Prince Edward Island
P.E.I. Opens Online Poker and Slot Machines
The province says regulated play is safer than offshore sites, while a researcher warns that easier access can fuel gambling harm.
July 22, 2026
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Casinos
Goa Raises Casino Entry Age to 21
The state also imposes 18% penal interest on delayed annual fee payments.
July 22, 2026
Arizona
Arizona Survey Finds More Than 1 Million Adults Face Gambling Harm
The state-commissioned study says about one in five adults 21 and over were affected, even as helpline awareness and sports betting activity rose.
July 21, 2026
Money Laundering
Nepal Lawmakers Seek Dedicated Casino Regulator
Tourism Bill amendments would tighten ownership disclosure and AML checks as foreign-ownership limits are debated.
July 21, 2026
Netherlands
Dutch Court Cuts Casino Zoetermeer Fine Over Cruks Breach
The regulator’s finding stood after two self-excluded players were admitted and allowed to gamble, but the penalty fell because the case took too long.
July 21, 2026
Brazil
Gamecheck Launches Brazil Exposé on 5,000 Fake Casinos
The series will publish 50 domains each Monday as Brazil sharpens its response to illegal betting.
July 20, 2026
North West Gambling Board
North West Board Takes Safe-Gambling Message to Leeudoringstad
Officials also outlined liquor licensing rules, support services and how residents can report illegal machines.
July 20, 2026
Macau
Galaxy Entertainment Rolls Out World Cup Responsible Gaming Campaign in Macau
The effort paired staff activities, community outreach and youth-focused messaging with local social-service partners
July 20, 2026
Online Gambling
Sri Lanka’s Gambling Rules Slip to October as Enforcement Doubts Linger
Officials say the first phase will cover licensing, online gambling and anti-money laundering, but police still lack a direct route to prosecute
July 19, 2026
Spain
Morocco Probes Suspected Casino-Linked Laundering in Spain
Authorities are tracing undeclared cash, informal exchange networks and transfers after Spanish watchdogs flagged suspicious flows to casinos in the south.
July 19, 2026
Argentina
ALEA Updates Argentina’s Gambling Code With AI and Affiliate Rules
The voluntary framework sharpens bonus disclosures, extends responsibility to commercial partners and seeks to keep minors away from gambling messages.
July 19, 2026
Illegal Gambling
Hong Kong Police Arrest 12 in Kwun Tong Gambling Money-Laundering Raid
Officers seized more than HK$700,000 in suspected criminal proceeds, along with cash, computers and frozen crypto
July 19, 2026
Problem Gambling
UK Gambling Problem Rate Stays at 2.4% in Third GSGB Survey
The Gambling Commission says its new annual baseline is now its main evidence base, but warns against comparing the figures with older surveys.
July 16, 2026
Brazil
Brazil Blocks R$951.1 Million in Betting Probe
Operation Slots targets an alleged laundering network built around illegal betting sites, influencers and shell companies.
July 16, 2026
Cambodia
Cambodia’s CGMC Studies Victoria’s Casino Regulator
The Australia visit focused on compliance, enforcement and risk-based supervision as Cambodia phases in new rules at home.
July 16, 2026
Europe
AMLA Opens Consultation on Gambling Risk Supervision
Draft standards would impose a common EU method for risk profiling, with lighter reporting for smaller firms and a long lead time before application.
July 16, 2026
France
ANJ Fines Unnamed Online Operator €500,000
France’s regulator said the firm missed warning signs across 30 players and failed to step up support
July 16, 2026
Google
EU Court Narrows Google’s Defence Over YouTube Gambling Ads
Judges said a platform that reviews a creator’s channel for a commercial partnership cannot claim a passive-hosting exemption.
July 16, 2026
UK Gambling Commission
Evolution Settles UKGC Review for £4.75 Million
The company said six unlicensed sites run by two operators had carried its games to British gamblers, but it said the review found no wider pattern.
July 16, 2026
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Launches First Youth Gambling Curriculum
The classroom lessons are aimed at students aged 12 to 20 and focus on legal age limits, ad tactics and addiction risks.
July 15, 2026