Egypt is preparing a series of legislative amendments that would specifically criminalise online betting applications, as lawmakers move to address legal gaps between longstanding gambling restrictions and the rapidly evolving digital gambling landscape. The proposed reforms are part of a broader revision of Egypt's Cybercrime Law, which is expected to introduce measures targeting online betting applications alongside cyber extortion, digital fraud, the spread of harmful on

Tanzania is preparing to introduce a new 5% excise duty on betting stakes as part of its fiscal measures for the 2026/27 financial year, marking a significant step in the government's efforts to increase domestic revenue while enhancing oversight of the country's rapidly expanding gambling industry. Under the proposal, the excise duty would be imposed on betting stakes across a range of gambling activities, including sports betting and other licensed gaming products. Accord

Europol and INTERPOL have reinforced their collaboration in response to growing global criminal threats, marking a step that highlights how organised crime, cybercrime, fraud, and illicit financial activity are increasingly operating on an international scale. The renewed cooperation framework, announced on 22 June 2026, is designed to enhance coordination between two of the most significant global law-enforcement cooperation institutions. Europol continues to support Eur

The Financial Action Task Force is moving global anti-money laundering expectations into a more operational phase, with recent updates showing a clear shift away from purely formal compliance and towards practical effectiveness, stronger payment transparency, sanctions implementation and better detection of cross-border financial crime. The latest developments follow the FATF Plenary held between 17 and 19 June 2026, where members approved a series of initiatives dealing wi