Brazil blocks payments to fixed-odds betting operators under Resolution 590, with customer refunds exempt and a separate Pix rejection system still pending.

Brazil’s betting ban sparks court challenges, shutdown concerns, and a rapid rise in illegal gambling sites as the regulated market faces closure.

Bulgaria proposes broad gambling ad limits, stricter casino signage rules and tax changes, while affiliate licences may end from January 1, 2027.

Eight operators receive new Dutch online gambling licences through 2031 as the KSA applies revised renewal rules and reviews five years of compliance records.

House of Lords members recommend a broad UK gambling advertising ban, citing concerns over exposure, problem gambling, industry impact and regulation.

Google expands gambling ad certification worldwide, adds stricter MCC and domain checks, and prepares to ban online gambling promotions in Croatia from October.

A 14-month DGGI probe has prompted India to consider tighter payment reporting, while its online gaming ban reshapes enforcement and competition cases.

KVA highlights concerns over Google autocomplete suggestions in the Netherlands that may direct users toward unlicensed online gambling operators.

Australia’s 2027 gambling reforms will end foreign-matched lotteries and online keno, while licensed pubs and clubs can continue offering venue-based keno.

French gambling regulator ANJ clarifies fraud procedures, requiring operators to prove misconduct before taking action against player accounts.

New Curaçao rules require stronger remote identity verification, system testing and ongoing monitoring, with existing providers facing a May 1, 2027 deadline.

New Zealand prepares for its online casino market opening as operators await licence decisions, with only 15 approvals available ahead of December.