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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Approves the Import of Casino Equipment Sri Lanka's Parliament Committee on Public Finance (COPF) lifts the casino equipment ban, with the introduction of the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill.
sri lanka approves the import of casino equipment
Kenya
Kenya cuts betting tax from 15% to 5% despite concerns Kenya’s government has reduced the excise tax on betting from 15% to 5% as part of the 2025 Finance Bill, making it
kenya cuts betting tax from 15% to 5% despite concerns
Alpha Affiliates
Interview with Vitalii – CMO of Alpha Affiliates In this exclusive interview, Vitalii, CMO of Alpha Affiliates, shares what’s next, and why this year’s iGB L!VE marks a defining moment
interview with vitalii anisin – cmo of alpha affiliates
Philippines
Philippines to Ban Online Gambling Ads Amid Addiction Concerns Nicasio Conti, former anti-corruption commissioner, urges the Philippines to ban online gambling ads, warning of rising addiction and harm to vulnerable communities.
philippines to ban online gambling ads amid addiction concerns
Thailand
Thailand bans gambling tourism to Cambodia Thailand is tightening controls at its border with Cambodia to stop casino-related tourism and combat cybercrime. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that
thailand bans gambling tourism to cambodia
ALH Group
Australian Operator Fined for Allowing Minors Access Slots The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) issued a fine of A$38K to Australian poker machine operator Australian Leisure and Hospitality
australian operator fined for allowing minors access slots
AffPapa Adds MaxDuel to Its Directory AffPapa, the ultimate iGaming directory, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with MaxDuel, a leading Player vs Player (PvP) Platform. MaxDuel
affpapa adds maxduel to its directory
New Zealand
New Zealand opens iGaming license interest for 2026 launch New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is inviting gambling companies to register their interest in applying for a licence ahead of
new zealand opens igaming license interest for 2026 launch