The Barcelona City Council has ceased issuing new gambling licenses following a Supreme Court decision that altered the city’s planning policy. Casinos, bingo halls, and gaming places across the city are included in this pause. First Deputy Mayor Laia Bonet explained that the council’s action prevents a “legal vacuum” while the rules are reviewed again. […]

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has issued a £3.9 million civil penalty to Celton Manx after an investigation into serious breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. They described the failings as significant and systemic across the operator’s compliance framework.  Celton Manx held an Isle of Man licence from August 2008 until […]

Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has banned WinBet for illegally targeting Swedish players through its Superb.bet website. The investigation revealed that WinBet holds a gambling licence only in Greece but was operating actively in Sweden without proper authorization. The regulator found that Superb.bet auto-translated to the Swedish language when accessed from an IP address in Sweden. […]

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has officially assumed responsibility for a fiscal package that includes significant tax hikes and public sector austerity measures, which will be presented to Parliament. A key feature of this reform is the increase in VAT from 19% to 21%, alongside a freeze on public sector wages and pensions in 2026. The […]

Meta is facing fresh criticism over its advertising policies, following a recent report by the UK-based Open Rights Group. The report titled, Profiling by Proxy: How Meta’s Data-Driven Ads Fuel Discrimination, highlighted that ads promoting awareness are subject to stricter rules than those on gambling promotions. It also revealed the contradiction at the heart of […]

A session in the Senate is planned for tomorrow to talk about a proposal to regulate casino, bingo, and horse racing activities. Key Points Tomorrow, the Brazilian Senate plans to consider a proposal aimed at introducing rules for land-based gambling. The regulations in the bill outline the operational requirements for land-based casinos, bingo, and horse […]

This proposed law would set age restrictions, put limits on betting, and require more control over digital platforms. Key details: Only adults aged 21 and over could access online gambling, based on the bill. Gambling-related adverts would not be allowed in e-wallets or apps. PAGCOR would supervise enforcement and betting limits. New Rules Target Age […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has taken decisive action against an online content creator for promoting illegal gambling. YouTube influencer LeftlanePapi is the first to receive a penalty payment order as part of the KSA’s new enforcement approach. The authority has seen a sharp increase in reports of influencers promoting gambling from illegal providers on […]

A lawmaker from Nevada and a Las Vegas casino owner both do not agree with one part of a U.S. budget bill that would set a cap on gambling losses that people can write off. U.S. Representative Dina Titus from Nevada and Derek Stevens, who co-owns Circa, The D, and Golden Gate casinos, see the […]

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 […]