Articles by Kolade Abisoye
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Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Makes Over 2,500 Arrests in Metro Manila
In a campaign to eliminate illegal gambling across Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has arrested more than 2,500…
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Centralised Gambling Bill Sparks Legal Tensions in Nigeria
A new bill has been proposed seeking to centralise gambling regulation across Nigeria and is now facing mounting opposition from state governments…
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ReadyBet Found Guilty Of Breaching Self-Exclusion Regulations in Australia
ReadyBet has been accused of violating Australia’s gambling self-exclusion laws. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found the company guilty of…
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Konami Receives Vendor Licence to Operate in UAE Gaming Market
Konami Gaming has officially secured a vendor licence from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This empowers them…
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Macau’s Gaming Revenue Slips Slightly Amid Typhoon Wipha Disruption
Macau’s gaming industry faced a modest setback as Typhoon Wipha disrupted travel plans and visitor inflow on July 20. This resulted in…
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Betsson Establishes New Technology Hub in Málaga
Betsson has officially announced the launch of a new technology hub in Málaga, Spain. This decision followed an in-depth evaluation of various…
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Codere Accused Of Paying €679,000 To Spanish Minister’s Firm Firm For Regulatory Influence
A recent investigation by the Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan police) has uncovered a series of questionable payments made by Codere to a consultancy…
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Over 97.5% Of Illegal Casino Fines Unpaid, Supervision Increases in Europe
Since the Remote Gambling Act was introduced in 2021, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued over €56 million in fines to…
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Rio’s Public Defender Sues 43 Betting Platforms Over Misleading Ads
The Public Defender’s Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has filed a lawsuit against 43 online sports betting companies. The…
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Cebu City To Block Online Gambling and VPNs on Government Networks
The Cebu City Government is taking a firm stance on regulating internet access within government facilities by blocking online gambling websites and…
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Kalshi Under Scrutiny for Use of Betting Language in Marketing
Kalshi has come under legal scrutiny over its use of betting terminology. While the company positions itself as a financial platform, the…
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Light & Wonder Secures UAE Supplier Licence for Land-Based and iGaming Operations
Light & Wonder has taken a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. The company recently secured a vendor licence from…
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1xBet Appoints Simon Westbury as Strategic Advisor to Support Global Growth
1xBet has appointed Simon Westbury as its Strategic Advisor, a newly created position to accelerate the company’s long-term growth and market expansion.…
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Playbook Football Goes Live with Ladbrokes in UK Debut
Playbook Fusion has officially released its first commercial in the UK market, Playbook Football, in partnership with Ladbrokes. The new title combines…
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Trump Administration Ends Polymarket Investigations Without Charges
The Trump administration has officially closed criminal and civil investigations into Polymarket. This brings a clear end to an ongoing case involving…
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ProntoPaga and Yape Form Strategic Alliance to Simplify Digital Payments in Peru
ProntoPaga, a leading financial innovation company in Latin America, has announced a strategic alliance with Yape. This is Peru’s most widely used…
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Philippine Government Considers Mandatory PSE Listing for Online Gambling Operators
The Philippine Government is weighing a proposal that could require all licensed online gambling firms to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange…
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UAE Lottery Gains Momentum with Digital Innovation and Responsible Gaming Focus
The UAE Lottery, launched in November 2024 as the region’s first federally licensed platform, is attracting local and international attention. Operated by…
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New Jersey Gaming Revenue Reaches $581.6 Million in June
New Jersey’s gaming industry recorded $581.6 million in total revenue for June 2025. This was an 18.4 percent increase from the same…
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Gambling Marketing in Denmark: Clear Rules for Operators
Licensed gambling operators in Denmark must follow strict rules when promoting their services set by the Danish Act on Gambling and the…