Australia loses billions to unlicensed offshore gambling
Unlicensed offshore gambling in Australia is growing rapidly. New data shows A$3.9 billion lost annually and 36 % of online play offshore.
New Zealand Online Casino Bill Regulate & License Gambling
New Zealand introduces legislation to regulate online casinos, license operators, and curb offshore gambling, prioritizing tax revenue.
Manitoba Court Bans Bodog
Judge orders Bodog to quit Manitoba and block locals. Ontario warns media. Offshore brands face bans, fines, and lost traffic across Canada.
ACMA targets Curaçao casinos
Australia’s ACMA warns Hollycorn N.V. and Dama N.V. for unlicensed play. New 2025 blitz blocks 61 sites and enforces steep IGA penalties.
Isle of Man GSC Clarifies Offshore Gambling Limits
Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission reasserts its duties, clarifies offshore limits, and emphasizes AML compliance.
Germany Court Blocks GGL’s IP Blocking Power
German court rules IP blocking under 2021 law unlawful, pushing GGL to seek amendments for offshore gambling enforcement.
Illegal Gambling Thrives in India
A report finds India's illegal gambling market thriving, urging tighter regulation and financial oversight to combat illicit operators.
Bodog Faces Legal Battle Over Unregulated Betting
Canadian gaming coalition takes legal action to ban offshore gambling site Bodog, aiming to protect regulated platforms and public funds.
Philippines Enforces Comprehensive Ban on POGOs
Philippines enacts a total ban on offshore gambling, ending POGOs to combat crime and protect public welfare.
ACMA Warns Three Operators for Unlicensed Gambling in Australia
ACMA issued warnings to SlotCatalog, Lucky Block, and Rooli for offering unlicensed gambling services to Australian customers.
ACMA Blocks More Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites
Australian ACMA requests ISPs to block more illegal offshore gambling websites, including Lucky Block and Rooli.
Philippines Police Arrest POGO ‘Godfather’ Lyu Dong
Philippines police arrest Lyu Dong, the ‘Godfather’ of the POGO industry, amid ongoing government crackdown on illegal gambling hubs.
Massachusetts Sends Cease-and-Desist Order to Bovada
Massachusetts issues cease-and-desist to Bovada for operating unlicensed online gambling, betting, and casino services.
ACMA Blocks Four Offshore Gambling Websites for Violating Australian Law
ACMA blocks four offshore gambling websites under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, continuing its crackdown on illegal operators.
Ontario Achieves 86% Player Channelization into Regulated Gambling Market
Ontario's regulated gambling market sees a shift with 86% of gamblers now choosing local, regulated websites over offshore options.
Gibraltar Emerges Victorious from the FATF Grey List
Explore the implications of Gibraltar's removal from the FATF grey list on the offshore gambling industry.
Philippine House Moves to Ban Offshore Gambling Operators
House Bill 5082 and Resolution 1197 aim to halt offshore gambling operations in the Philippines, citing security and legal concerns.