Regulation

Adult gaming centre operator fined £150,000 for self-exclusion failings as UK regulatory reforms tighten oversight on high street betting shops.

UAE gaming regulator Abu Dhabi financial watchdog sign cooperation agreement to strengthen regulatory oversight as commercial gaming sector expands in the emirates.

Meta faces scrutiny over illegal gambling ads in Australia after a Sydney Morning Herald investigation found Facebook and Instagram promoting offshore casinos and fake brand sites. ACMA currently lacks power to compel removal, but a federal bill would change that from January 2027.

SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon will feature a dedicated Global Payment Compliance track on 30 September, covering AML, fraud prevention, and regulatory change across 40,000-attendee event.

Vanuatu's Guangzhou consulate was allegedly used as a gambling venue for four months in 2025, sparking a diplomatic row and opposition demands for an Ombudsman investigation.