iGaming regulation11 September 20261 min read

India’s competition watchdog closes Google probe after real-money gaming ban

India’s Competition Commission closed its inquiry into Google after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 made online money games, related advertising, and payment facilitation illegal. The law took effect on 1 May 2026, and the regulator cited it as the reason the Google…

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UK Gambling Commission to phase in financial risk assessments

The UK Gambling Commission said it will roll out Financial Risk Assessments in stages, starting with the largest operators and the highest spending thresholds. The system is intended to identify customers at risk of financial harm.

14 Sept 2026Gambling Satellite

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India’s online gaming ban takes effect amid enforcement push

India’s Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act came into force on 1 May 2026 and bans online money games, including games of chance, skill or mixed format. It also prohibits related advertising and payment facilitation.

12 Sept 2026Al Jazeera

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Chile advances regulated online gambling framework

Chile’s Senate Economy Commission is moving forward with plans for a regulated online gambling market. The draft includes licensing, mandatory ID checks, tougher advertising rules and a specific gambling tax.

11 Sept 2026Gambling NGO

India’s competition watchdog closes Google probe after real-money gaming ban

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