Consumer protection authorities require legal compliance from more than 300 individuals and companies. Key points The authorities in Rio have sent notices to over 300 parties, targeting influencers, media, and others promoting betting websites. All involved must show they respect consumer protection laws within ten days. Expectations relate to safe advertising, rules for protecting at-risk […]

The Sports Wagering Council has imposed fines on both Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag. In the US, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued a penalty of $50,000 to each offshore sportsbook, Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag, for illegally providing betting services in Tennessee. These companies did not follow cease-and-desist letters sent by the regulator in April. Crackdown on […]

It’s just the middle of the week, but the past days haven’t been going well at all for sweepstakes companies. On Tuesday, both Louisiana and Mississippi regulators from big retail casino states released a storm of cease-and-desist notices against many sites they said were illegal. Targets ranged from offshore sportsbook platforms and iGaming pages to […]

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, calling for the General Directorate of Gambling’s creation. This new agency will be responsible for regulating the industry, overseeing operations, […]

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

17th June 2025 – (Tokyo) A man from Hong Kong used his own “winning algorithm” to gamble in Japan and win billions of yen, taking advantage of special tax rules for non-residents that kept him out of legal trouble. Japanese news reports say this individual designed a unique computer program more than ten years ago. […]

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 the span of nine months on the offshore gambling platform K8, losing nearly half of the amount in the process. Though K8 is legally registered overseas, gambling […]

The Chamber of Deputies approved a request to speed up a legislative project and suspend the federal government’s decree to raise the Financial Transactions Tax. The urgency motion was passed with 346 votes in favor and 97 against during Monday’s plenary session. This means the proposal can be voted on directly in the Chamber without […]