Massachusetts Online Lottery Launch Delayed to 2026 Due to Funding Issues

Massachusetts Online Lottery Launch Delayed to 2026 Due to Funding Issues

by October 23, 2024

Massachusetts residents hoping to participate in the state’s online lottery will have to wait until April 2026 due to delays in receiving the necessary funding to develop the platform. Initially projected to launch by the end of 2025, the timeline has now been pushed back, state ...

Canadian Gambling Industry Sees 79.3% Surge in Suspected Fraud in H1 2024

Canadian Gambling Industry Sees 79.3% Surge in Suspected Fraud in H1 2024

by October 23, 2024

The Canadian gambling industry is experiencing a significant surge in suspected digital fraud attempts, with a staggering 79.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024). According to a new report by TransUnion, the gambling sector, including online sports ...

Illegal Online Gambling in South Korea Triples Amid Pandemic, Putting Youth at Risk

Illegal Online Gambling in South Korea Triples Amid Pandemic, Putting Youth at Risk

by October 22, 2024

Illegal online gambling has surged in South Korea over the past few years, with cases tripling between 2019 and 2023. According to the National Gambling Control Commission (NGCC), reported incidents of illegal gambling rose from 13,064 to over 39,000 during this period. Online ga ...

UK Gambling Commission Prepares First Study to Combat Online Black Market

UK Gambling Commission Prepares First Study to Combat Online Black Market

by October 22, 2024

In a bid to clamp down on illegal online gambling, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to release its first comprehensive study of the UK’s black market. Scheduled for publication in spring 2025, the study aims to provide the UKGC with data-driven insights into the scale of ...

Interwetten and OKTO Launch OKTO.CASH for Seamless Cash-to-Digital Payments in Germany

Interwetten and OKTO Launch OKTO.CASH for Seamless Cash-to-Digital Payments in Germany

by October 22, 2024

Interwetten Group has officially launched OKTO.CASH, a new cash-to-digital payment solution, for its users in Germany. This development represents a significant step forward for OKTO as it broadens its reach within the German market, enhancing its leadership in cash-to-digital so ...

ACMA Blocks Two More Offshore Gambling Sites for Violating Australian Law

ACMA Blocks Two More Offshore Gambling Sites for Violating Australian Law

by October 22, 2024

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken further steps to combat illegal online gambling, issuing orders for internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to two more offshore websites. Lucky Block, a cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook, and Rooli, ...

Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill Passes, Modernizing Gambling Laws

Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill Passes, Modernizing Gambling Laws

by October 18, 2024

Ireland has taken a significant step forward in overhauling its gambling legislation with the passage of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 through the Oireachtas. The bill, which has now completed its journey through both houses of parliament, marks a pivotal moment for the regul ...

EGT Digital and Casino Sanremo Form Strategic Partnership in Italy

EGT Digital and Casino Sanremo Form Strategic Partnership in Italy

by October 18, 2024

EGT Digital has announced a significant collaboration with Casino Sanremo, marking another milestone in the Bulgarian company’s expansion across the Italian gaming market. As part of this partnership, EGT Digital now provides a diverse selection of slot games and jackpots for Cas ...

Brazil Faces Legal Battles Over Betting Sites List and Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators

Brazil Faces Legal Battles Over Betting Sites List and Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators

by October 17, 2024

Brazil is dealing with a wave of legal action from betting companies following the release of an approved list of operators allowed to continue operating in the country. This list, published by the country’s Department of Prizes and Betting (SPA) in early October, features 96 com ...

UK Gambling Operators Face Potential Tax Hike Amid Budget Speculation

UK Gambling Operators Face Potential Tax Hike Amid Budget Speculation

by October 15, 2024

The UK gambling industry is bracing for potential tax increases as speculation grows ahead of the Labour government’s upcoming budget announcement on October 30. Sources close to the Treasury have revealed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce higher taxes on gambling opera ...

Brazil’s Loterj Challenges Federal Lawsuit Over Nationwide Betting Operations

Brazil’s Loterj Challenges Federal Lawsuit Over Nationwide Betting Operations

by October 15, 2024

The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) has filed for a preliminary injunction in response to a federal lawsuit seeking to prevent its licensees from offering betting services across Brazil. The case, filed by the Attorney General’s Office (AGU), marks a significant legal confl ...

Brazil Blocks 2,040 Illegal Betting Sites as Regulated Market Launch Nears

Brazil Blocks 2,040 Illegal Betting Sites as Regulated Market Launch Nears

by October 14, 2024

The Brazilian government has taken decisive action in its efforts to regulate the online betting market by blocking 2,040 illegal betting sites that failed to meet the requirements for licensing. The move, led by Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), marks a critic ...

Australia’s Greens Introduce Bill to Ban Gambling Ads Nationwide

Australia’s Greens Introduce Bill to Ban Gambling Ads Nationwide

by October 14, 2024

Australia’s Greens party has intensified its campaign to end gambling advertising by introducing a bill to the Senate that seeks a complete ban on gambling ads across all forms of media. The Ban Gambling Ads Bill, championed by Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, aims to prohibit ...

Dutch Gambling Market Sees Growth Amid Channelisation Concerns

Dutch Gambling Market Sees Growth Amid Channelisation Concerns

by October 11, 2024

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) has reported significant growth in the regulated gambling market, with the market’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) increasing by 21.2% in 2023, reaching €4 billion. However, the KSA has also raised concerns regarding the countr ...

South Africa Reports ZAR59.3bn in Gambling Revenue for 2023-24, Setting New Record

South Africa Reports ZAR59.3bn in Gambling Revenue for 2023-24, Setting New Record

by October 11, 2024

The South African gambling industry experienced unprecedented growth during the 2023-24 financial year, with gross gambling revenue (GGR) reaching an all-time high of ZAR59.3 billion, a significant 25.7% increase from the previous year. This marked a milestone for the industry, d ...