Independent Senator Karim Bianchi has introduced a bill in the Chilean Congress to penalize advertising for unlicensed offshore betting sites. The move comes just days before the country's presidential runoff election, aiming to address the proliferation of unregulated online gambling and enhance consumer protection amidst ongoing legislative efforts.
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has been detained by Nigeria's EFCC after failing to meet bail conditions. He faces investigation into 18 alleged offenses, including terrorism financing, money laundering, and abuse of office, with probes extending to recovered Abacha loot and suspicious investments.
The Liechtenstein government has adopted a new ordinance regulating fees in first-instance administrative penal proceedings, effective January 1, 2026. This measure follows the introduction of a new Administrative Criminal Law.
UK gambling charities, including GamCare and Gordon Moody, warn that vital support for addicts is at risk due to delays in the new statutory levy system. The overhaul, replacing voluntary contributions with mandatory payments from April 2025, has created funding uncertainty, prompting calls for emergency government assistance to prevent service disruption.
The Canada Revenue Agency's 'cryptoasset auditors' have recovered more than $100 million in unpaid taxes over the past three years from over 200 files. Despite significant non-compliance risks, including up to 40% of crypto users not filing or being high-risk, no criminal charges have been laid since 2020. The CRA continues to enhance its enforcement strategies and public education.
Estonia's parliament, the Riigikogu, has approved a phased reduction of the online gambling tax, lowering it from 6% to 4% by 2028. This strategic move aims to modernize the country's gaming framework, enhance transparency, and attract international online gambling operators, positioning Estonia as a competitive hub in the European iGaming market.
Estonia's parliament, the Riigikogu, has voted to reduce the online gambling tax from 6% to 4% over two years. This phased reduction aims to modernize the country's gaming framework, enhance transparency, and attract international iGaming operators, despite concerns over potential impacts on cultural funding and regulatory oversight.
The Council of Europe's anti-corruption body, GRECO, published its latest follow-up report on Liechtenstein, noting the full implementation of ten out of sixteen recommendations. While progress is evident, particularly with a new code of conduct, significant areas for improvement remain concerning parliamentarians' integrity and transparency.
Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, in conjunction with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), has released new guidance for supervised firms. The guidance aims to improve the quality, promptness, and completeness of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to bolster anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts. It clarifies reporting timelines and data submission formats.
The Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has approved a new law prohibiting individuals listed in the Registry of Delinquent Child Support Debtors (RDAM) from entering casinos, bingo halls, and gaming establishments. This measure aims to strengthen child welfare and enforce parental financial responsibilities.
The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has released its 2025 list of UK-headquartered Globally Systemically Important Institutions (G-SIIs). This annual disclosure identifies firms crucial to global financial stability, mandating them to hold additional capital buffers to mitigate systemic risks. The buffers will apply from January 1, 2027.
Argentina's Customs Revenue and Control Agency (ARCA) has introduced significant changes to its Indirect Tax on Online Betting via General Resolution 5791/2025. The updates, published on November 25, 2025, aim to streamline compliance, clarify registration deadlines, and enhance transparency for both domestic and foreign digital gaming operators.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested WinZO founders Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda in Bengaluru on money laundering charges. The arrests follow an investigation into alleged financial irregularities, including the freezing of assets worth over ₹505 crore and accusations of unrefunded player funds and deceptive practices.
Brazil's Senate Economic Affairs Committee is set to vote on Bill PL 5,473/2025, which proposes to double the tax rate on gross gaming revenue for betting operators from 12% to 24%. The measure, aimed at boosting public funds and addressing social concerns, has faced previous postponements and ongoing debate.
Spain recently hosted the International Gaming Congress, solidifying its role in shaping European gambling regulation. The nation is prioritizing robust consumer protection measures, including new deposit limits and AI-driven monitoring, while intensifying efforts to combat illegal gambling operators through significant fines and cross-border cooperation.
British gambling companies reportedly spent an 'astronomic' £2 billion on advertising and marketing last year, intensifying pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase taxes on the sector in the upcoming budget. The industry disputes the figure, warning of job losses and a rise in the black market if taxes are raised.
The European Union is significantly enhancing its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts with the establishment of the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA). Announced by Bulgarian MEP Emil Radev, this new body will centralize supervision and enforce stricter rules across the bloc.
Macau's Executive Council has completed its review of a draft bill to update the territory's Advertising Law, which includes an explicit ban on most gambling-related promotions while considering limited exemptions for industry events and responsible gambling initiatives. The bill aims to modernize regulations and will be submitted to the Legislative Assembly.
The Grand Casino Liechtenstein is currently hosting the GCPS Million, a major poker event guaranteeing a prize pool of 1,000,000 Swiss Francs. Part of the Grand Casino Poker Series, the tournament features a 1,100 CHF buy-in and runs its final Day 1 flights from November 13th to 15th, culminating in the final on November 17th.
Turkish authorities have arrested eight individuals, including Eyupspor Chairman Murat Ozkaya, in a major soccer betting probe. The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 1,024 players and 149 referees amidst allegations of illegal gambling and match-fixing, sparking a 'moral crisis' in the sport.
