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Mexico Sports Betting Expansion Bill Stalls Ahead Of World Cup

May 9, 2026

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a Mexican lawmaker introduced a bill to expand sports betting and online casino gambling in Mexico. The intention is to attract more investment from the online gambling industry. However, progress on the bill has slowed. In January 2026, the Chamber of Deputies’ Commission on Governance and Population authorized…

International, Interviews

Online Gambling in Turkey: Leading Expert Explains ‘Crisis’

Brian Pempus

May 1, 2026

Turkey is ahead of the global curve in gambling harm prevention and treatment, according to a leading expert in the country. However, concern remains high as about 30% of people seeking help for any addiction do so for gambling. Clinical psychologist Emre Yılmaz focuses on gambling addiction in Turkey (Türkiye). GamblingHarm.org had the chance to…

Advertising, International

Australian PM Slammed For ‘Watered Down’ Gambling Ad Reform

Brian Pempus

April 1, 2026

After years of inaction, the Australian government appears poised to continue caving to the gambling sector. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce a plan to: Cap the number of gambling ads on TV Increase the blackout period for sports ads around matches Require social media and streaming services to…

International, Law

Brazilian President Calls For Online Casino Ban To Protect Women

Brian Pempus

March 10, 2026

In a public address for International Women’s Day, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for a new law to ban online casinos in Brazil. The longtime critic of online gambling said that addiction is hitting Brazilian households hard. “Although most addicts are men, the burden falls disproportionately on women,” he said. “It’s money…