Brazil's regulated betting market continued to expand during the first half of 2026, supported by stronger tax revenues, enhanced regulatory oversight and a broader effort to reduce the influence of illegal betting. Industry representatives believe that improved enforcement, national advertising standards and greater cooperation between public authorities are helping strengthen the country's newly regulated gambling environment....
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Compliance & AML
February 19, 2026
AFJEL urges stronger action against illegal betting in France
France’s regulated online gambling sector is facing mounting pressure from what industry representatives describe as a rapidly expanding illegal betting market. The Association Française des Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL), which...
Compliance & AML
January 26, 2026
Brazil shuts down more than 25,000 illegal betting websites
Brazilian federal authorities have intensified enforcement against unauthorised betting activity during the country’s first full year under a regulated sports betting framework, blocking more than 25,000 illegal betting websites while...
Compliance & AML
December 29, 2025
Boxing Day gambling sees £100 million black market stakes in UK
On December 26, commonly known as Boxing Day in the United Kingdom, gambling activity surged dramatically as thousands of bettors engaged with a variety of sports events. The Betting and...
iGaming News, Laws
October 23, 2025
UKGC intensifies crackdown on illegal gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reinforced its stance against illegal online gambling by taking unprecedented action to restrict access to unlicensed operators. According to recent statements by Chief...
iGaming News, Laws
April 2, 2025
The impact of match-fixing on gambling markets
Just as legitimate competitions thrive on transparency and fair play, match-fixing and illegal betting pose significant threats to the integrity and sustainability of gambling markets. These illicit activities not only...
iGaming News, Laws
December 4, 2024
KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Youth Sports Betting
In a significant development, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gaming Authority, has detected unauthorised betting activities related to youth football matches. The authority has been actively working on measures to...