Kolade Abisoye

The Joint Gambling Authority of the States has released its 2024 Activity Report, boasting significant progress with regulation of the German gambling market and enforcing legal standards. While the authority highlights effective implementation of its measures, it acknowledges that the fight against illegal gambling remains a complex battle. Throughout 2024, GGL intensified its efforts to […]

DraftKings Inc. has introduced My Budget Builder, a new Responsible Gaming tool for players to manage their entertainment budgets across the platform. The feature is live on the DraftKings app and website, showing the company’s commitment to player protection and fair play. This new feature enables users to set customized limits and reminders through a […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a penalty order on popular YouTuber LeftlanePapi for promoting and participating in illegal online gambling activities. This forms part of their enforcement strategy to tackle the increase in unlicensed gambling operators on social media platforms.  LeftlanePapi, whose YouTube channel has over 53,000 subscribers, is the first publicly named […]

Aposta Ganha has made history by becoming the first Brazilian sports betting company to launch a dedicated mobile app. The platform is available for Android users through the Google Play Store, offering a new level of convenience for bettors in Brazil. This launch positions Aposta Ganha as a pioneer in mobile betting in the country. […]

Lithuania is set to implement a complete advertising ban on gambling by 2028, based on the new transitional rules for gambling advertisements. The enforcement of these measures began on July 1st by the Gambling Supervisory Authority, marking the start of a phased approach towards reducing gambling-related harm. Under the new regulations, gaming operators are only […]

Betsson Group has officially partnered with Club Brugge in a three-year agreement,t marking the largest shirt sponsorship deal in the Belgian club’s history. The partnership will bring new visibility to the brands while boosting fan engagement and Betsson’s footprint in European football.  As part of the deal, Betfirst.sport, a live score app operated by Betsson, […]

Norsk Tipping CEO Tonje Sagstuen has officially resigned in the wake of a major scandal involving the company’s Eurojackpot lottery. The resignation was supported unanimously by the Board of Directors, following a serious error that led to thousands of Norwegians being wrongly informed of massive lottery winnings. Sagstuen, who assumed the role of CEO in […]

NBA shooting guard Malik Beasley is currently under investigation by the Eastern District of New York Attorney’s Office over alleged gambling activities in connection to NBA games. The investigation focuses on the 2023-24 season, when Beasley was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. Sources familiar with the matter say federal authorities are examining betting patterns […]

The Danish Gambling Authority made further progress in its fight against illegal gambling in Denmark on June 26, when the Frederiksberg court ruled in favor of the Authority and ordered telecom providers to block 178 unlicensed gambling websites. This is the largest single blocking case since the Danish Gambling Authority began this process in 2012. With […]

Some Philippine lawmakers are pushing for tighter regulations on the integration of e-wallets with online gambling platforms. They express concerns over how easy access is fueling a growing addiction crisis among Filipinos. Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores is leading efforts to file a bill in the upcoming 20th Congress that would limit the […]