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Sri Lanka is preparing for a major regulatory shift as the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, officially takes effect on 1 December. The move follows a gazette issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on 16 November and marks the transition toward a single, nationwide framework for overseeing all forms of gambling activity.…

Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has summoned Meta Platforms to explain reports that the company profited from fraudulent gambling advertisements – a case highlighting how fast digital scams evolve alongside new technologies. The move underscores regulators’ growing concern that social media algorithms are being exploited to promote unlicensed gambling, costing both players and legitimate…

Italy’s overhauled online gambling structure officially came into effect on November 14, ushering in a regulatory environment that the government views as more streamlined, more controlled, and better suited for one of Europe’s most active digital betting markets. The launch marks the start of a unified set of requirements governing how operators can participate in…

Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has issued a strong warning to licensed sportsbooks in the state, prohibiting them from offering sports-related event contracts or entering into partnerships with prediction market platforms. This action comes after growing concerns about the legality of prediction markets, particularly the offering of sports event contracts—which allow players to buy and sell…

Swintt has made another bold move in its global expansion strategy, officially gaining approval from Italy’s gambling regulator, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), to introduce its games to local audiences. The authorization marks the company’s entry into its 13th regulated market and paves the way for future releases under its growing portfolio. Expanding…

An investigation by the UK Gambling Commission has concluded that NetBet Enterprises Limited, operator of netbet.co.uk, must pay £650,000 and appoint an independent auditor after multiple breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility (SR) obligations were identified. The full amount will be directed toward socially responsible causes. UKGC Review Exposes Gaps in Risk Management…