South Korea opens tourism fund facility loans to casino construction
Casino operators in South Korea can seek larger loans for construction, expansion and renovation under the revised rules.
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Brazilian government debates online betting restrictions and R$12bn tax impact
Any restrictions could affect regulated operators and the tax revenue attributed to Brazil’s betting market.
Brazilian government weighs betting ban as finance officials warn of R$12bn revenue loss
A ban could affect betting operators and sponsorship arrangements, while the government weighs the reported fiscal impact.
Brazil’s sports ministry creates commission to monitor betting partnerships
The commission’s review process adds oversight requirements for organisations holding agreements with the sports betting secretariat.
Brazil government weighs provisional measure on betting restrictions
Any proposed restrictions could change the permitted products and operating conditions for Brazil’s regulated betting market.
South Korea ministry considers delaying casino reform proposal amid operator consultations
Casino operators face proposed five-year licences and higher tourism fund contributions above an undetermined revenue threshold, with submission potentially delayed.
South Korea considers delaying casino reforms amid operator consultations
Casino operators may face higher fund contributions and recurring five-year licence assessments if the proposed changes proceed.
Brazil’s government prepares provisional measure to restrict betting
Potential segment bans could restrict sports betting and online casino operators’ activities in Brazil.
South Korean ministry probes alleged overstatement of GKL casino visits for 2025
The inquiry puts Grand Korea Leisure’s reported casino attendance for 2025 under government scrutiny.
Belarus ministry proposes restrictions on gambling advertising
If approved, the proposals would constrain how licensed operators advertise gambling products in Belarus.
Brazil sports ministry and ANJL launch match-fixing integrity course
The course gives athletes training to identify and report suspicious approaches linked to match-fixing.
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Appuesta launches online sportsbook in Dominican Republic
Appuesta’s authorised launch adds digital sports betting with local payment methods to the Dominican Republic’s market.
Financial institutions submit fewer betting irregularity alerts in Brazil in Q2 2026
Regulators received fewer financial institution alerts about suspected sports betting irregularities in Brazil during Q2 2026.
Albania completes framework for return of online sports betting
Operators considering Albania must await the licensing competition and assess its entry requirements and revenue obligations.
ADOBAD criticises CHN over nearly 30,000 virtual-game licences in Dominican Republic
The dispute concerns who can license gambling activity and how the pending bill may cover virtual games.
South Korean casinos oppose five-year permit plan and higher tourism fund levies
The proposed permit cycle and higher levies would reshape licensing terms and cost structures for casino operators in South Korea.
Labour ministry registers São Paulo online betting employers’ union
Sindibets São Paulo will represent sports-betting and online gaming operators in the state after two objections were rejected.
Brazil finance official calls for tobacco-style regulation of sports betting
Operators face the prospect of heavier tax and regulatory treatment if Brazil's finance ministry pursues the tobacco-style approach Durigan outlined.
India's real money gaming ban shapes Asia iGaming debate
The ban and new authority set the compliance baseline for operators and suppliers targeting Asia's real money gaming demand.
Korea Casino Association opposes proposed tourism levy and licence renewal reforms
Operators in South Korea face higher costs and renewal risk if the ministry adopts the proposed levy and licensing changes.
Korea Casino Association opposes proposed tourism levy increase and five-year renewals
The proposals could change casino contribution costs and licence terms, affecting operators’ investment and financing plans.
DR Congo Ministry of Finance sets 31 July registration deadline for gambling operators
Licensed operators across gambling categories must register by the deadline to avoid possible administrative sanctions and other penalties.
Brazil finance ministry creates task force to publish betting authorisation proceedings
Publication of authorisation proceedings gives operators and investors a clearer view of the criteria applied to sports-betting licence applicants in Brazil.
Brazilian government requires warnings on sports betting advertisements
Sports betting advertisers must update their materials to include one of the government’s prescribed warnings.
Brazil requires gambling risk warnings in authorised operators’ advertising
Operators and advertising partners face new content restrictions and potential sanctions in Brazil.