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  Ghana Gaming Commission makes biometric verification mandatory for all gaming transactions Ghana Regulation

  The new rule requires player verification to be done via fingerprint or facial recognition, using the Ghana Card issued by the National Identification Authority (NIA). The card is now the only method of identification, with manual verification or the use of alternative documents prohibited. The rule affects all online gambling platforms, casinos and betting shops

  August 16, 2025
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  Indonesian Banks Ordered to Block 25,912 Accounts Linked to Online Gambling Regulation

  As part of efforts to combat illegal betting, Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has issued a directive instructing banks to freeze 25,912 accounts associated with unlawful online gambling activities

  August 15, 2025
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  Kenyan President approves bill to increase minimum bet Kenya Regulation

  On August 7, Kenyan President William Ruto approved the Gambling Control Bill 2023, which introduces new controls on gambling

  August 12, 2025
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  BCLB Announces List of Licensed Operators for 2025-2026 Kenya Regulation

  On July 29, the Kenya Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) released the official list of all operators that have met the relevant requirements and have been granted a license for the 2025-2026 year

  August 6, 2025
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  Google May Allow RMG Apps to Be Allowed on Play Store as Part of WinZO Settlement Regulation

  Google is set to make changes to its real-money gaming policies. The decision comes amid an ongoing investigation by the Competition Commission of India (CCI), which has raised concerns that Google is selectively barring RMG apps from its platform.

  August 4, 2025
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  National Gambling Board department head quits after audit Regulation

  Caroline Kongwa, the chief strategic adviser at the National Gambling Board (NGB), is to resign following an audit

  August 4, 2025
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  Argentina’s Public Guardian Office warns of online gambling risks among teens Latin America Regulation

  Argentina’s Ministerio Público Tutelar (MPT) has launched an awareness campaign focused on the growing risks of online gambling among adolescents, as part of Social Media Day.

  July 2, 2025
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  Colombia’s online gambling sector contributes just 0.18% to GDP, says Fecoljuegos Latin America Regulation

  The Colombian Federation of Gaming Entrepreneurs (Fecoljuegos) has contested government claims about the economic weight of online gambling, stating that the sector contributes just 0.18% to the national GDP—not 4.5% as previously suggested by officials.

  July 2, 2025
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  Paraguay’s Conajzar and Apoja join forces to enforce new gaming law Latin America Regulation

  The National Gambling Commission of Paraguay (Conajzar), in coordination with the Association of Gambling Operators (Apoja), held a meeting with mayors from several municipalities in the Central Department— including Lambaré, Villeta, Mariano Roque Alonso, and Limpio— to present details of the country’s new gambling legislation.

  July 1, 2025
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  Zambia Cabinet approves bill to overhaul outdated gaming framework Zambia Regulation

  The Zambian Cabinet has, in principle, approved the introduction of a Bill to repeal several outdated laws governing the country’s gaming and lotteries sector.

  June 29, 2025