In a pivotal moment for online gambling legislation, stakeholders and legislators are now poised to embrace a comprehensive framework that will shape the future of internet gambling across the United…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., addressing the nation during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), announced a resolute ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). This move comes…
On July 12, 2024, the Brazilian Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting issued Ordinance No. 1,143, setting new regulations for fixed-odds betting operators to prevent money laundering, terrorism…
Denmark’s gambling regulatory framework has undergone significant updates to enhance oversight and maintain the integrity of the gambling industry. The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has introduced new measures to combat…
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has announced the reopening of its online portal for B2C and B2B license applications on July 15, 2024. This decision follows the closure of…
Singapore is set to implement significant changes to its casino regulations aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) measures. The updates include lowering the…
Italy is progressing with its ‘reorganisation of gambling’, as the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) enters the final stages of implementing a new framework for online gambling concessions. Last Friday,…
The Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) has recently expanded its regulatory framework to encompass all online gaming and betting platforms to curb unauthorized transactions. This new regulation specifically targets Payment…
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has announced plans to improve the duty of care at gaming halls across the Netherlands. Following a series of inspections conducted in December…
A recent survey by GambleAware reveals significant public support for stricter regulations on gambling advertising in the UK. The survey, conducted in collaboration with Ipsos, included responses from 4,207 adults…
Iceland‘s isolated island environment is home to a booming digital frontier. Local tech companies have made great advances in video game graphics. Yet you’ll find that there is still no…
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has introduced a draft government proposal to reform the country’s gambling system. This proposal, which aligns with the Government Programme, aims to dismantle Veikkaus…
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has extended the deadline for downstate casino bids to June 27, 2025. This decision comes even as a bill proposing an earlier…
From 1 January 2025, game suppliers must have a Danish Gambling Authority license to provide games to operators with a Danish license for betting and online casinos. Applications for these…
On Thursday, June 27, the Michigan Legislature finalized an agreement on the state’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget, earmarking $1.9 million to support the addition of 14 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff…
The Council of Ministers of Spain has appointed Andrés Barragán Urbiola as Secretary General of Consumption and Gaming. In this role, Urbiola will oversee Spain’s ongoing federal overhaul of gambling…
Brazil’s Justice and Citizenship Commission (CCJ) has taken a significant step by approving a bill that legalizes casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and horserace betting. The bill, known as PL…
Bovada, an offshore and unregulated sportsbook and casino operator, has ceased operations in Michigan and Colorado. This decision comes after the respective gaming regulators in both states issued legal notices…
Ontario has 53 licensed gaming platform operators, each vying for a share of the lucrative CA$2.4 billion (US$1.7 billion) market, as reported by iGaming Ontario’s revenue figures for this fiscal…
Australia has introduced a new measure banning the use of credit cards for online gambling, aiming to ensure that players only gamble with their own money. This significant change has…
The dazzling lights, the electrifying atmosphere, and the clinking of chips – brick-and-mortar casinos hold a special allure for gamblers. But in the digital age, this allure is challenged by…
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has announced a comprehensive inquiry into the regulation of bingo, inviting Victorians to help shape a fairer and more modern bingo-playing environment.…
The Spanish online gambling market has shown robust growth in the first quarter of 2024, as reported by the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ). The Gross Gaming…
The Netherlands’ regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued an updated Responsible Gaming Policy Rule, setting a new deposit limit of €300 for players aged 18-24 and €700 for players over 24.…
In a landmark decision following the Switzerland casino industry’s delegate meeting on May 22, the Swiss Federal Council has unveiled new regulations for casino licenses, set to commence in January…
North Carolina’s fledgling online sports betting market is off to a robust start, but the prospect of expanding legalized gaming further this year appears increasingly unlikely. Discussions to extend casino…
The Government of Madrid has announced a significant reduction in the number of land-based betting shops within the Spanish autonomous community, with a reported 60% decrease since 2019. The number…
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has formally submitted its statement to the Ministry of Finance regarding the memorandum titled “A new ban on gambling on credit,” which…
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) has formally endorsed FI2024/00442, a government measure that seeks to prohibit the use of credit cards for gambling. This proposed ban has been under discussion…
In an effort to demonstrate its dedication to maintaining betting integrity, Novibet has officially become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). Novibet holds operating licenses in several…