Kolade Abisoye

A significant technical failure in the Norwegian Lottery Authority‘s tip form system may have resulted in the loss of hundreds of vital reports from citizens. The issue began in March 2024, but went unnoticed until June 2025. Throughout this period, tips submitted through the organization’s online form were not archived and processed. Error Blocked Submission […]

Kenya’s Parliament has approved an amendment to the Finance Bill 2025, lowering the excise duty on betting stakes from 15% to 5%. This move comes amid ongoing debate on gambling’s economic role and its growing impact on Kenyan youth. Lawmakers supporting the change argue that the high tax rate has pushed betting firms out of […]

President Luis Abinader has introduced a bill in Santo Domingo to establish a new legal framework for the Dominican Republic’s gambling industry. The bill was submitted through the Legal Advisory Office of the Executive Branch, requesting the establishment of the General Directorate of Gambling. This new agency will be responsible for regulating the industry, overseeing […]

Google Ads is introducing new requirements for licensed gambling app operators in Brazil, set to take effect on June 18, 2025. According to the company’s updated Gambling and Games Policy, eligible advertisers will be permitted to promote gambling apps in Brazil, but only under stricter verification and licensing conditions. This revised policy requires advertisers to […]

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Malta over a recent change to its Gaming Act. This prevents the enforcement of foreign court rulings against Maltese gaming companies. The action follows a complaint filed in 2023 by an Austrian law firm. In a notice issued on June 18, the Commission said Malta’s amendment violates […]

The global online poker market has been growing rapidly, reaching $5.3 billion in 2024 and expected to hit $11.4 billion by 2030. As more players turn to digital platforms, online poker is becoming a central force in the monetary gaming space. Mobile gaming, advanced technology, and broader internet access are key drivers of this adoption. […]

The mobile gambling market is experiencing a period of remarkable growth worldwide. Valued at $ 84.9 billion in 2023, it is expected to double by 2030 to around $ 173.1 billion. This reflects a projected compound annual growth rate of 10.7 percent. A separate report forecasts the market to grow from $ 85.34 billion in […]

The Responsible Affiliates Quality Mark (KVA) has reached out to Google again, urging the tech giant to take more decisive action against false Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) complaints. The KVA claims that daily waves of unfounded copyright infringement reports are unfairly targeting legitimate online gambling platforms and their affiliates in the Netherlands. Filed by […]

JO1 member Shion Tsurubo is currently under investigation by Japanese authorities on suspicion of illegal online gambling. The 24-year-old idol allegedly placed around ¥15 million in bets over nine months on the offshore gambling platform K8, losing nearly half of the amount in the process. Though K8 is legally registered overseas, gambling is strictly prohibited […]

FanDuel, one of the leading U.S. sportsbooks, has reportedly been in discussions with Kalshi, a fast-rising prediction market exchange, about a potential partnership. As prediction markets continue to gain traction, sportsbooks are exploring new ways to stay competitive and expand their reach. Since winning its legal battle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Kalshi has […]