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Mexico State Seizes 2,700 Illegal Slot Machines in “Dos de Bastos” Operation RegulationAuthorities in the State of Mexico have seized 2,700 allegedly illegal slot machines, suspended 300 establishments and detained five people in a major enforcement operation targeting irregular gambling activity.July 24, 2026 -
Colombia Proposes Tax Reform to Maintain 19% VAT on Online Gambling RegulationColombia’s government has proposed keeping a 19% VAT on online gambling as part of a new tax reform package, arguing that digital betting and gaming should face the same fiscal treatment as land-based gambling.July 24, 2026 -
Cambodia Prepares Nationwide Casino Inspections as CGMC Tightens Oversight RegulationCambodia’s Commercial Gambling Management Commission is preparing nationwide casino evaluations, signalling a more structured phase of supervision for the country’s commercial gambling sector.July 23, 2026 -
New Zealand Opens Expressions of Interest Process for Online Casino Licences RegulationNew Zealand has opened the first stage of its online casino licensing process, inviting expressions of interest from operators as the country moves toward a fully regulated digital casino market in 2027.July 22, 2026 -
Google Tightens Gambling Ad Certification Rules, Raising Compliance Bar for African Operators RegulationGoogle is expanding its gambling and games certification requirements, forcing operators, affiliates and advertising agencies to demonstrate stronger policy compliance before they can promote betting and gaming products across eligible markets.July 22, 2026 -
Sri Lanka’s Gambling Rules Remain on Hold as Enforcement Questions Persist RegulationSri Lanka’s attempt to modernise gambling oversight remains caught between investment ambitions, online-risk concerns and unresolved questions over who will enforce the rules once a fuller regulatory framework is activated.July 21, 2026 -
Malaysia Removes 457,562 Online Gambling Posts and Blocks 1,778 Websites Since 2025 RegulationMalaysia has removed more than 457,000 pieces of online gambling-related content and blocked 1,778 gambling websites since the start of 2025, as authorities intensify digital enforcement against illegal gambling promotion.July 19, 2026 -
Chile Escalates VAT Enforcement Against Offshore Online Gambling Operators Latin America RegulationChile’s Internal Revenue Service has moved to enforce digital VAT obligations on foreign online betting and casino platforms, shifting part of the collection burden to payment providers after an initial lack of registrations under the new tax regime.July 18, 2026 -
Myanmar Cancels Over 140,000 SIM Cards Allegedly Linked to Online Gambling RegulationMyanmar has permanently deactivated more than 140,000 SIM cards suspected of being connected to online gambling activity, as authorities increase pressure on telecom fraud, illegal betting networks and digital financial accounts.July 4, 2026 -
Indonesia’s PPATK Seeks Bigger 2027 Budget for Online Gambling Crackdown RegulationIndonesia’s financial intelligence agency has requested an additional Rp516.4bn for 2027 as it seeks to strengthen action against online gambling, money laundering and terrorism financing.June 30, 2026
