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 ...

Goa Launches India’s First Fully Online Lottery

Goa Launches India’s First Fully Online Lottery

by November 21, 2024

For the first time in India, players can participate in a state-authorized, entirely online lottery system. Goa’s Directorate of Small Savings and Lotteries, in partnership with Rhiti Group, has launched an app-based lottery called Great Goa Games. Ticket sales began recently, an ...

Spain Issues €65 Million in Online Gambling Fines During H1 2024

Spain Issues €65 Million in Online Gambling Fines During H1 2024

by November 21, 2024

In the first half of 2024, Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights and Consumer Affairs issued fines totaling €65.3 million to 15 online gambling operators for serious and very serious infractions under the country’s Gambling Regulation Law (LRJ). The sanctions, announced on 18 Novembe ...

UK Gambling Marketing Lags Behind Europe Amid Calls for Stricter Regulations

UK Gambling Marketing Lags Behind Europe Amid Calls for Stricter Regulations

by November 20, 2024

The UK’s gambling marketing regulations are among the most permissive in Europe, according to a report by the University of Bristol and Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware. The study revealed that Great Britain, despite leading the way in research on gambling-related harms, falls ...

Peter & Sons Expands Reach in Italy with Octavian Lab Partnership

Peter & Sons Expands Reach in Italy with Octavian Lab Partnership

by November 20, 2024

Barcelona-based game studio Peter & Sons continues to expand its footprint in Italy through a new partnership with Octavian Lab, a prominent Rome-based software provider. This collaboration marks a major milestone for Peter & Sons, enabling its games to reach a wider audi ...

Thailand Prepares for $9B Casino Market with Upcoming Bill

Thailand Prepares for $9B Casino Market with Upcoming Bill

by November 19, 2024

Thailand is edging closer to a major shift in its gambling landscape as the government advances a bill to legalize casinos within large-scale entertainment complexes. Prommin Lertsuridej, Secretary-General to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has indicated that the legislati ...

GGL Launches Interactive Whitelist and Enforces Google Ad Policy

GGL Launches Interactive Whitelist and Enforces Google Ad Policy

by November 19, 2024

The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority, has launched an updated interactive whitelist to improve consumer transparency. This list, previously offered as a static PDF, now features advanced search and filter options. Users can easily ...

Brazil Supreme Court Orders Immediate Ban on Betting with Welfare Funds and Child-Targeted Ads

Brazil Supreme Court Orders Immediate Ban on Betting with Welfare Funds and Child-Targeted Ads

by November 18, 2024

On November 13, Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF), led by Justice Luiz Fux, issued a provisional ruling to ban the use of social welfare funds for fixed-odds betting and enforce stricter rules on betting advertisements targeting minors. The decision accelerates regulations that were i ...

Lithuania to Ban Gambling Advertising by 2025

Lithuania to Ban Gambling Advertising by 2025

by November 18, 2024

The Lithuanian parliament has approved new restrictions on gambling advertising, introducing sweeping changes to the country’s gaming landscape. Starting July 2025, gambling operators will no longer be able to advertise their services, with limited exceptions for sports sponsorsh ...

10 Best Casino Capitals of the World

10 Best Casino Capitals of the World

by November 18, 2024

The world of gambling offers more than just a chance to test one’s luck; it’s often an experience marked by luxury, culture, and entertainment. While online casinos are popular, nothing beats the excitement of visiting a famous gambling destination.For gambling enthusiasts, t ...

NZ Online Casino Rules: $5M Fines, 15 Licenses, Age Checks, Ad Ban

NZ Online Casino Rules: $5M Fines, 15 Licenses, Age Checks, Ad Ban

by November 15, 2024

New Zealand is preparing to implement a regulated framework for online casinos by early 2026, aiming to create a safer environment for players while curbing potential harm. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden announced that up to 15 operators would be licensed under the n ...

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Xpoint, Upholding Dismissal of GeoComply Patent Claim

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Xpoint, Upholding Dismissal of GeoComply Patent Claim

by November 14, 2024

In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a patent infringement case brought by geolocation service provider GeoComply against its competitor, Xpoint. The dispute centered on allegations that Xpoint infringed on a GeoCo ...

Marcos Enforces Comprehensive Ban on POGOs with Executive Order

Marcos Enforces Comprehensive Ban on POGOs with Executive Order

by November 13, 2024

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has enacted a definitive ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) through Executive Order 74, signed on November 5, 2024. This action follows his strong stance against POGOs expressed in his State of the Nation address in July, ...

Paraguay Proposes Bill to Modernize Gambling Regulation and End Market Monopoly

Paraguay Proposes Bill to Modernize Gambling Regulation and End Market Monopoly

by November 12, 2024

The Paraguayan government has introduced a bill to the Chamber of Deputies to transform the country’s gambling landscape. The new proposal seeks to update Law No. 1,016/1997, which has regulated Paraguay’s gambling market for over two decades. The proposed changes would dis ...

Aviatrix Enters Italian Market with New Certificate, Set to Partner with Leading Operators

Aviatrix Enters Italian Market with New Certificate, Set to Partner with Leading Operators

by November 8, 2024

Aviatrix, the innovative crash game known for its player-centric engagement features, is making its way into the Italian iGaming market following the recent approval of its Italian gaming certificate. This certification, granted by the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), e ...