YouTube Imposes Stricter Regulations on Gambling Content

YouTube Imposes Stricter Regulations on Gambling Content

by March 6, 2025

YouTube is introducing stricter policies regarding gambling-related content, reinforcing its stance on limiting exposure to unregulated betting platforms. Starting March 19, creators will no longer be allowed to direct users to gambling websites that fail to meet local legal requ ...

Austria’s Coalition Agreement Retains Gambling Monopoly, Plans for Regulatory Overhaul

Austria’s Coalition Agreement Retains Gambling Monopoly, Plans for Regulatory Overhaul

by March 5, 2025

Austria’s newly formed coalition government has confirmed that the country’s gambling market will continue operating under its existing monopoly framework. The agreement, reached between the People’s Party (ÖVP), the Social Democrats (SPÖ), and the Liberal Party (NEOS), was ...

Thailand Revises Casino Entry Rules, Drops $1.5M Wealth Requirement

Thailand Revises Casino Entry Rules, Drops $1.5M Wealth Requirement

by March 4, 2025

Thailand has revised its proposed regulations for locals entering the country’s planned casinos, eliminating the requirement that citizens hold at least THB50 million (US$1.5 million) in bank deposits. This change was confirmed by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, who h ...

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Tax Hike Faces Strong Industry Opposition

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Tax Hike Faces Strong Industry Opposition

by March 3, 2025

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed a significant tax increase on online sports betting and internet gambling, sparking pushback from major industry players. The plan, introduced as part of the state’s 2026 fiscal budget, would raise tax rates on these sectors from 13% a ...

Gran Madrid | Casino Online Migrates to GiG’s CoreX Platform for Enhanced Operations

Gran Madrid | Casino Online Migrates to GiG’s CoreX Platform for Enhanced Operations

by February 28, 2025

Gran Madrid | Casino Online has announced its migration to Gaming Innovation Group’s (GiG) CoreX iGaming platform, marking a significant upgrade in its digital infrastructure. Having partnered with GiG since 2016, the Spanish operator is now transitioning to a platform designed t ...

Italy Moves Toward Lifting Ban on Betting Sponsorships in Football

Italy Moves Toward Lifting Ban on Betting Sponsorships in Football

by February 27, 2025

The Italian Senate is set to review the 2018 Dignity Decree, which has banned gambling sponsorships in sports since 2019. This proposed revision could mark a major shift for Italian football, particularly Serie A, Serie B, and Serie C clubs, by reintroducing betting partnerships ...

Hawaii’s Online Sports Betting Bill Moves to Full House Vote

Hawaii’s Online Sports Betting Bill Moves to Full House Vote

by February 26, 2025

Hawaii’s push to legalize online sports betting is gaining momentum as HB 1308 advances to the House floor following approval from the Finance Committee. However, the proposal has not secured unanimous support, with some lawmakers voicing concerns over regulation, tax rates, and ...

BetBlocker Launches Italian-Language Version to Support Responsible Gambling

BetBlocker Launches Italian-Language Version to Support Responsible Gambling

by February 25, 2025

BetBlocker has expanded its free gambling self-exclusion software to include Italian-language support, furthering its mission to make responsible gambling tools more widely accessible. This update means that 67 million Italian speakers can now navigate the tool in their native la ...

MGA Outlines 2025 Supervisory Focus to Bolster Industry Oversight

MGA Outlines 2025 Supervisory Focus to Bolster Industry Oversight

by February 25, 2025

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has introduced its updated regulatory strategy for 2025, aiming to refine its oversight of the online gaming sector. The revised approach is designed to improve risk assessment, strengthen compliance measures, and enhance collaboration with licens ...

Kentucky Proposes Casino Bill Allowing Local Voter Referendums

Kentucky Proposes Casino Bill Allowing Local Voter Referendums

by January 13, 2025

Kentucky state Representative Thomas Huff has introduced House Bill 33 (HB33), a proposal to bring land-based and riverboat casinos to the state. The bill outlines a framework for regulating casinos and fantasy sports under the oversight of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Co ...

Curaçao and Netherlands Partner on LOK Gambling Reforms

Curaçao and Netherlands Partner on LOK Gambling Reforms

by January 13, 2025

Curaçao has embarked on a transformative journey to reform its gambling industry through the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK). Approved by parliament in December 2024, this law aims to establish a safer, more transparent gambling sector while addressing concerns about ...

Netherlands Tightens Gaming Oversight for 2025, Focus on Youth Protection

Netherlands Tightens Gaming Oversight for 2025, Focus on Youth Protection

by January 10, 2025

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or Ksa) has unveiled its Supervision Agenda for 2025, emphasizing the protection of minors and young adults, adherence to advertising regulations, and the elimination of illegal gambling. This comprehensive plan builds on prior effor ...