Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said officials were preparing legislative measures against illegal gambling, including online activity. The government has not decided whether to introduce a standalone bill or amend existing laws, and the proposal may go before parliament at a forthcoming sitting.
Operators need to monitor whether proposed legal changes alter Malaysia’s response to illegal gambling.
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It was reported that UNODC published findings on illegal online gambling in Southeast Asia. The report described a cycle of crime targeting young people.
Armenia has proposed changes to gambling legislation aimed at illegal online gambling, according to a media report. The report does not specify the amendments or their proposed effects.
Reportedly, Ukraine's PlayCity has added Kick to the social media platforms it works with to counter illegal gambling advertising. The regulator's existing partners include TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Google, Twitch and Viber.
The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) welcomed Federal Decree 13.033/2026 and Ordinance 1.766/2026, which set rules for blocking funds linked to illegal betting and joint tax liability for financial institutions, payment companies and advertisers. The association said illegal betting generates about R$40 billion annually and costs public finances an estimated R$10.8 billion a year, citing research by Instituto Locomotiva and LCA Consultoria.
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies Finance and Taxation Committee approved bill PL 4.044/2025 in late May, proposing a legal framework to combat illegal gambling and betting. The proposal would expand banks', fintechs' and payment institutions' roles in monitoring transactions linked to unauthorised operators, including checks and possible account or transfer blocks; it still requires further legislative consideration.