Sri Lanka is on the cusp of a major overhaul of its gambling industry. A new draft bill, championed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, proposes the establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority.
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The global gambling industry is increasingly interwoven with artificial intelligence. From the personalised user experiences on online platforms to sophisticated fraud detection systems and even responsible gambling tools, AI is rapidly becoming central to day-to-day operations.
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The Spelinspektionen poll found that up to 72% of Swedish gamblers couldn't differentiate between licensed and unlicensed offerings.
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This decision, which now heads to parliament, reflects a timely response to a sector experiencing notable growth, as evidenced by substantial investments like Melco Resorts & Entertainment's City of Dreams Sri Lanka.
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In recent years, regulators have made steady progress in areas like responsible gambling and player protection, especially in Europe.
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Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) officially began operations on March 5. Created under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, it now oversees licensing for both online and land-based gambling, focusing on consumer protection and industry accountability.
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Philippines Senate President Francis Escudero has called for a review of Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs), warning they could be just as problematic as their offshore counterparts, which were banned last year.
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The Maltese Civil Court has determined that it will not uphold Austrian court decisions ordering refunds to players who gambled on platforms without local licenses.
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Brasil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has issued a March 17 deadline for all licensed betting companies (including those granted authorisation by court orders) to submit their AML/CFT policies.
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The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has published an updated Responsible Gaming Policy that will apply to all B2C operators under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK).
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