In a recent vote on a key online casino regulation bill in the New Zealand Parliament, the New Zealand Green Party sided with the ruling coalition and voted in support of the bill, sparking widespread attention in political circles and public opinion. The bill passed with 83 votes in favor and 39 ag
The Zambian government has taken a key step towards the modernization of the gambling industry—the Cabinet has approved a comprehensive bill to reform the gambling and lottery industry, aiming to replace multiple outdated laws with a regulatory system adapted to the digital age.This decision was pas
The Finnish national betting agency Veikkaus is accelerating its transformation to prepare for the opening of the iGaming market in January 2027. Despite a market share decline to below 20% in recent years, Veikkaus still hopes to regain a dominant position in the future competitive landscape.The mo
The Brazilian terrestrial gambling market was initially highly anticipated, with many international and local operators viewing it as the next growth engine. However, the latest developments have been a major disappointment: the planned casino regulation legislation has been temporarily halted, plu
Small bets for pleasure, big bets for financial loss? The Hong Kong government is pushing a key "upgrade" in the gambling industry—the legalization of basketball betting, not only to challenge the underground kingdom of illegal betting on basketball but also to snatch gold from the jaws of Southeas
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance recently submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking approval to build a luxurious casino and tourism complex in Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province, with a total investment of up to $2.16 billion. If approved, this project would become one of the most ico
In response to the rapid expansion of the gambling industry in recent years and to fill regulatory gaps, the Sri Lankan government is accelerating the establishment of a new gambling regulatory body, named the "Gambling Regularization Authority." This move marks a critical step towards establishing
The Cook government has introduced new reform measures to strengthen the regulation of the gambling industry in Western Australia, increase enforcement powers, and enhance penalties for violations.This legislative change has now been passed in parliament, aimed at modernizing the gambling laws in We
The Digital Economy and Society Department (DES) is pushing for the legalization of online gambling, but this seems far from a prudent move.Last week, DES Minister Prasert Jantararungtong stated that the cabinet has in principle approved the department's proposal to regulate online gambling activiti
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has called for Austria to scrap its current gambling monopoly framework and introduce a multi-licensing system.In a statement on its website, the EGBA has asked for the country’s government officials to utilise the ongoing negotiations to reform the
NEXT.io has learned that Curaçao’s parliament intends to discuss the country’s gambling reform law on Monday 16 December.The National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) will be tabled for discussion early next week, according to a parliamentary schedule seen by NEXT.io.This means the legislation, w
Ryan Rainey, who recently played for Finn Harps in the Irish League, has been suspended for six months by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) for violating betting regulations.These violations involved betting on multiple Irish League and FAI Cup matches held between 2021 and 2024, as well as
Vietnamese sports bettors gamble billions of dollars annually, but most of the revenue flows to overseas operators. Experts say that if the government amends the 2017 decree, the market has a chance to develop.If regulations are more relaxed, Vietnam could develop a profitable sports betting industr
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has responded to the UK government's statement on mandatory taxation and betting limits on online slots, emphasizing its support for the reforms outlined in last year's white paper.However, the organization expressed concerns about its tone and manner, believing
The office of Australia's Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has issued an apology to individuals affected by problem gambling, acknowledging that long-awaited reforms to advertising have been delayed beyond initial expectations. The government has yet to provide a new timeline for addressing
The Victorian government has introduced an overhaul of gambling regulations, aiming to reduce harm and curb money laundering through poker machines. The reforms, part of the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Precommitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, were introduced in parliament on Tuesday, seeking to
