MGA Concludes Recognition Notice Consultation and Refines Foreign Licence Proposals
The Malta Gaming Authority has concluded its Recognition Notice consultation, refined its proposals and sent a Feedback Statement to RN holders.
Malta Eyes Indirect Gaming Tax as Part of 2026 Budget
Malta’s 2026 Budget mentions exploration of a new indirect gaming tax. Current direct gaming tax is 5% on local player revenue.
25% of Belgian Gamblers Use Unlicensed Sites
A BAGO study finds 25% of Belgian gamblers use illegal sites, risking consumer safety and market integrity.
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.
Mike Dreitzer is New Chairman of Nevada Gaming Control Board
Governor Lombardo appoints industry veteran Mike Dreitzer as NGCB chairman, succeeding Kirk Hendrick in June 2025.
KSA Threatens Gamusoft with €280K Weekly Fines
Dutch regulator KSA orders Gamusoft to stop illegal skin gambling via CSGOFast or face €280K weekly fines, maxing at €840K.
EC Clears Ladbrokes in Belgian Virtual Betting State Aid Case
EU Commission rules Ladbrokes did not receive illegal state aid in dispute over Belgium's virtual betting market.
Curaçao Sets May 30 Deadline for AML/CFT Policy Submissions
Curaçao enforces new AML/CFT rules for gaming operators, requiring compliance submissions by May 30, 2025.
MGCB Demands 13 Offshore Casinos to Exit Michigan’s Market
Michigan warns 13 unlicensed operators to stop gambling activities. MGCB cites hefty penalties for illegal sites targeting local players.
Illegal Gambling Thrives in India
A report finds India's illegal gambling market thriving, urging tighter regulation and financial oversight to combat illicit operators.
South Dakota Pushes for Mobile Sports Betting Expansion
South Dakota lawmakers introduce SJR 507 to legalize mobile sports betting, keeping operations tied to Deadwood.
Nigeria Embraces Gaming Evolution Post-Supreme Court Ruling
Nigeria's Supreme Court ruling empowers states to regulate gaming, fostering innovation, responsible gambling, and a thriving industry.
Paraguay Takes Major Step Toward Ending Gambling Monopoly
Paraguay moves to liberalize its gambling market, ending the monopoly and empowering Conajzar under new legislation.
Evolution Fights to Uncover Authors of Defamatory Report
Evolution seeks justice in New Jersey courts, pursuing the identities behind a 2021 illegal markets report that caused $10 billion in losses.
Paraguay Proposes Bill to End Gambling Monopoly
Paraguay's new bill aims to eliminate gambling monopoly, empower Conajzar, and modernize the gaming industry.
Smartplay Secures Vendor Licence in UAE
Smartplay gains vendor licence in UAE to supply lottery and gaming equipment, joining Aristocrat as licensed providers.
AGCO Issues $30,000 Penalty to NorthStar Gaming
AGCO fines NorthStar Gaming $30,000 for failure to restrict NorthStarBets.ca access to Ontario players, breaching regulations.
Philippines Warns Timor-Leste of Potential Risks
Philippine officials caution Timor-Leste against hosting POGOs, citing socioeconomic and security concerns.
PAGCOR to Revoke All Offshore Gaming Worker Permits
PAGCOR will revoke offshore gaming worker permits by December 31, following President Marcos’s ban on offshore gaming.
UAE GCGRA Details Gambling Licence Requirements and Process
The UAE's GCGRA outlines responsible gambling requirements and processes for obtaining gaming licences in any of the seven emirates.
Finland to Launch Liberalised Gambling Market by 2027
Finland's government sets out plans to end Veikkaus' monopoly, liberalizing and introducing commercial gambling by 2027.
Michigan Blocks Bovada from Operating Amidst Legal Crackdown
Michigan blocks offshore betting site Bovada, signaling a crackdown on unlicensed operators and illegal gambling.
Virginia Governor Youngkin Vetoes Skill-Based Gaming Bill
Governor Youngkin vetoes Virginia's skill-based gaming bill, citing regulatory concerns and community impact.
NJ Court Rejects Evolution Gaming's Request to Unmask Report Authors
Evolution Gaming's to disclose authors of a defamatory 2021 report is denied by NJ Superior Court, pivotal moment in legal challenges.