Bangladesh Passes New Far-Reaching Gambling Prevention Bill to Curb Online and Digital Betting
The Bangladeshi Parliament has unanimously approved the Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s gambling framework. The new law repeals the colonial-era Public Gambling Act of 1867, replacing it with a modern legal framework designed to address both conventional and digital gambling, including online betting, casinos, sports wagering, and match-fixing. Expanded Scope for Online and Digital Betting The legislation was drafted to address the rising use of online platforms, digital wallets, VPNs, proxy servers, mirror websites, and […] The post Bangladesh Passes New Far-Reaching Gambling Prevention Bill to Curb Online and Digital Betting appeared first on World Casino News.
The Bangladeshi Parliament has unanimously approved the Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s gambling framework. The new law repeals the colonial-era Public Gambling Act of 1867, replacing it with a modern legal framework designed to address both conventional and digital gambling, including online betting, casinos, sports wagering, and match-fixing. Expanded Scope for Online and Digital Betting The legislation was drafted to address the rising use of online platforms, digital wallets, VPNs, proxy servers, mirror websites, and […]
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