Regulatory NEWS

MCMC removes 4,699 online gambling and scam content in Malaysia

Malaysia’s MCMC has processed 4,699 content removal requests in 2025, targeting online gambling and AI-generated scam content.

India’s apex court stays GST proceedings against online gaming firms

The Supreme Court of India on Friday stayed Goods and Services Tax (GST) proceedings against 49 online gaming companies over retrospective demand notices issued on the full face value of bets placed through their platforms.

India grants agency power to block tax-evading gaming sites

India empowers tax authorities to block online gaming sites evading GST under new regulations.

Indian Supreme Court to hear gaming firms’ plea against 28% GST demand

Supreme Court of Indiato hear online gaming firms' plea for relief against 28% GST on bets, crucial decision awaited.

€200,000 fine for Facebook bingo games

Last year, the Dutch gambling regulator KSA probed Baco Zaalbingo after discovering live-streamed illegal bingo games on Facebook. Despite prior warnings, the group continued operations, prompting significant fines due to violations of Dutch gambling laws.

Nepal police bust online gambling operation, arrest 53

The CIB of Nepal Police has raided a call centre in Satdobato, Lalitpur, and arrested 53 individuals, including two Indian nationals involved in illegal online gambling activities.

Philippine agency says charges await those harbouring illegal POGO workers 

The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reiterated its commitment to pursuing criminal charges against individuals and companies harbouring foreign nationals employed by Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) who remain in the country unlawfully.

Gambling fines for 2024 reach $184.4 million, down 73.3%

Gambling industry regulators across the world issued financial penalties of a total $184.4 million in 2024, a 73.3 percent drop from 2023.

Uzbekistan enforces biometric measures in new gambling rules

zbekistan has introduced significant changes to its online gambling and lottery licensing rules, aiming to modernise the industry while ensuring strict compliance with legal standards. The new regulations mandate digital identity verification and electronic documentation of transactions, protecting participants from fraud and underage gambling.

Billionaire Bet365 boss takes 45% pay cut, still earns £150 million

Bet365's Denise Coates takes a 45% pay cut but remains among the highest-paid executives with £150m earnings.