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The Power of Sweepstakes: How Infingame Brings Strategic Value to the iGaming Market

Infingame is strengthening its position in one of the fastest-growing segments of the iGaming industry, leveraging deep expertise in sweepstakes to help operators and game developers unlock new growth opportunities. Growth of the Sweepstakes Model in North America, Canada, and Australia Over the past year, sweepstakes have moved from a niche concept to a major focus area, particularly in North America, where the model has gained significant traction across the US, with growing interest in markets such as Canada and Australia. This momentum is being driven by a fundamental shift in how players engage with gaming products. Dmytro Kryvorchuk, COO […]

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Japan’s National Police Agency Reports Record Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling

The National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has released its comprehensive enforcement statistics for the 2025 fiscal year, revealing an aggressive and successful campaign against the country’s unauthorized digital gambling market. According to the official NPA report (published April 2026), Japanese authorities logged a 35% year-on-year increase in arrests related to illegal online gambling. The data underscores a strategic pivot by Japanese law enforcement: moving beyond targeting individual players to dismantling the financial and technical infrastructure that sustains offshore grey market operators. Dismantling the Payment Surrogate Networks The most significant shift in the 2025 data is the focus on payment […]

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India’s Great Reset: New Rules to Enforce Nationwide Real-Money Gaming Ban

The Indian digital landscape is set for a fundamental transformation. On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) officially notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules (PROGA), 2025, bringing them into full operational force starting 1 May 2026. The notification marks the end of the grey market era for Real-Money Gaming (RMG) in India. By establishing a clear, digital-first regulatory architecture, the government is moving to eliminate any ambiguity between permissible social gaming and prohibited money-based wagering. This follows the Indian Cabinet’s approval of the Online Gambling Bill late last year, which set the […]

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Legislative Certainty: New Zealand Online Casino Bill Passes Final Reading

New Zealand has reached the definitive milestone in its journey toward a regulated iGaming market. The Gambling (Online Casino Advertising and Licensing) Amendment Bill has officially passed its final reading in Parliament. With the final reading now complete, the legislation awaits Royal Assent to officially become an Act of Parliament. This transition from a prohibited offshore model to a strictly licensed domestic regime was first signalled when the government introduced the Online Casino Gambling Bill in late 2025. With the legislative path now cleared, the industry has a definitive view of the statutory requirements that will govern the market upon […]

Brazil targets app stores for anti-piracy measures, focusing on removing unlicensed betting apps as part of a federal crackdown.

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Brazil Pressures Big Tech: Google and Apple Notified to Purge Illegal Betting Apps

In a significant escalation of its enforcement strategy, the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has officially notified Google and Apple regarding the presence of unlicensed gambling applications on their respective platforms. The notification, issued on 18 April 2026, demands that the tech giants take immediate action to identify and remove betting apps that do not comply with the new federal regulatory framework. This move signals a shift from targeting operators directly to targeting the digital infrastructure that allows them to reach Brazilian consumers. Cutting Off the Digital Supply Chain The MJSP’s action, spearheaded by the Secretariat for […]

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The Time is Up: Philippines Unveils Unified Rules to Dismantle POGO Networks

In a decisive move to end the social scourge of offshore gaming, the Philippine government has officially launched a single, unified set of rules to enforce the total nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs). Led by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, the signing of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on 22 April 2026 consolidates Executive Order (EO) 74 and Republic Act (RA) 12312 (the POGO Ban Act) into a comprehensive omnibus action plan. This new framework synchronises 15 separate laws and department orders, providing the government with a precise and sophisticated tool to prevent the resurgence of illegal gambling […]

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Judicial Clarity: Belgium’s Constitutional Court Closes Online Advertising Loophole

In a definitive legal shift, the Belgian Constitutional Court has ruled that the national ban on gambling advertisements must be applied uniformly across all platforms, including online gaming. The decision, formalised in Case No. 45/2026 on 16 April 2026, strikes down previous legal challenges that sought to exempt certain online sectors from the restrictive measures introduced in 2023. The ruling is the culmination of a legal battle brought by several gambling operators who argued that the blanket ban on untargeted advertising unfairly discriminated against digital platforms. The Court, however, has sided with public health advocates, stating that the protection of […]

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ACMA Identifies Personalised Marketing Risks as AI Integration Accelerates

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a landmark research series, “AI in Telecommunications, Media and Interactive Gambling” (21 April 2026), warning that while AI is delivering record efficiencies, its adoption is outpacing current governance frameworks. The research highlights a significant shift in the Australian market: operators are moving beyond basic automation and into a new era of predictive and generative AI designed to enhance user engagement and streamline operations. The Core Strategy: How AI Drives Modern Australian Betting The ACMA identifies four primary operational pillars currently redefining the standard for licensed Australian providers: Predictive Analytics & Odds […]

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The VPN Blind Spot: UKGC Refines Data Approach as Illegal Market Tactics Evolve

In a new data update published on 21 April 2026, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has admitted that tracking consumer engagement with illegal gambling sites is becoming increasingly complex. While the regulator’s 21-month trend analysis shows fluctuating rather than sustained growth in black market activity, the rise of anonymising technologies is forcing a significant recalibration of how the UK measures its illegal sector. The Online Safety Act and the VPN Surge The most striking revelation from the report is the impact of the Online Safety Act, which came into full effect in July 2025. Following its rollout, the UKGC observed a […]

KSA Annual Report 2025: Dutch regulator focuses on zero-tolerance enforcement and safety measures amid shrinking legal market.

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KSA Annual Report 2025: Broadening the Scope of Player Protection

In the KSA Annual Report 2025, published on 20 April 2026, the Dutch regulator provides a comprehensive look at a year that fundamentally altered the local iGaming landscape. The data confirms that the era of rapid expansion has ended, replaced by a phase of stagnation and stabilisation driven by aggressive regulatory intervention. In the report, titled “Protecting Against Gambling Harm”, the KSA emphasises that its mandate has evolved. The focus is no longer merely on monitoring financial losses but on a broadened view of gambling harm that accounts for damage to mental health, personal relationships, and social well-being. Key Financials: […]