- Law: the Gambling Prevention Act 2026 came into force on 1 July 2026 and replaced the Public Gambling Act 1867; see what changed on 1 July.
- Enforcement: the CID reported 115 online gambling arrests between 1 January and 15 September 2026, the BFIU had frozen about 55,000 MFS accounts by late June, and the BCB has charged nine people in its BPL anti-corruption investigation.
- Licensing: Curaçao's regulator says its hacked licensing portal will not return, and the Comoros government disputes the Anjouan licences that seven brands on this site state.
- Providers: Spribe's dispute over Aviator continues in the UK, Malta and Brazil; on 2 October 2026 the UK Court of Appeal ruled against Spribe on a procedural point.
Comoros Government Disputes Anjouan Gambling Licences
The Comoros government says Anjouan's offshore gambling licensing network operates without authorisation and has asked the UK for help. What it means.
BFIU Freezes Tens of Thousands of MFS Accounts Linked to Gambling
About 55,000 MFS accounts were frozen in 2026 by late June, about 10,000 more in July and 14,000 in August, as Bangladesh targets gambling payments.
BPL Corruption Probe Widens to Nine People Charged
The BCB has charged nine people under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code since May 2026 over the 11th and 12th editions of the Bangladesh Premier League.
CID: 115 Arrests and 763 Gambling Sites Sent for Blocking in 2026
Bangladesh's CID reported 115 online gambling arrests by mid-September 2026, 88 people charge-sheeted and 763 sites and apps sent to BTRC for blocking.
Curaçao's Hacked Gaming Licence Portal Will Not Return
Curaçao's gaming regulator says its hacked licensing portal will not return. Licences stay valid, but online seal checks are affected until a replacement.
Gambling Prevention Act 2026: What Changed on 1 July
Bangladesh's new anti-gambling law replaced the 1867 Act on 1 July 2026. Penalties for playing, running and promoting online gambling explained.
Aviator Dispute: UK Appeal Court Overturns Ruling in Spribe Case
The UK Court of Appeal ruled against Spribe on a procedural point on 2 October 2026, as the Aviator dispute continues in the UK, Brazil and Malta.
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