Polymarket Faces Regulatory Block in France Over Illegal Gambling Concerns

Polymarket Faces Regulatory Block in France Over Illegal Gambling Concerns

by December 5, 2024

France’s gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has imposed a geo-block on Polymarket.com, a crypto-based prediction market platform, over allegations of illegal gambling. The platform, operated by Web3 developer Adventure One QSS and licensed in Panama, has bee ...

Lawsuit Targets Google and Apple Over Sweepstakes Casino Apps

Lawsuit Targets Google and Apple Over Sweepstakes Casino Apps

by December 4, 2024

Tech giants Google and Apple are under legal scrutiny in New Jersey, facing allegations of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The lawsuit, filed on November 27, implicates their roles in hosting and processing payments for sweepstakes casino ...

Vietnam Tightens Online Gaming Rules with Decree 147

Vietnam Tightens Online Gaming Rules with Decree 147

by December 4, 2024

Vietnam has enacted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP to introduce stricter regulations for online gaming, targeting casino-style and card-based games to mitigate potential social harm. The measure reflects a broader effort by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to promote r ...

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies Advances Strict Online Gambling Advertising Ban

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies Advances Strict Online Gambling Advertising Ban

by December 3, 2024

The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill aimed at curbing online gambling advertising and addressing gambling addiction, particularly among youth. The measure, which passed during a special session on November 27 with 139 votes in favor, 36 against, and 59 abstention ...

Curaçao GCB Responds to Corruption Allegations in Licensing Reform

Curaçao GCB Responds to Corruption Allegations in Licensing Reform

by December 2, 2024

The Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curaçao has issued a strong rebuttal against allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering in its gambling licensing reform. The claims, brought forward by local politician Luigi Faneyte of the opposition Real Alternative Party, accuse t ...

Stakelogic Partners with Netwin for Slots and Live Casino in Italy

Stakelogic Partners with Netwin for Slots and Live Casino in Italy

by December 2, 2024

Stakelogic, a prominent provider of casino and live gaming content, has entered into a pivotal partnership with Italian operator Netwin, marking another milestone in its expansion across the Italian market. The agreement will bring Stakelogic’s award-winning slot games and live c ...

LCB Awards 2024: A Celebration of iGaming Excellence – Vote Now & Win Cash Prizes

LCB Awards 2024: A Celebration of iGaming Excellence – Vote Now & Win Cash Prizes

by December 2, 2024

The LCB Awards 2024 are officially live, marking the third consecutive year of honoring the best the online gambling world has to offer. Hosted by lcb.org, this year’s awards spotlight eight key categories that recognize the most deserving online casinos, game providers, an ...

Victoria’s Gambling Regulator Enforces Accountability with Major Actions in 2023-24

Victoria’s Gambling Regulator Enforces Accountability with Major Actions in 2023-24

by November 29, 2024

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) reinforced its role as a rigorous gambling regulator, taking 88 disciplinary actions in the 2023-24 financial year. The VGCCC’s Annual Report, tabled in Parliament, highlights a zero-tolerance approach to breaches and a ...

Paraguay Advances Bill to End Gambling Monopoly and Open Market to Competition

Paraguay Advances Bill to End Gambling Monopoly and Open Market to Competition

by November 28, 2024

Paraguay is taking a significant step toward transforming its gambling industry. In early November 2024, the government presented a bill that aims to amend the country’s gambling legislation (Law No 1,016/1997) and liberalise the market by ending the current monopoly on gambling ...

UK Implements Online Slot Stake Limits and Gambling Levy

UK Implements Online Slot Stake Limits and Gambling Levy

by November 27, 2024

The UK government has announced comprehensive measures to address gambling-related harm, introducing a statutory levy on gambling operators and online slot stake limits. These initiatives aim to bolster protections for vulnerable individuals while funding essential research, prev ...

Northern Ireland Lawmakers Urge UK Government to Restrict Gambling Advertising

Northern Ireland Lawmakers Urge UK Government to Restrict Gambling Advertising

by November 26, 2024

Members of Northern Ireland’s Stormont Assembly are calling on the UK Government to implement stricter regulations on gambling advertising within the region. The All Party Group on Reducing Harm Relating to Gambling has formally reached out to Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of S ...

Indonesia Freezes 7,500 Bank Accounts to Combat Online Gambling

Indonesia Freezes 7,500 Bank Accounts to Combat Online Gambling

by November 25, 2024

Indonesia is ramping up efforts to eradicate online gambling, with Bank Indonesia (BI) freezing 7,500 bank accounts linked to illegal gambling activities. Deputy Governor Juda Agung announced the measures during a press conference at the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affa ...

Wynn Al Marjan Island On Track for 2027 Opening in UAE

Wynn Al Marjan Island On Track for 2027 Opening in UAE

by November 25, 2024

Wynn Resorts has provided a detailed update on the construction progress of its Wynn Al Marjan Island project in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The development, which is poised to become the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) first integrated gaming resort, is progressing on sched ...

Brazil Bans Gambling Bonuses and Introduces Stricter Regulations

Brazil Bans Gambling Bonuses and Introduces Stricter Regulations

by November 22, 2024

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security has implemented sweeping measures to regulate gambling advertisements through Order No. 2,344/2024. This initiative, spearheaded by the National Consumer Secretariat (SENACON), aims to eliminate promotional practices tied to gambli ...

Italy Pushes New Gambling Law Amid Malta’s Opposition

Italy Pushes New Gambling Law Amid Malta’s Opposition

by November 22, 2024

The Italian government has confirmed its decision to move forward with its revamped gambling legislation, despite objections from Malta. This development marks a significant milestone in Italy’s effort to consolidate and reform its gambling regulations, with the new law expected ...