PointsBet Fined AU$500K for Violating Spam Laws
PointsBet hit with AU$500,800 fine by ACMA for sending over 500 marketing messages to self-excluded gamblers in breach of Australian laws.
Spelinspektionen Launches Enhanced Supervision of Operators
Spelinspektionen initiates extra supervision to ensure gambling operators meet transparency and compliance requirements in Sweden.
Spain Fines 14 Unlicensed Gambling Operators €77M
DGOJ fines 14 illegal operators €77M and bans them for 2 years amid record market growth and rising identity theft cases.
Lotteritilsynet Warns Media Against Promoting Illegal Gambling
Lotteritilsynet warns media to avoid promoting unlicensed gambling during Eurovision and sports events, citing brand exposure risks.
Swedish Gambling Authority Bans Three Operators
Sweden’s Gambling Authority bans three illegal operators and investigates More Tech for breaches in sales, credit, and identity rules.
iGaming Ontario Separates from AGCO
iGO is now a standalone agency, enhancing governance and addressing conflict-of-interest concerns raised by the Auditor General.
Nevis Launches Online Gaming Authority Under New Regulation
Nevis unveils a professional online gaming regulator to license and oversee iGaming operators under its 2025 Gaming Ordinance.
Paraguay Legalizes Competitive Gambling, Ends Monopoly
Paraguay enacts Law 7348/2025, ending the gambling monopoly and opening the market to private operators with new regulatory oversight.
Great Canadian Entertainment Fined Again by AGCO
AGCO hits Great Canadian Entertainment with a $151K fine for allowing minors access to Ontario casinos, marking its second fine in a month.
Botswana Licenses Bookmakers
Botswana awards 10 bookmaker licenses, drives economic growth, and urges AI use to enhance gambling regulation and protect players.
PAGCOR Praised for Removing Philippines from FATF Grey List
PAGCOR’s AML reforms and offshore gaming ban helped remove the Philippines from the FATF grey list, boosting investor confidence.
Japan Eyes Two New Integrated Resort Licences by 2027
Japan open bids for two new integrated resort licences by 2027, with prefectures like Hokkaido, Yokohama, and Tokyo showing strong interest.
Isle of Man GSC Clarifies Offshore Gambling Limits
Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission reasserts its duties, clarifies offshore limits, and emphasizes AML compliance.
Alberta is Canada’s Second Regulated Online Gambling Market
Alberta passes Bill 48 to open a regulated online gambling market, following Ontario’s lead and targeting a 2026 launch.
Oklahoma Sports Betting Stall as Bills Fail to Advance in Senate
Oklahoma’s 2025 sports betting bills hit a legislative dead end, reflecting deep divides over tribal control and market structure.
UK Online Gambling Revenue Rises 7% Despite New Limits
The UK online gambling sector grew 7% year-on-year to £1.45bn, defying new stake limits and risk checks, as land-based gambling struggles.
Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes, Advances to Senate Vote
Connecticut’s SB 1235 moves to the Senate, aiming to ban online sweepstakes and lottery couriers, and expand legal betting options.
Peru Cuts Illegal Online Gambling by 40% with New Regulations
Peru's Mincetur reports a 40% drop in illegal online gambling due to new Law No. 31557, licensing, and tax reforms.
Colorado Delays Ban on Sports Betting Promotional Tax
Colorado’s ban on sports betting promo tax deductions is delayed, with millions in new tax revenue expected.
Oregon Bans Greyhound Betting, Closing ADW Loophole
Oregon bans greyhound betting, shutting ADW loophole, marking a major win for animal welfare and reshaping racing industry dynamics.
IBIA Reports 63 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Q1 2025
IBIA reports 63 suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2025, with football leading globally; North America and Brazil show rising integrity risks.
New Jersey and UAE Sign Gaming Agreement
New Jersey and UAE regulators sign partnership to boost gaming innovation, strengthen economies, and promote responsible gaming worldwide.
EEC Urges End to Poland’s Gambling Monopoly
European Economic Congress, experts call for Poland to end its iGaming monopoly and tackle illegal gambling sites for a regulated market.
Dutch KSA Hits Chestoption Crypto Casino with Weekly Penalty
KSA orders Chestoption to halt unlicensed crypto gambling in the Netherlands or face €280,000 weekly penalties.