Cyprus is rapidly establishing itself as one of the world's most significant video game development hubs relative to its population, with the industry generating billions of euros in annual revenue and attracting hundreds of international companies to the island. The scale of the sector has become increasingly visible following the publication of the first comprehensive industry assessment of Cyprus's video game market. The figures indicate that what was once a relatively sma

Kenya's High Court has cleared the country's gambling regulator to resume collecting licensing fees from betting companies, casinos and other gambling operators while a broader legal challenge against the fees continues. The ruling provides temporary relief to the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRAK), which argued that the suspension of the new fees had effectively prevented it from processing gambling licence applications. At the same time, the court battle over whe

Vietnam has formally expanded its anti-money laundering framework to address risks associated with crypto assets, marking another major step towards bringing the country's rapidly developing digital-asset market within the scope of financial regulation. The National Assembly approved amendments to the Law on Anti-Money Laundering alongside changes to legislation governing the State Bank of Vietnam and credit institutions. The amendments were approved with 94.6% of lawmakers v

Bulgaria has introduced a new regulatory framework placing gambling affiliates under direct licensing and tax obligations, significantly changing the way businesses can promote licensed gambling operators in the country. The new rules, which entered into force on 1 August 2026, bring affiliate marketing into the scope of Bulgaria’s gambling regulatory system. Affiliates that generate remuneration based on measurable results linked to gambling activity are now required to obta