Tag: Regulation
Malaysia intensifies illegal gambling monitoring for World Cup
9 June 2026 at 6:21am UTC-4
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission plans to step up online monitoring to curb illegal gambling during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In a statement to Asia News ...
Analysts speculate on ramifications of Sportradar/Kalshi deal
8 June 2026 at 5:00pm UTC-4
During its first-quarter earnings call, Sportradar executives teased a possible, major announcement. They followed up on 8 June with a “global agreement” with Kalshi.
The ...
China and Sri Lanka expand cooperation against igaming
8 June 2026 at 7:45am UTC-4
China and Sri Lanka have stepped up joint law enforcement efforts to combat cross-border igaming, according to the Chinese Embassy in Colombo.
The Embassy said authorities in ...
Hong Kong police warn of offshore betting during World Cup
8 June 2026 at 7:17am UTC-4
Hong Kong police have warned that football fans who use overseas betting sites could be in violation of local gambling laws, even if the platforms are legally registered in other ...
World Lottery Association urges regulators to treat prediction markets as sports betting
5 June 2026 at 8:21am UTC-4
The World Lottery Association has intensified its criticism of prediction markets, calling for regulators to subject the rapidly growing sector to the same rules and safeguards ...
Rhode Island lawmakers look to expand sports betting market
4 June 2026 at 5:31am UTC-4
Rhode Island lawmakers are debating a bill that would expand the state's sports betting market by granting between four and six new sportsbook licenses.
Supporters say the ...
PAGCOR urged to review online gambling billboard ads
3 June 2026 at 7:04am UTC-4
A House minority lawmaker has called on the Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR to conduct a review of billboard advertising promoting online gambling.
Rep. Audrey Kay Zubiri ...
Beter extends North American presence with Illinois entry
2 June 2026 at 6:41am UTC-4
Betting data supplier Beter has expanded its presence in North America after receiving regulatory approval from the Illinois Gaming Board.
The regulator has added Beter’s ...
PAGCOR tightens anti-money laundering rules
1 June 2026 at 7:32am UTC-4
Philippine gambling regulator PAGCOR has updated its regulatory framework to expand its anti-money laundering network to include banks and e-wallet providers.
In a memorandum ...
Thai authorities block gambling websites ahead of FIFA World Cup
1 June 2026 at 7:25am UTC-4
Police in Thailand have increased efforts to combat igaming ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with a particular focus on football wagering websites and gambling-related social media ...
