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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.
Greece’s 2025 gambling revenue rises 6.7% to €3.07B, land-based retains majority share
Greece’s total gambling GGR rose 6.7% to €3.07B in 2025, with land-based still dominant at 61.2% share and online growing 10.5%. Public revenues hit €1.17B while the regulator tightened advertising controls, expanded its player registry, and blocked over 12,600 illegal domains.
Czech Republic Revives Macolin Convention Push Following Match-Fixing Scandal
The Czech Republic is renewing its efforts to join the Macolin Convention after a match-fixing scandal led to charges against 32 individuals, seeking international cooperation to combat sports manipulation.
Datafolha Poll: Only 7% of Brazilians Engage in Online Betting, Spending Drops 34%
A new Datafolha poll shows only 7% of Brazilian adults currently place online bets, with gambling-related financial strain declining and average casino spending dropping 34% year-on-year.
African gambling winners' taxes under pressure as enforcement gaps and revenue shortfalls mount
Several African countries are struggling to enforce taxes on gambling winnings, with Ghana repealing its 10% levy, Zimbabwe hiking to 25% amid opposition, and South Africa shifting to operator-side GGR taxes, illustrating a broader trend of fragility and policy experimentation across the continent.
SOFTSWISS, iGB, and ICE Join Forces to Launch Tech Race Summit 2026, Targeting Engineering Dialogue Gap
SOFTSWISS has partnered with iGB and ICE to launch Tech Race Summit 2026, a September event in Warsaw that will bring together engineering leaders from major cloud and infrastructure companies to address the iGaming sector's lack of dedicated technology discussions. The summit will focus on real-world engineering case studies rather than product pitches, with conversations continuing at ICE 2027.
Spain's gambling regulator publishes 2025 activity report with regional rule comparison
Spain's DGOJ has released its 2025 Gambling Activity Report featuring an annex that compares regional gambling rules, along with market data showing online GGR reached €1.7bn in 2025.
B2B marketing shifts: new survey reveals media buying priorities and ROI pressures
SBC Insights' Media Marketing Buyers Survey captures real spending habits and ROI priorities across print, digital, events, and podcasts, offering benchmarks for both media sellers and buyers navigating a shifting B2B landscape.
Brazil's Top Court and Finance Ministry Unite to Tackle Illegal Gambling
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court president and finance minister met to coordinate actions against illegal betting, with the court set to resume trials in 2026 and the government reporting 56,000 blocked sites and 85 authorised operators.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Brings Sport-Focused Learning Exhibit to Book Fair
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is running a sport-themed interactive exhibition at the Hong Kong Book Fair from July 15, featuring activities around six sports to teach life skills and promote healthy development among youth, with complimentary tickets distributed through community groups.
Affigates marks first year with pledge to rebuild trust through end-to-end affiliate management
Affigates' CPO Vahe Vardanyan reflects on the company's first year, highlighting its end-to-end model of software, vetted affiliates, and managed services to address operators' resource gaps and rebuild trust through transparent payments and fraud detection, with AI supporting but not replacing human relationships.