Finland is on the brink of a historic shift, moving away from its long-standing gambling monopoly to a licensed online market. But will it avoid the...
Can Maryland afford to lose millions in tax revenue from online sports betting? A new legislative proposal, Senate Bill 1033, seeks to eliminate online wagering by...
Can regulatory failures cost a country billions in gambling revenue? A damning audit of Romania’s National Gambling Office (ONJN) suggests just that. The Romanian Court of...
How can Europe effectively combat illegal online gambling? Bulgaria believes the solution lies in a unified European gambling registry. Rumen Petkov, a senior figure in Bulgaria’s...
Can Brazil’s booming online gambling market handle regulatory delays? A recent court ruling has forced the São Paulo-based gambling regulator (SPA) to grant seven additional provisional...
Could privileged legal information have been unfairly shared in Entain’s bribery case? Former Entain CEO Kenny Alexander and ex-chairman Lee Feldman have launched legal action against...
Does brand protection justify misleading legal tactics? In a landmark ruling, the England and Wales High Court sided with Parimatch, rejecting allegations of conspiracy and malicious...
How far should gambling regulators go in controlling gaming products and advertising? The French Council of State has settled this debate, ruling in favor of the...
Illegal gambling sites continue to pose risks to Australian players. In response, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has intensified its efforts to block unlicensed...
Indiana’s online gambling expansion has hit a roadblock. Lawmakers have decided against advancing House Bill 1432, which aimed to legalize online casinos and digital lottery games....
Are stricter gambling regulations reducing problem gambling in the Netherlands? The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has released its first three-month report after implementing new responsible...
Are Belgian football clubs finding ways to bypass the country’s gambling sponsorship ban? The Belgian Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie) has issued official warnings to Club Brugge and...
Can lottery advertising go too far? The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) says yes. The regulator has issued a warning to VriendenLoterij, after an ad featured...
Is Spain leading the charge in combating money laundering in the gambling sector? The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) recently held a high-level...
Zimbabwe’s sports betting industry faces a major shift as the government introduces a 10% tax on winnings. This new policy targets the rapidly growing betting sector,...
The Swedish gambling industry faces a pivotal moment as calls for Svenska Spel’s privatisation grow louder than ever. Gustaf Hoffstedt of the Swedish Trade Association for...
A transformative leader in gambling regulation, Annette Kimmitt, is stepping down as VGCCC CEO two years early. During her tenure, the VGCCC became Australia’s toughest gambling...
Over 2,000 illegal betting sites are still active in Brazil, threatening the integrity of the upcoming licensed market. Despite efforts by Anatel and ANJL, current measures...
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a groundbreaking bill to regulate online gambling and combat gambling addiction. The legislation introduces advertising bans, youth protections, and tools...
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has released its impactful 2023-24 report. With 88 disciplinary actions, over 1,600 audits, and 2,770 inspections, the VGCCC...
The UK gambling industry is undergoing a leadership change as Marcus Boyle steps down as Chair. During his impactful tenure, Boyle spearheaded National Lottery reforms and...