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07/16/26

Solaire North pit supervisor arrested over alleged VIP points fraud

07/13/26

Bangladesh CID cracks down on illegal online betting network

Bangladesh MP withdraws proposed gambling ban legislation

07/03/26

Australia blocks six new illegal gambling sites

Responsible Wagering Australia backs Senate inquiry into gambling advertising bill

07/02/26

Australian gambling reform bill to face Senate enquiry

07/01/26

A man looking through a magnifying glass.

Australia’s gambling advertising bill could face delays as Coalition and Greens seek review

07/01/26

Bangladesh passes Gambling Prevention Act targeting online gambling

07/01/26

A digital spider web ensnares a group of shadowy figures, each holding a virtual gambling chip, as a looming hand casts a dark shadow over them.

Azerbaijan advances bill to impose tougher penalties for illegal online gambling

06/30/26

Australia’s gambling advertising reform bill set for parliamentary debate this week

The Labour government says only minor changes have been made to the draft legislation.

06/29/26

Melco Resorts in talks with Kazakhstan prime minister on Alatau City tourism infrastructure

The parties discussed how international investors could participate in projects planned for Alatau City.

06/26/26

MGM Resorts’ Japan CEO joins US-Japan Business Council visit

Ed Bowers participated in discussions on bilateral economic cooperation as the development of MGM Osaka continues.

06/25/26

Western Australia approves cash-out betting for licensed bookmakers

New wagering rules bring the state into line with other Australian jurisdictions.

06/24/26

Victoria regulator launches ‘Dumb Thumb’ campaign to promote safer betting habits

06/23/26

Goa Crime Branch arrests four in online cricket betting raid in Mapusa

06/22/26

A hand releases a group of floating lottery balls into a swirling vortex of light and shadows.

New South Wales to review lottery regulations

06/19/26

Bangladesh Government approves draft of Gambling Prevention Act, 2026

The proposed law introduces definitions for online gambling, digital gambling platforms, digital wallets, betting and match-fixing, as authorities seek to address the growth of technology-driven gambling activities.

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Solaire North pit supervisor arrested over alleged VIP points fraud

Bangladesh MP withdraws proposed gambling ban legislation

Responsible Wagering Australia backs Senate inquiry into gambling advertising bill

Australian gambling reform bill to face Senate enquiry

Australia’s gambling advertising bill could face delays as Coalition and Greens seek review

Bangladesh passes Gambling Prevention Act targeting online gambling

Azerbaijan advances bill to impose tougher penalties for illegal online gambling

Australia’s gambling advertising reform bill set for parliamentary debate this week

Melco Resorts in talks with Kazakhstan prime minister on Alatau City tourism infrastructure

MGM Resorts’ Japan CEO joins US-Japan Business Council visit

Western Australia approves cash-out betting for licensed bookmakers

Victoria regulator launches ‘Dumb Thumb’ campaign to promote safer betting habits

Goa Crime Branch arrests four in online cricket betting raid in Mapusa

New South Wales to review lottery regulations

Bangladesh Government approves draft of Gambling Prevention Act, 2026

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