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Jovana Vukovic ·
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has released new data highlighting the performance of Brazil’s regulated betting and iGaming market in the first six months of 2025, confirming gross…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has instructed digital wallet platforms to take down in-app links leading to online gambling platforms, granting them 48 hours to comply. Deputy Governor Mamerto…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has penalized live dealer technology provider Evolution after a series of dealer mistakes at its Atlantic City studios. The agency announced a $12,000 fine…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a formal legal opinion determining that daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests – including pick’em and draft-style games offered by platforms such…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
As online gambling gains traction in the Philippines, lawmakers and regulators are taking coordinated steps to limit the role that digital financial platforms play in enabling access to betting websites…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
As digital assets continue to integrate into the global financial system, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is urging countries to take faster, more decisive action against their misuse. In…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Italian government has enacted a major legislative overhaul aimed at curbing match-fixing and unlawful betting activity, solidifying its stance against criminal infiltration in the sports sector. These measures, introduced…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
In a move to combat illegal online gambling, the Japanese government has formally requested eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents.…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The German gambling regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has published a comprehensive FAQ to address common misunderstandings about the legality of online casino offerings. The aim is to better…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Wyoming Gaming Commission has issued a strong public warning regarding the surge of illegal online gambling platforms offering casino-style games across the state. While online sports betting and fantasy…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has announced a significant crackdown on illegal gambling operations in Spain, imposing a total of €77.4 million in fines. This penalty…
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Filip Radulovic ·
Money launderers in Australia clean AU$1.1 billion (US$698 million) yearly through illegal gambling operations. Law enforcement teams have shut down five illegal casinos in Sydney in the last year. These…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Baden-Württemberg has officially approved a state-regulated online casino model, making it the third German state to legalize virtual table games. The decision follows similar moves by Bavaria in April 2024 and…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), part of Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and the 2030 Agenda, has organized its first Sectoral Conference on the Prevention…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The Western Australian Government has moved to strengthen gambling laws by increasing enforcement powers and introducing harsher penalties for those who violate regulations. The changes come in response to the…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The Brazilian Federal Police have taken a firm stance against the proposed regulation of land-based casinos, arguing that legalizing such establishments could facilitate money laundering. The force has submitted a…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a stern warning to licensed operators after discovering that their casino games have been appearing on unlicensed websites available to British consumers. This…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has further reduced its fee rates for online gambling operations, cutting them from 35% to 30%, effective January 1, 2025. This latest reduction…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
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…
By Filip Radulovic ·
On January 1, 2025, Brazil officially launched its fully regulated fixed-odds betting market, marking a new chapter for online gambling in the country. The move follows years of legislative and…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The European Casino Association (ECA) has released its 2025 manifesto, urging the European Union (EU) to collaborate on advancing the success of Europe’s casino industry. The manifesto comes at a…
By Filip Radulovic ·
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Interim Performance Report, covering regulatory milestones and industry trends for the first half of 2024. The report provides an in-depth review of…
By 
Aleksandra Zolotic ·
Florida’s Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Brevard and Volusia counties, has taken decisive action against illegal gambling operations. This crackdown led to the closure…
By Filip Radulovic ·
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…
By Filip Radulovic ·
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…
By Filip Radulovic ·
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…
By Filip Radulovic ·
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…
By Filip Radulovic ·
Macau’s newly enacted Illegal Gaming Law has officially come into effect as of October 29, 2024, following its announcement in the Official Gazette. The law, which passed its final vote…
By Filip Radulovic ·
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…