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📢Ukraine 🇺🇦: gambling regulator PlayCity begins issuing licenses Paid Members Public
📢Ukraine 🇺🇦: gambling regulator PlayCity begins issuing licenses Licenses will be granted not only to online casinos but also to B2B manufacturers of software and gaming equipment. The licensing process is conducted under the new regulations approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. ▶️Requirements ❓— To obtain a license, applicants must demonstrate an
😵Ukraine 🇺🇦: PlayCity steps up blocking of unlicensed gambling sites Paid Members Public
😵Ukraine 🇺🇦: PlayCity steps up blocking of unlicensed gambling sites Just two weeks ago, Ukraine’s renewed regulator launched its new system for tracking illegal websites. Since then, actions have already taken place… ▶️Via the PlayCity platform, authorities received 240 reports of violations, leading to the blocking of 145 websitesand 7
📢 Philippines🇵🇭set to become Asia’s second-largest gaming market (after Macau🇲🇴) Paid Members Public
📢 Philippines🇵🇭set to become Asia’s second-largest gaming market (after Macau🇲🇴) By the end of 2025, gross gaming revenue is expected to surpass USD 7 billion. ▶️According to local experts, the rise in international tourism is the primary driver behind this growth. ▶️Regulatory adjustments introduced by the Philippine Amusement and
🐘India🇮🇳: the nationwide ban on all real-money online games (including poker, betting, and fantasy sports) threatens not only the gaming industry but also the sports sector Paid Members Public
🐘India🇮🇳: the nationwide ban on all real-money online games (including poker, betting, and fantasy sports) threatens not only the gaming industry but also the sports sector In August, Indian lawmakers passed the “Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Act,” which prohibits banks and payment providers from processing transactions related to real-money
😳Brazil🇧🇷: House of Deputies debates bill to increase gambling tax from 12% to 22% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) Paid Members Public
😳Brazil🇧🇷: House of Deputies debates bill to increase gambling tax from 12% to 22% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) The additional 10% would be allocated to environmental protection initiatives, specifically to combat deforestation. ▶️The proposal comes at a time when there is already a provisional measure from the federal government
👀New Zealand🇳🇿: debate over lifting the ban on online slots and betting advertising Paid Members Public
👀New Zealand🇳🇿: debate over lifting the ban on online slots and betting advertising Push notifications, free credits, and similar incentives could become widespread, raising concerns among New Zealand’s lawmakers. ▶️Context: just a few months ago New Zealand implemented a sector reform, which established: ❌Sports and racing bets are legal
🙈Brazil🇧🇷: regulatory loophole allows illegal betting sites to withdraw funds even after blocks Paid Members Public
🙈Brazil🇧🇷: regulatory loophole allows illegal betting sites to withdraw funds even after blocks These platforms use payment institutions (IPs), which do not require authorization from the Central Bank to move funds. ▶️What’s the key issue? 👉Under current regulations, a payment institution requires official authorization from the Central Bank only
😳Kazakhstan🇰🇿: criminal cases launched against influencers promoting online casinos Paid Members Public
😳Kazakhstan🇰🇿: criminal cases launched against influencers promoting online casinos Authorities state that fines alone are insufficient to deter repeat offenders who break the rules. Therefore, the regulator is considering classifying such actions as facilitation of illegal gambling. This interpretation would allow the application of laws similar to those prosecuting pyramid