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🎉United Kingdom🇬🇧: new age verification tool from OCR Studio to help gaming platforms comply with regulations Paid Members Public
🎉United Kingdom🇬🇧: new age verification tool from OCR Studio to help gaming platforms comply with regulations Compliance with the Online Safety Act protects companies operating in the country from fines and/or criminal prosecution. ▶️The system enables age verification of users and blocks underage individuals, thereby reducing the risk of
👻Brazil🇧🇷: China’s UnionPay🇨🇳card brand challenges Visa and Mastercard Paid Members Public
👻Brazil🇧🇷: China’s UnionPay🇨🇳card brand challenges Visa and Mastercard Worldwide, UnionPay has issued over 10 billion cards, confirming its status as the most widely used payment network in 2025. If it manages to establish itself in the lucrative Brazilian market, traditional card giants could face significant competition. ➡️ As part
🆘Argentina🇦🇷: in Santa Fe province, court orders freezing of accounts linked to illegal online gambling Paid Members Public
🆘Argentina🇦🇷: in Santa Fe province, court orders freezing of accounts linked to illegal online gambling The investigation found approximately USD 1.3 million in cryptocurrency in electronic accounts, allegedly obtained illegally. ▶️The case began in May 2024, when the executive branch of Santa Fe province filed a lawsuit against 385
👀Chile🇨🇱: Senate moves forward with bill to regulate online gambling and betting Paid Members Public
👀Chile🇨🇱: Senate moves forward with bill to regulate online gambling and betting The Chamber of Deputies approved the initiative in December 2023, and now the Senate’s Finance Committee has begun its review. ▶️Currently, only the Polla Chilena de Beneficencia (state lottery), the Lotería de Concepción, land-based casinos, and horse
🎧Spain🇪🇸: in 2024, after the reinstatement of welcome bonuses, the number of online players rose by 21.63% Paid Members Public
🎧Spain🇪🇸: in 2024, after the reinstatement of welcome bonuses, the number of online players rose by 21.63% Welcome bonuses to attract players had been banned until April 2024, when the Supreme Court annulled several articles of Royal Decree 958/2020, including the one restricting such advertising incentives. The Directorate
💀Ukraine🇺🇦: PlayCity regulator has already blocked over 1,300 illegal casinos Paid Members Public
💀Ukraine🇺🇦: PlayCity regulator has already blocked over 1,300 illegal casinos The new Ukrainian regulator is determined to prove its efficiency and adherence to regulations. ▶️The Economic Security Bureau (BEB) is currently investigating nearly 80 criminal cases related to the illegal organization or operation of gambling and lotteries. ▶️Crackdown on
👀Chile🇨🇱: Senate reviews bill to regulate online gambling and betting Paid Members Public
👀Chile🇨🇱: Senate reviews bill to regulate online gambling and betting The Chamber of Deputies approved the initiative in December 2023, and now the Senate’s Finance Committee has begun its review. ▶️Currently, only the Polla Chilena de Beneficencia (state lottery), the Lotería de Concepción, land-based casinos, and horse racing are
🚫U.S.🇺🇸: banks to face penalties for discriminating against crypto companies Paid Members Public
🚫U.S.🇺🇸: banks to face penalties for discriminating against crypto companies Under an executive order signed this Thursday by Donald Trump, violations of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, or consumer financial protection regulations will result in fines for banks. The measure applies retroactively, requiring regulators to investigate potential