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Malaysia Denies New Gambling Permits Since 1990s, Court Backs Federal Control
Malaysia's finance ministry denies issuing new gambling licences since the 1990s, as the Federal Court rules Kedah cannot ban existing pool betting and lottery operations.
Meta Illegal Gambling Ads Australia ACMA Probe
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 Adds Global Payment Compliance Track
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.
UKGC: Sloppy ID Checks Broke FRA Pilot Scheme
The UKGC revealed poor operator ID verification wrecked its FRA pilot, with initials, nicknames and wrong addresses causing matching failures that undermined the frictionless check promise.
Elite Competitions Hires Bet365 Pro as UK Prize Draw VAT Hits 20%
Elite Competitions hired a Bet365 compliance veteran as HMRC imposed 20% VAT on UK prize draws, threatening 25-30% margin cuts across the £1.3B sector.
