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South Africa plans Gambling Council to combat illegal advertising practices South Africa RegulationThe South African government is preparing to launch a National Gambling Council as part of efforts to enhance regulatory oversight and curb non-compliant gambling advertising.May 11, 2025 -
Brazil moves closer to legalizing gambling, Senate vote expected this semester Brazil RegulationThe Brazilian Senate may vote on the legalization of gambling, including casinos, bingos, and the "jogo do bicho," by the end of this semester.May 9, 2025 -
Paraguay publishes decree regulating new gambling law Latin America RegulationThe Government of Paraguay has officially published Decree No. 3846, which regulates Law 7438/2025 and establishes the General Directorate of Games of Chance.May 8, 2025 -
Liberia’s financial watchdog slaps Oceano Casino with L$10M fine over AML failures Liberia RegulationThe Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) of Liberia has imposed a L$10 million (USD $52,600) fine on Oceano Casino for serious violations of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Act of 2021.May 8, 2025 -
Colombia strengthens efforts to tackle over 26K illegal gambling platforms Latin America RegulationColombia’s gaming regulator, Coljuegos, announced that it will now send direct blocking requests to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for websites operating without paying the required gaming fees.May 7, 2025 -
India’s Tax Authority labels fantasy games as gambling before Supreme Court India RegulationThe Centre has told the Supreme Court that online gaming involving stakes constitutes gambling and is therefore taxable at 28% under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.May 5, 2025 -
Peru emerges as regional leader in gambling regulation and responsible gaming promotion Latin America RegulationAccording to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, the country is solidifying its position as a regional leader in the regulation of gambling and the promotion of responsible gaming.May 4, 2025 -
Parliament of Rwanda approves major tax increases on gambling revenues and winnings Rwanda RegulationOn April 29, Rwanda’s Parliament passed a new income tax bill that significantly increases taxes on the gambling sector, aiming to promote responsible gambling and boost government revenues.April 29, 2025 -
Kenya’s BCLB suspends all gambling advertisements amid rising addiction concerns Kenya RegulationThe Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has announced a nationwide suspension of all gambling advertisements across all media platforms, citing a surge in gambling activity and addiction rates.April 29, 2025 -
Kenya’s Communications Authority cracks down on gambling content in media Kenya RegulationThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has warned TV and radio broadcasters to reduce their betting, lottery, and gambling content within 14 days, or risk losing their licenses.April 28, 2025
