Betsson Faces Renewed Payment Blocking in Finland
Betsson’s BML Group faces renewed payment blocks in Finland after losing an appeal in the Supreme Administrative Court.
Dutch Trade Bodies Launch Portal to Tackle Illegal Gambling
VNLOK and NOGA launch a reporting portal to combat illegal gambling in the Netherlands, promoting player safety and legal compliance.
Brazil’s Anatel Struggles to Block Illegal Gambling Sites
Anatel faces challenges in blocking illegal gambling sites in Brazil. The agency calls for increased legal power and technological upgrades.
MLAs Call for UK Gambling Advertising Rules in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland MLAs request UK DCMS to extend British gambling advertising rules to combat gambling-related harm in the region.
Polymarket Blocks French Users Amid ANJ Investigation
Polymarket suspends French users amid ANJ investigation over $85M election bets and broader compliance concerns in prediction markets.
Indonesia Probes 85 Influencers for Promoting Illegal Gambling
Indonesian authorities investigate 85 influencers accused of promoting illegal online gambling, highlighting efforts to combat gambling.
Dutch Bill Proposes Stricter Gambling Restrictions and Ad Ban
A new Dutch bill aims to tighten gambling regulations, proposing an ad ban, deposit limits, and enhanced player protections.
Beau Rivage Alerts Public to Fake Online Gambling Ads
Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi warns against fraudulent ads falsely claiming to offer online gambling services using its branding.
Brazil Bans Betting Bonuses and Tightens Ad Restrictions
Brazil bans betting bonuses and gambling ads targeting minors, enforcing strict measures ahead of its online betting market launch in 2025.
Brazil Supreme Court Bans Gambling with Social Welfare Funds
Brazil's Supreme Court bans betting with Bolsa Família funds and ads targeting minors, reinforcing responsible gambling laws.
Petersburg Voters Approve $597 Million Casino Project
Petersburg, Virginia voters approve Cordish Companies’ $597M casino, creating a new entertainment destination in central Virginia.
Georgia’s New Tax Regime for Online Gambling
Georgia introduces favorable tax rates for online gambling to attract international operators targeting foreign markets.
Latvia Proposes Gambling Age Increase to 21
Latvia proposes raising the gambling age to 21, setting new regulations for gambling venues and online gaming.
Missouri judge keeps sports betting on November ballot amid signature disput
Missouri judge rejects effort to remove sports betting initiative from November ballot, paving the way for legalization.
Ohio Senator Proposes iGaming Bill
Ohio Senator Niraj Antani introduces a bill to legalize iGaming, aiming to expand the state's online gambling market.
Aristocrat Sued for Alleged Illegal Gambling Through Social Casino
Aristocrat Leisure faces a lawsuit in Kentucky alleging its social casino games constitute illegal gambling.
US Supreme Court Upholds Seminole Tribe's Sports Betting Exclusivity in Florida
US Supreme Court rejects case against Seminole Tribe, maintaining their exclusive rights to online sports betting in Florida.
Sweden Backs Credit Card Ban for Gambling
The Swedish Gambling Authority supports a credit card ban for gambling, set to take effect on April 1, 2025.
Brazilian Senate Debates Bill for Land-Based Casino Legalization
The Brazilian Senate is set to debate a transformative bill that could legalize land-based casinos, bingo halls, and more across the nation.
Virginia Legislature to Review Amendments on Skill Games Bill
Virginia legislature reconvenes on April 17, state faces community protests against Governor Youngkin's amendments to skill games bill.
Over €2M Spent on Yet-to-Launch Irish Gambling Regulator
Despite not being operational, Ireland's forthcoming Gambling Regulatory Authority has already incurred over €2 million in expenses.
Maryland Delays Online Casino Launch Until 2025
Maryland's bid to legalize online casinos has been postponed, as Senate stalls the pivotal House bill, delaying the anticipated 2024 launch.
Ukraine's Major Crackdown: €17 Million Seized from Leading Gambling Operator for Tax Evasion
Ukraine's Economic Security Bureau confiscates €17m from a top gambling operator, accusing it of evading over €17 million in taxes.
Mississippi on the Brink of Online Sports Betting Revolution with New Legislation
Mississippi House to deliberate on HB774, aiming to legalize online sports betting, enhancing the state's gaming landscape.