In October 2025, a surge of headlines ignited widespread confusion, criticism, and intense debate across the gambling industry, with many claiming that South Africa had effectively imposed a nationwide ban on online casino gambling. In reality, the situation was far more complex and nuanced than those initial reports suggested. The controversy originated with Supabet (Portapa Pty Ltd), which introduced a roulette-style product within physical betting shops. This offering allo

Brazil’s regulated fixed-odds betting market has entered its second year with strong momentum, building on the solid foundation established in 2025. The sector now boasts 83 licensed operators, approximately 29.4 million active users, and an impressive R$37 billion directed into public revenues. Despite these encouraging figures, fresh analysis has introduced a note of caution regarding the market’s long-term sustainability. A new report by LCA Consultoria, commissioned by th

Cyprus registered a further drop in unemployment in February 2026, even as joblessness across the euro area edged higher on a monthly basis, according to newly released data from Eurostat.   The figures showed that Cyprus’ unemployment rate fell to 4.20 per cent in February 2026, compared with 4.50 per cent in the same month a year earlier, highlighting continued strengthening in the country’s labour market. In absolute terms, the number of unemployed individuals declined to

Australian authorities have formally broadened the scope of the country’s anti-money laundering framework, bringing thousands of additional businesses under regulatory oversight. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre has initiated the enrolment process for a range of professional sectors that had previously operated outside mandatory reporting requirements. This development represents the most substantial reform to Australia’s financial crime legislation in m