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Brazil has referred 16,627 illegal betting websites for blocking, according to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The action follows Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which the government says prohibits betting operations and advertising nationwide. Authorities also identified 20,318 pages, profiles, groups and servers across digital platforms. Officials reported R$1.24 billion in remaining balances owed to 26.3 million bettors, with refunds expected by 14 October

The NFL has backed New Jersey's request for US Supreme Court review of sports prediction market regulation, challenging whether federal authorities or individual states should oversee event-based contracts. The league has raised concerns about consumer protection, insider betting, potentially manipulated wagers and minimum-age safeguards.

Stake Canada has secured regulatory approval to enter Alberta's regulated iGaming market, with the operator targeting an October 12 launch for its sportsbook and casino. The planned debut remains subject to an operating agreement with the Alberta iGaming Corporation. The approval marks another step in Stake's expansion into locally regulated markets as Alberta's new iGaming framework approaches its October 13 transition deadline for operators moving from the grey market.

Ohio has expanded its prediction market crackdown, ordering 10 operators and brokers to stop offering sports event contracts in the state. The Ohio Casino Control Commission says the products constitute sports gaming and require an Ohio license. The action follows a September 25 Sixth Circuit ruling that found the Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt Ohio’s sports gambling laws, giving the regulator a stronger basis for enforcement against prediction-market businesses offe

Grosvenor Casinos and two other Rank Group-owned operators will make a £5.012 million payment after the UK Gambling Commission identified anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures across their land-based operations. The settlement covers operators running 51 casinos in Great Britain and requires a third-party external audit. The case highlights continued regulatory scrutiny of land-based gambling and the need for effective AML and safer gambling controls.

Bolivia’s football federation president Fernando Costa is backing a dedicated framework for online sports betting, saying regulation could create new revenue for clubs. The proposal would require changes to the country’s gambling framework and comes as authorities continue to combat unauthorized betting activity. No regulatory reform has yet been adopted, leaving the proposal at the advocacy stage while policymakers consider whether sports betting should receive a formal lice

Quebec’s Parti Québécois victory has put online sports betting reform back in focus. The incoming minority government has backed a proposal to license private online gambling platforms, while the Quebec Liberal Party made similar commitments during the campaign. Any overhaul would need legislation and regulatory changes, meaning the election result creates an opening rather than an immediate market launch. Loto-Québec currently remains the province’s sole legal online gamblin

Jumpman Gaming has won a major UK tax appeal after the Upper Tribunal reduced a £13.2 million Remote Gaming Duty assessment to nil. The ruling concerns promotional free spins awarded through the operator’s Mega Reel game and clarifies how statutory exclusions apply to subsequent freeplay.

Ohio plans to enforce sports betting rules against Kalshi after a Sixth Circuit ruling involving the prediction market platform’s sports contracts, intensifying the regulatory dispute over prediction markets and gambling.

The IMF has called for urgent reforms to Cambodia casino ownership safeguards, citing gaps in beneficial-owner checks, fit-and-proper assessments and source-of-funds verification. The recommendations come as Cambodia prepares to strengthen casino licensing oversight, with many existing licences expected to face renewal around 2027. The proposed reforms could increase scrutiny of casino owners, directors, managers and the origins of funds used in the sector.

Brazil Pix payments fell 10% after the country introduced sweeping restrictions on online betting and iGaming. The decline comes as authorities expand enforcement across payment systems, betting websites, mobile apps and digital advertising. Brazil’s Central Bank has also introduced measures requiring financial institutions to block transactions linked to fixed-odds betting, adding further pressure on operators and the country’s regulated gambling market.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has defended its decision to grant corporate membership to prediction market platform Kalshi despite facing severe backlash and high-profile resignations from key regulators, including the Michigan Gaming Control Board and the Ohio Casino Control Commission. NCPG President Derek Longmeier stated that while prediction markets operate under distinct regulatory definitions, they are functionally gambling and require robust consumer

PAGCOR is considering mandatory smart gaming tables across Philippine casinos and integrated resorts as part of efforts to strengthen transaction visibility and regulatory oversight. The proposed rollout could begin in the second half of 2027, with large integrated resorts potentially covered first and smaller casinos added later. The plan highlights the growing role of technology in the Philippines’ evolving casino regulatory framework.

Brazil’s planned online casino ban could significantly reshape the country’s regulated gambling market. The proposed executive order would reportedly prohibit online casino operations while allowing sports betting to continue. The move could affect 188 licensed operators, government tax revenues and sports sponsorships, while industry groups warn of potential compensation claims. The final scope and legal treatment of existing licences remain uncertain.

The Philippines is moving to strengthen digital payment regulation after the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas identified thousands of merchant accounts allegedly linked to illegal activities, including online casino betting disguised as legitimate businesses. Proposed measures would require payment providers to conduct stronger merchant checks, verify ownership and licences, and improve monitoring as regulators target payment channels used by unlicensed gambling operators.

A House of Lords committee has recommended a comprehensive UK gambling advertising ban, calling for tighter controls on sports sponsorship, digital marketing, direct marketing, affiliates and influencer promotions. The recommendation could significantly reshape how licensed gambling operators reach consumers, although it does not change UK law. The report also examines concerns over gambling harm, economic impacts and the potential effects on the illegal market.

PAGCOR regulatory reforms take center stage at the 2026 IAG Academy Summit in Manila as Chairman Alejandro Tengco outlines the agency’s continuing transformation. His keynote comes as PAGCOR advances plans to separate its regulatory and commercial functions, while the Philippine gaming market undergoes rapid changes driven by electronic gaming, technology, player protection and growing regional competition.

Thailand gold transaction tax plans could give authorities a new tool for tracking illicit financial flows, including money linked to illegal gambling. The proposed 0.01% charge is being considered as Thailand strengthens oversight of gold transactions and financial networks. For the iGaming sector, the move highlights a broader regulatory focus on tracing gambling proceeds beyond operators and payment accounts into assets that may be harder to monitor.

The ACT gambling reforms will introduce sweeping changes to poker-machine regulation in Canberra, including mandatory cashless gaming, player loss limits and compulsory breaks in play. The Australian Capital Territory government also plans to reduce gaming-machine numbers to 1,000 by 2045, restrict cash withdrawals at venues and cut operating hours. The measures could reshape the business model for community clubs and gaming operators across the territory.

PhilWeb Corp. and JKS Tech Solutions Inc. have entered into a series of transactions that will see PhilWeb and its wholly owned subsidiary invest a combined ₱4.23 billion (approximately US$67.4 million) in JKS, while JKS acquires a 4.85% stake in the listed Philippine gaming technology company. The deal gives PhilWeb a substantial investment in a business-to-business technology and digital infrastructure provider serving licensed operators in the country's digital entertainme