The ongoing FIFA World Cup has provided a fresh boost to the betting business, with betting promotions spreading across social media platforms and gambling websites remaining easily accessible to Bangladeshi users.

The newly proposed Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026, is slated to repeal the Public Gambling Act of 1867 and introduce a regime targeting not only conventional betting operations but also online platforms, cryptocurrency-based wagering systems, influencer-driven promotion networks, and the digital infrastructure that supports them.