The State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia has made a decisive move to strengthen its regulations and protect public welfare by passing a series of legislative amendments on May 30, 2025. Its most significant law from the ten approved in the latest plenary session is a blanket ban on online gambling, betting games, and paid […]

In a landmark enforcement action, Japanese authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man in what is believed to be the country’s largest individual online gambling case to date. The suspect is identified as Makoto Chomabayashi from Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, accused of placing illegal bets worth tens of billions of yen on an overseas casino platform.  This […]

Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board has introduced strict new regulations banning the use of celebrities and influencers in gambling advertisements. This move comes after a 30-day suspension on gambling ads and is aimed at protecting vulnerable groups from the harmful effects of gambling promotions. The authority made it clear in a notice released on […]

Ali Babacan, the DEVA Party leader, accuses President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of supporting online gambling by approving licenses, saying the government is not stopping it but helping it grow. Speaking on Habertürk TV, Babacan, who served as deputy prime minister and now heads the Democracy and Progress Party, shared his view. He points out that […]

A study from the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) finds that 25% of gamblers in Belgium use sites without a local license. BAGO reports this causes harm to Belgium’s regulated gambling sector and puts consumer safety and vulnerable users at risk. Numbers in the research show self-excluded users face a big issue. About […]