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Egypt: gambling regulation and licensing

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Cairo Cracks Down: Parliament Moves to Crush Offshore Betting App Loophole
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Cairo Cracks Down: Parliament Moves to Crush Offshore Betting App Loophole

Egypt initiates a legislative crackdown on unlicensed online betting apps, targeting major offshore operators like 1xBet to curb addiction and financial loss. The new draft law promises strict penalties for users and seeks to close the digital loopholes that have allowed the shadow gambling market to grow into a billion dollar industry.

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