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Jovana Vukovic ·
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has ordered an immediate suspension of online betting and casino gambling, reversing a regulated market that began operating nationwide in January 2025. The…
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Filip Radulovic ·
Denmark’s gambling regulator has blocked another 98 illegal gambling sites, adding to a broader enforcement push against unlicensed operators in one of Europe’s more established regulated markets. The Danish Gambling…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The 2026 Gaming in Spain Conference will bring regulators, licensed operators and industry specialists together in Madrid on October 15, with the agenda placing significant attention on regulatory changes affecting…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India is examining whether payment records should contain more information about the websites behind transactions linked to illegal online gaming and betting. The proposal comes from the Directorate General of…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India’s online betting advertising landscape remains difficult to police one year after the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA) came into force. The Advertising Standards Council of…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Ontario’s gambling regulator has imposed a $70,000 penalty on Booming Games Limited after prohibited auto-play functionality remained available on multiple slot games for several months. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Inpay A/S has agreed to halt new relationships with online gaming companies after Denmark’s financial regulator found shortcomings in the payment provider’s anti-money laundering controls. The restriction follows a March…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
BGaming has secured two positions among the 10 most widely distributed football-themed casino games by brand reach during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it the only provider with multiple…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Brazil’s illegal betting market declined during the first half of 2026, according to a new estimate. The share of online bets placed through clandestine platforms stood at 38% to 44%,…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Italian authorities have taken action against illegal gambling operations in Sicily after uncovering two unlicensed betting collection centres during a coordinated inspection across the province of Agrigento. The operation resulted in…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has issued a clear warning to companies registered in Curaçao that are offering online gaming services without a valid CGA license. According to the regulator, operating…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The UK Gambling Commission has detailed how it will allocate an additional £26 million aimed at reducing illegal online gambling activity. The regulator is focusing on expanding enforcement capacity, strengthening…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Thailand’s authorities have intensified actions against online gambling, executing a large-scale crackdown that has blocked over 717,000 web links and social media pages. Officials noted that more than four million…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Italy’s illegal online gambling market continues to expand despite enforcement actions, advertising restrictions, and website blocking efforts, according to newly released findings from the Data Room Nexus Observatory. The report…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has escalated its crackdown on illegal online gambling advertisements, particularly those appearing on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. In a move that signals…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Spain’s gambling regulator has issued a financial penalty to the company behind a widely followed online content channel after identifying the promotion of an unlicensed operator. The case forms part…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
As prediction markets keep growing, Washington has started taking a closer look at how they operate and whether they can be abused through insider access or sensitive information. Platforms like Polymarket…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
South Africa’s National Gambling Board has introduced a public verification platform designed to help consumers identify licensed gambling operators and avoid illegal providers. The portal went live on 8 April…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Australia’s federal government has introduced a wide-ranging set of gambling reforms, marking a major policy shift nearly three years after the Murphy Report placed advertising and public health risks at…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India has taken another step in its ongoing effort to curb unauthorised online gambling, with authorities blocking around 300 additional websites and mobile applications linked to illegal betting and gaming…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Greece has introduced legislation designed to strengthen the country’s response to illegal gambling networks, with authorities seeking expanded powers to pursue operators, advertisers and other facilitators linked to unlicensed gambling…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
In the second half of 2025, Greece has established itself as Europe’s fastest-growing iGaming market, outpacing other established jurisdictions on the continent. A combination of a packed sports calendar and a…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Polymarket became one of the most recognizable prediction platforms after its launch in 2020. It suspended access for U.S. users in 2022 following federal charges, only to return in late…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Dutch national gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has set its strategic focus for 2026, with a heightened commitment to tackling illegal gambling activities across the country. According to the KSA’s…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Indian authorities intensified their response to unlawful online betting activity by removing 242 website links on January 17. Officials said this latest enforcement wave brings the overall number of shut-down…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Online gambling is a massive market, pulling in billions of dollars every year. But even with this, it is not available everywhere, as some states still maintain strict restrictions. Mississippi…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Tennessee authorities have launched a coordinated enforcement effort aimed at removing online sweepstakes casinos from the state, concluding that the platforms operate outside existing law while presenting themselves as lawful…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Italy’s gambling sector is undergoing one of its most transformative periods in recent memory, with sweeping regulatory adjustments, strengthened scrutiny of illegal betting networks and a newly formalised partnership intended…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against four companies found to be offering gambling services without the required approvals in Australia. The regulator issued formal warnings…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has underscored the significant contribution of the licensed online gaming sector to government revenues, while renewing warnings about the risks posed by unregulated operators.…