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Panama’s gambling market climbs 16% in early 2026, online sector surges 57%
Panama's regulated gambling market grew 16.2% year-on-year to $1.3 billion in the first five months of 2026, driven by a 57% surge in online gambling and a 7.3% increase in slot machine wagers, which retained a 70% market share.
Brazil launches public health campaign to highlight betting addiction risks
Brazil's Ministry of Health is launching a national campaign to educate the public on betting addiction risks and promote mental health support, while new advertising restrictions for operators take effect in July.
Ukraine’s National Sports Integrity Platform Joins ULIS as Associate Member
Ukraine's National Platform on Sports Integrity has joined the ULIS network as an Associate Member, gaining access to international analytical tools and expertise to combat sports manipulation, while the Czech Republic is considering joining the Macolin Convention following a recent integrity scandal.
GSGB 2025: Problem Gambling Rate Edges Down to 2.4% as Participation Stands at 47%
The Gambling Commission's third annual GSGB survey shows a stable problem gambling rate of 2.4%, with 47% of adults gambling in the past month and the chance to win big money as the top reason for participation.
Slotegrator introduces PWA capability to bypass app store hurdles in iGaming
Slotegrator's Casino Builder now includes Progressive Web App (PWA) functionality, enabling operators to deliver app-like experiences without app store dependency, featuring push notifications, flexible branding, and instant domain change support.
John Cook: Rethinking events as part of an integrated media and marketing strategy
John Cook of SBC Media argues that iGaming companies must stop treating events as standalone three-day sprints and instead adopt a content-driven marathon that integrates pre-event education, activation, and thoughtful post-event follow-up to maximise ROI.
KSA issues formal warning to VBet over live betting on micro-events
The KSA has formally warned VBet operator Scgo Limited for offering live bets on prohibited in-play events like throw-ins and corners, citing match manipulation risks, and stressed that further violations could lead to enforcement action. The regulator also recently ordered Kevenga Limitada to stop unlicensed operations and warned Smart Gaming over technical failures.
Brazil Federal Police Freezes Nearly BRL1 Billion in Third July Crackdown on Illegal Betting
Brazil's Federal Police, in coordination with the SPA, froze nearly BRL1 billion in assets during Operation Slots, the third anti-illegal betting operation in July, targeting a money-laundering ring linked to drug trafficking that used fake government stamps and influencers to promote unlicensed sites.
World Cup Drives Surge in Problem Gambling Cases, Warns Austrian Institute
Austria's Anton Proksch Institute reports 300,000 problem gamblers and a surge in World Cup-related sports betting cases, with young men aged 25-28 most affected and average debts of €35,000-€50,000. Expert Oliver Scheibenbogen criticizes the legal loophole excluding sports betting from gambling regulations and calls for a unified blocking network and advertising restrictions.
Mozambique Approves Dedicated Legal Framework for Online Gambling Sector
Mozambique's Council of Ministers has approved a new regulation that establishes online gambling as a distinct vertical with its own licensing, separate from land-based casinos, responding to declining casino tax revenue linked to rising digital play.
Myanmar Blocks Nearly 400,000 Phone Numbers in Gambling SMS Crackdown
Myanmar's telecom regulator has permanently blocked 390,978 phone numbers for sending gambling-related SMS spam, using automated thresholds and public reporting to disrupt illegal promotions.
Datafolha Poll Shows Betting Not Main Driver of Brazilian Household Debt, Says ANJL
A new Datafolha poll reveals that the percentage of Brazilian bettors remains stable at 7% and average online casino spending has fallen by 34%, leading the ANJL to assert that betting is not the primary cause of household debt.