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Singapore develops rules for blind boxes and collectible card packs

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Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Gambling Regulatory Authority are developing rules for marketing blind boxes and collectible card packs, citing concerns about gambling-like behaviour. The authorities said the proposed framework is still being prepared, with further details and an implementation timetable to follow.

The planned framework could change how sellers of chance-based blind boxes and card packs operate in Singapore.

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Kenya’s GRA plans a prediction-markets licence category

Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority plans a distinct licence category for prediction markets, according to director general Peter Karimi as reported. The authority has not disclosed an implementation date or application requirements; Karimi said it views prediction markets as gambling because they concern future outcomes. The GRA has opened its 2026–2027 licensing period, and companies have contacted it about the proposed category.

Kenya's Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) plans to create a separate licence category for prediction markets, according to director general Peter Karimi in an interview published by Business Daily on 18 October. The GRA has opened its 2026–2027 licensing period, and companies have contacted the authority about the proposed category, Karimi said. The regulator has not disclosed an implementation date or application requirements.

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