Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has suspended the federal operations of Pixbet and two brands associated with the company after regulators identified shortcomings in responsible gambling measures and failures to provide required regulatory information. The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) issued two precautionary measures against Pixbet Soluções Tecnológicas, covering its Pixbet, GanheiBet and Bet da Sorte operations. Under the orders, the operator is required to immediat

The euro is set for its first major visual transformation, as the European Central Bank (ECB) moves ahead with plans for a new generation of banknotes designed to look more familiar, strengthen security and create a closer connection with European citizens. The proposals, unveiled by the ECB in July, represent the first substantial visual break from the banknotes that Europeans have carried since the introduction of the single currency. The new designs replace the current abs

The Philippine gambling industry could face a major transformation in how licensed operators attract and retain customers if a proposed law imposing sweeping restrictions on gambling advertising is approved. Senate Bill No. 2347, known as the proposed Gambling Advertising Prohibition Act, would significantly restrict the ability of gambling companies to promote their products across traditional media, digital platforms, social networks and sponsorship arrangements. The propos

A coordinated mortgage fraud problem has been identified across Australia’s lending sector after financial intelligence shared through Fintel Alliance revealed recurring patterns of false and misleading information being used to obtain home loans from multiple major lenders. The investigation began when Commonwealth Bank identified irregularities in mortgage applications and shared the intelligence through Fintel Alliance, a public-private financial crime partnership bringing