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Tabcorp Holdings Limited has been fined a sum of AU$4,003,270 after the Australian Communications and Media Authority found it in breach of national spam laws. The watchdog’s investigation uncovered that TAB sent over 5,700 promotional SMS and WhatsApp messages to VIP customers between February and May this year, without securing proper consent or including essential […]

Japan has officially requested eight foreign governments and regions to restrict Japanese residents from accessing licensed online casino platforms. This move aims to combat illegal gambling in the country. According to a government source, the request was prompted by an increase in the number of Japanese users gambling on offshore platforms, which violates domestic laws. […]

The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) have signed an agreement in São Paulo, part of efforts to defend Brazil’s regulated betting industry. This initiative was led by Plínio Lemos Jorge, president of ANJL, and Fernando Vieira, president of IBJR. The move follows a proposed increase […]

A Betfred Casino player has pulled off an extraordinary win with a modest £1.50 bet. The player hit a massive £11.5 million jackpot on the iconic Mega Moolah progressive slot on Thursday, June 5, 2025. This marks the biggest payout in Betfred’s 58-year history. Playing with £1.50 per spin, the player landed the Mega Jackpot, […]

Sportradar Group AG has further solidified its position as a global leader in sports data and technology. The company announced a significant partnership with DAZN on June 12, 2025 to distribute exclusive betting data and media content from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The tournament is being played in the United States from June […]

A Dutch woman has won a legal battle against BetCity, forcing the operator to pay out a jackpot worth over €172,000. The dispute began after she won €172,834.12 on July 2, 2023, but the company withheld the prize and launched an investigation into her account use. On suspicions of violating terms and conditions, BetCity closed […]

Flutter, which owns Paddy Power, may eliminate more than 200 jobs in both Ireland and Britain as it consolidates its brands onto a single central tech system. There is no detailed information yet about which offices or departments will lose jobs, as management is still in talks with employees. Most roles under threat come from […]

Higher licence fees and greater entry barriers in Italy might halve the online market, but stakeholders are convinced that is the idea. On May 30, Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) brought its remote gambling concessions tender to a formal close. The names of successful bidders are expected sometime after the summer ends; yet, whatever […]

In Malaysia, syndicates pay foreigners who allow their personal information to be used for SIM card registrations. These SIM cards help syndicates set up gambling websites and manage advertising on popular social media networks. Operations often happen inside condominiums with tight security measures, sometimes involving influencers to pull more users into gambling. Royal Malaysia Police […]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has instructed Tabcorp to pay AUS $4 million (equal to US$2.6 million) for breaking spam rules by sending more than 5,700 marketing messages to people in its VIP program. ACMA completed an investigation and discovered that Tabcorp issued 2,598 SMS and WhatsApp messages to users between 1 February […]