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A giant hand casts a shadow over a fading stack of digital coins, symbolizing the crackdown on online gambling and its consequences.

Campaign to warn of new online gambling penalties in Bangladesh

New Zealand greyhound racing ban takes effect

Esports games must be registered with India’s Online Gaming Authority, minister confirms

The government has clarified that online games offered as esports must undergo determination and registration under India’s new online gaming framework.

07/30/26

A digital spiderweb ensnares shadowy figures engaged in a high-stakes game of chance, with a looming clock symbolizing the tightening grip of the law.

Online gaming website blocking still being considered in Japan

A government expert panel has concluded that website blocking could be an effective tool to combat illegal online casinos.

07/24/26

Keno fined over self-exclusion system failure in Victoria

07/23/26

Australia blocks six new illegal gambling sites

Proposal for national Australian gambling regulator on the agenda at Labour Party conference

07/23/26

A large magnifying glass hovers over a maze of interconnected casino chips, symbolizing the upcoming nationwide casino compliance evaluations in Cambodia.

Cambodia prepares for nationwide casino compliance evaluations

07/22/26

Philippine Central Bank issues new guidance on money laundering risks in casino junket operations

The BSP has called on financial institutions to strengthen AML and counter-terrorism financing measures for customers linked to casino junkets.

07/22/26

A shadowy hand reaches out to touch a forbidden list, while a fading digital message symbolizes a breach of trust.

ACMA fines Tabcorp US$1.75m over telemarketing and spam breaches

07/21/26

PAGCOR orders casinos to strengthen AML controls after high-risk assessment

The regulator has instructed casino operators and gaming service providers to reinforce their AML and counter-terrorism financing frameworks.

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Campaign to warn of new online gambling penalties in Bangladesh

New Zealand greyhound racing ban takes effect

Esports games must be registered with India’s Online Gaming Authority, minister confirms

Azerbaijan’s new illegal online gambling penalties get presidential sign off

Cebu City legal office backs gambling ad ban

China to launch global anti-fraud alliance with support from over 40 countries

ACT reports record number of gambling harm incidents in 2025-26

Australia’s Labour Party adopts stronger gambling policy

Online gaming website blocking still being considered in Japan

Keno fined over self-exclusion system failure in Victoria

Proposal for national Australian gambling regulator on the agenda at Labour Party conference

Cambodia prepares for nationwide casino compliance evaluations

Philippine Central Bank issues new guidance on money laundering risks in casino junket operations

ACMA fines Tabcorp US$1.75m over telemarketing and spam breaches

PAGCOR orders casinos to strengthen AML controls after high-risk assessment

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