Kolade Abisoye

To protect vulnerable families from financial exploitation, the Federal Court in São Paulo has issued a preliminary injunction requiring online betting platforms to display notices. This is to bear information that it is illegal to use funds from government welfare programs, including Bolsa Família and the Continuous Benefit Payment, for gambling. Signed by Judge Gabriel […]

Thailand’s government has postponed its plans to advance the casino-entertainment bill due to strong public opposition. The bill aimed to legalise integrated entertainment complexes, with casinos making up a small portion of the overall development. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri confirmed that the Pheu Thai Party had requested that this new bill be pushed to […]

Strict marketing restrictions introduced by the Spanish government have led to a significant decline in new online gambling accounts, according to new research. A study published by Harm Reduction Journal revealed that new player registrations fell by 55% between 2020 and 2023, largely due to advertising curbs and a ban on welcome bonuses. Advertising and […]

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to commence its partnership with the Gibraltar Gambling Commission. This will strengthen cross-border regulation in the gambling sector. The latest agreement is a major milestone in Ireland’s plans to launch its newly regulated gambling market. It was signed in Dublin by Anne Marie […]

Hard Rock Bet has confirmed it will honour $5,000 cash payouts issued in error during a recent Live Trivia event on its New Jersey casino platform. The incident occurred during a Wednesday evening session of the company’s new interactive Live Trivia game. Due to a technical error, every qualifying participant received a full $5,000 reward […]

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance is set to introduce new regulations combating the laundering of criminal proceeds from illegal betting and fraud through crypto asset transactions. The upcoming measures will impose stricter regulations on Crypto Asset Service Providers and establish new controls on crypto-related transactions. Increased Oversight on Crypto Platforms According to information […]

Romania’s National Audiovisual Council has updated the country’s media rules, banning celebrities from appearing in gambling advertisements on TV, radio, and online. This decision was made in a public session on June 26, as part of a larger push to protect the public, especially young viewers. The ban is included in a new article within […]

The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) is struggling to continue its fight against illegal betting platforms. After recent budget cuts, the agency lacks the resources to enforce Brazil’s new betting regulations effectively. Earlier this year, Anatel partnered with the Prizes and Betting Secretariat from the Ministry of Treasury to block unlicensed betting sites. Since January, it […]

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has officially granted a fixed-odds betting licence to TQJ-PAR Participações Societárias SA. The authorisation was published in the Official Journal of the Union on 23 June 2025, permitting the company to operate online and hybrid betting services until 31 December 2029.  This move positions TQJ-PAR among a growing list of […]

The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 was concluded on June 22 in the United States, becoming one of the most memorable Counter-Strike tournaments in recent years. As the first Major of the current season, the event captivated a global audience and shattered records across several key metrics. Team Vitality was at the center of the spectacle, […]