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The National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has released its comprehensive Activity Report for the period April 25, 2025 – April 25, 2026, marking exactly one year since Vlad-Cristian Soare assumed the presidency. The document details a significant institutional pivot from administrative backlog towards a data-driven enforcement model centred on transparency and technical oversight. The regulator reported that over 98% of authorised operators are now in compliance with new reporting standards, even as enforcement actions against the unauthorized sector reached record levels. Strategic Impact: Key Takeaways From the 2026 Mandate Report The mandate’s first year was defined by the transition from […]

South Korea has officially appointed Choi Byung-hwan, a seasoned policy expert and former senior government official, as the new Chairman of the National Gambling Control Commission (NGCC). According to an announcement from the NGCC, Choi will lead the country’s gambling watchdog for a three-year term, tasked with modernising the nation’s regulatory framework and strengthening safeguards against gambling-related harm. Choi succeeds the outgoing leadership at a time when South Korea is balancing the economic contributions of its legalised gambling sectors, including horse racing, lotteries, and foreigner-only casinos, against rising public concern over problem gambling and the proliferation of illegal online markets. […]

Gamecheck, the independent game integrity platform, is partnering with UK professional boxers Carl Fail and Ben Fail, effective 1 April 2026. The partnership brings together two worlds united by the same principle: that when you step into a competition, the rules must be the same for everyone. James Elliot, founder of Gamecheck, states: We’re delighted to be partnering with Carl and Ben. They understand what it means to compete honestly and expect the same from their opponents. That’s exactly the kind of credibility we want behind the Gamecheck message. When players choose an online casino, they deserve the same fair […]

The National Communications Entity (ENACOM), acting on a judicial order from the San Isidro Prosecutor’s Office, has initiated a large-scale enforcement action resulting in the blocking of 251 unlicensed betting websites. This operation, spearheaded by Prosecutor Alejandro Musso of the specialized Cybercrime Unit, represents one of the most significant crackdowns on the offshore gambling market in Argentina to date. The measure aims to curb the proliferation of unauthorized platforms that bypass local tax obligations and age-verification protocols. Strategic Implications of the San Isidro Enforcement The recent judicial intervention signals a shift toward more aggressive technical enforcement within the Argentine jurisdiction. […]

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced a strategic partnership with software provider Gamban to provide Michigan residents with free access to online gambling blocking tools. Effective immediately, the initiative allows individuals to download software that prevents access to thousands of regulated and unauthorized gambling sites and applications across multiple devices. This move marks an expansion of Michigan’s player protection toolkit, complementing existing state-managed self-exclusion registries. Strategic Impact on the Michigan Market Before assessing the technical rollout, it is essential to consider the regulatory and commercial implications of this statewide distribution. The integration of third-party blocking software into the […]

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Related Harm has issued a comprehensive report calling for the UK government to reclassify gambling advertising as a public health issue. This shift in framing suggests a move away from the industry-led self-regulation model toward a more rigid legislative structure. The report argues that current measures are insufficient to protect vulnerable demographics, particularly young adults and those with existing gambling-related disorders. Strategic Implications for UK Market Stakeholders The proposed transition to a public health framework introduces several critical shifts for operators and marketing affiliates active in the UK jurisdiction. Heightened Compliance Risk: A […]

Evoplay, a prominent Tier-1 game development studio, has formalised a strategic partnership with operator Oleybet to expand its commercial reach within the Brazilian market. This agreement facilitates the integration of Evoplay’s diverse portfolio (encompassing slots, table games, and instant games) onto Oleybet’s platform. The move aligns with both entities’ objectives to capitalise on the high demand for localised, mobile-first content in South America’s largest economy. Strategic Objectives of the Evoplay-OleyBet Integration This partnership represents a calculated move to deepen market penetration during a critical transition period for the Brazilian gaming industry. For Evoplay, the deal provides a direct pipeline to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]