Yustiavandana told lawmakers that tougher enforcement under President Prabowo helped push online gambling transactions down to around Rp268 trillion, after the agency warned the market’s potential scale could have reached Rp1,100 trillion.February 5, 2026 -
Puerto Rico sees new “mobile lottery” launch as authorities tighten controls on illegal gaming machines RegulationLocal entrepreneurs have rolled out a mobile platform that lets players buy official electronic lottery plays from their phones, while the Games Commission and Police move to a tougher enforcement regime for unlicensed “route” slot machines.February 3, 2026 -
Portugal opens public consultation on online gambling rule changes, adding “bonus buys”, “bet boosts”, bet builder and cash-out RegulationPortugal’s gambling regulator is moving to modernise its regulated product toolkit by formally defining and limiting popular mechanics for online slots and fixed-odds sports betting, with the draft amendments now open for industry input.February 2, 2026 -
Google tightens Gambling & Games ad certification rules for EMEA-managed accounts from 23 March 2026 RegulationGoogle says new eligibility checks will require “good policy health” across gambling categories, while agencies with repeated certificate issues risk losing the ability to apply for (or keep) certifications.January 29, 2026 -
Indonesia police chief tells Parliament online gambling is fueled by FOMO, as Polri reports 665 cases and Rp1.5tn seized RegulationSpeaking at the Parliament complex in Senayan on Monday, National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo said online gambling in Indonesia is increasingly driven by social and economic factors, while enforcement faces cross-border hurdles and sophisticated money-laundering tactics.January 29, 2026 -
Cambodia signals tougher action on illegal gambling and scam compounds as AML scrutiny grows RegulationPhnom Penh is tightening oversight of high-risk sectors — including casinos — after a new wave of cybercrime enforcement and fresh warnings that reputational damage could put Cambodia’s global AML standing at risk.January 27, 2026
