Regulation

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  Argentina sends new online betting reform bill to Congress Latin America Regulation

  President Javier Milei’s government has introduced a broad bill to tighten controls on online betting, block illegal platforms and treat problem gambling as a nationwide public health issue.

  June 3, 2026
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  Indonesia blocks Polymarket as South Korea reviews prediction markets under gambling rules Regulation

  Regulatory pressure on prediction markets is spreading across Asia, with Indonesia blocking Polymarket as part of its online gambling crackdown and South Korea opening a review into whether the platform should be treated as illegal gambling.

  May 31, 2026
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  Malaysia warns Meta over illegal gambling ads and scam content on Facebook Regulation

  Malaysia is increasing pressure on Meta to remove illegal gambling advertisements and fraudulent content from Facebook, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil warning that legal action could be considered if cooperation does not improve.

  May 29, 2026
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  Costa Rica presents new bill to modernise gambling regulation and target illegal operators Regulation

  Costa Rica is considering a new legislative initiative that would strengthen the powers of the Junta de Protección Social, introduce tighter controls over digital gambling platforms and create stronger tools against illegal betting and lottery structures

  May 27, 2026
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  Rio de Janeiro prosecutors challenge decree allowing electronic betting terminals Regulation

  The Public Prosecutor’s Office of Rio de Janeiro has asked the state court to declare Decree No. 49.804/25 unconstitutional, arguing that the rule improperly authorises electronic betting equipment in commercial venues across the state.

  May 27, 2026
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  Scam networks add urgency to Sri Lanka’s gambling regulation push Regulation

  Sri Lanka is preparing to make its new Gambling Regulatory Authority fully operational by 30 June 2026, as concerns grow that foreign cybercrime and scam networks could exploit gaps in the country’s gaming, payments and compliance systems.

  May 25, 2026
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  Dominican Republic bill would turn National Lottery into autonomous gambling regulator Lottery Regulation

  The Dominican Republic is considering a Senate bill that would transform the National Lottery from a traditional lottery administrator into an autonomous state body with broad powers over gambling, betting, casinos and gaming venues.

  May 24, 2026
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  Indonesia tightens foreign surveillance after massive online gambling raid Regulation

  Indonesia’s immigration authorities are increasing surveillance of foreign nationals after police uncovered a major online gambling syndicate in Jakarta involving 320 foreign suspects and one Indonesian citizen.

  May 24, 2026
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  Costa Rica’s JPS reviews lottery controls after audit flags irregularities Lottery Regulation

  Costa Rica’s Junta de Protección Social is reviewing and strengthening its procedures for unsold and returned lottery tickets after the Comptroller General found weaknesses in traceability, destruction records and prize-payment controls.

  May 19, 2026
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  South Korea’s Prime Minister calls for stronger action on youth gambling Regulation

  Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has urged South Korea’s gambling regulator to strengthen prevention measures and build a broader safety net for young people as concerns grow over youth exposure to illegal and digital gambling.

  May 14, 2026