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Turkey may fine 3.2M users in Paymix-linked illegal betting case

Turkish prosecutors matched 3.2M illegal betting records to national ID numbers in the Paymix case, raising the prospect of large-scale user fines. Blask data shows why enforcement is moving beyond domains and payments: Turkey is the #4 iGaming market globally by CEB, yet around 85% of observed demand remains outside the licensed channel

Google Ads opens Alberta gambling ads before July launch

Google Ads updated its gambling and games policy for Alberta on May 4, 2026. AGLC-authorized operators can now run brand awareness campaigns targeting Alberta users, with full advertising rights opening after the province's licensed iGaming market goes live on July 13.

Colombia’s court annuls the emergency 19% VAT on online gambling — refunds are next

Colombia's Constitutional Court has overturned the emergency 19% VAT on online betting, ordering DIAN to set up a refund mechanism. Blask data shows the November–January demand dip is a recurring seasonal pattern, not a tax effect. The top three operators hold close to 90% of the market — and the government's tax ambitions are far from over.

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