Sri Lanka—During the recent parliamentary debate on the second reading of the "Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill," NDF member Faisal Mustafa urged the government to establish strict online gambling regulations to address the risks of addiction brought by online gambling. He pointed out that while p
Gambling quietly spreads, and Brazil is facing an unprecedented "digital gambling" crisis. Although President Eurico Dutra issued a decree in 1946 that completely banned casino operations, various online gambling platforms have emerged like bamboo shoots after a rain, moving the former gambling tabl
Philippine well-known comedy duo MC Muah and Lassy Marquez recently admitted for the first time in a YouTube interview show "Toni Talks" hosted by Toni Gonzaga that they were deeply addicted to gambling in casinos, sparking attention and heated discussions among netizens.MC Muah recalled that it al
The Social Security and Family Committee of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies recently approved a significant legislative proposal to establish a "National Comprehensive Assistance Program for Gambling Disorder," aimed at providing free treatment and social support for gambling addicts through the U
The Philippine government is conducting an in-depth assessment on a comprehensive ban on online gambling, and President Marcos Jr. has not yet decided whether to officially announce the ban in his State of the Nation Address on July 28. Executive Secretary Bel Samin stated that the government is wei
The Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO) announced the revocation of a bus driver's license for openly using his mobile phone for online gambling while on duty, posing a serious threat to public safety.This incident occurred on the Silang to Dasmariñas route on Luzon Island. A passenger recor
In recent years, the South African sports betting industry has shown a rapid online growth trend. The latest survey shows that especially among young gamblers aged 18 to 34, the popularity of online sports betting is gradually approaching the status of the national lottery. It is expected that by 20
In the past six months, discussions about the legalization of gambling in Thailand have been heating up, with the government's proposal to legalize casinos aimed at boosting tourism and economic growth. The plan includes the construction of integrated entertainment centers, physical casinos, and the
The Kenyan government is taking unprecedented tough measures to regulate the national gambling industry. In May 2025, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) issued a ban, suspending all gambling-related advertisements nationwide for 30 days. The ban takes immediate effect and applies to tele
Australia has long been the country with the highest gambling losses globally, and recent data indicates that this situation is worsening. According to data released by the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey (HILDA), the number of Australian men participating in sports betting
The efforts to legalize sports betting in Hawaii faced setbacks this year, as House Bill 1308 did not pass before the legislative session ended.Although the proposal to legalize online sports betting made unprecedented progress, it ultimately stalled due to key disagreements.Supporters of the bill s
As online sports betting platforms rapidly expand, the gambling industry in Botswana is experiencing explosive growth.According to the latest data disclosed by the Gambling Authority, in March 2025 alone, the total amount wagered by gamblers nationwide reached 150 million Pula, with over 220,000 par
Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel, marking the first time a U.S. city has directly sued gambling operators for their business practices.The complaint, brought forth by Baltimore's legal department, accuses these companies of extensively violating the city's Consumer Protec
New Zealand Authorities Crack Down on Gambling InfluencersFirstly, New Zealand authorities have begun to crack down on social media influencers promoting offshore online gambling sites.According to RNZ, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued its first notice to remove promoters of illeg
Three years after legalization, Ontario's online gambling and sports betting industry is thriving, but some experts express concerns about the methods of gambling marketing.PowerPlay, an international gambling site licensed by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has been very succes
Sports betting has become a powerful movement nationwide in Zimbabwe, with an increasing number of bettors.In various betting stations emerging in towns, people of all ages, both men and women, are trying their luck.It seems to have become a highly profitable business.Gambling, once merely a pastime
