The Caja Popular de Ahorros of Tucumán has issued an urgent public warning about a rise in fraudulent casino apps promoted on social media platforms. This response comes as part of efforts to protect Tucumán residents from online scams that have become prevalent on networks like WhatsApp and Facebook recently. No Official Casino App Available […]

Yokohama Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested nine individuals on June 5 for allegedly operating an illegal online casino targeting Japanese users. The casino, located in Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean, reportedly offered online slots and other betting games through the website, Konibet.  One of the culprits was Yoshinori Kurata, a 42-year-old company executive from Tokyo’s Chuo […]

The KSA has rolled out its “regulator 2.” method, providing operators with increased backing, while many involved in the sector demand more action from banks and tech giants to fight the black market. In the Netherlands, the gambling authority has started a new phase of working together with the industry, yet it warns the sector […]

The Finance Ministry of Tanzania makes a strong move to battle illegal gambling, wanting to turn this sector into a well-managed, money-making engine. Now, Tanzania is stepping up its involvement in the quickly growing gambling industry, not settling for just a small share anymore. During the 2025/26 national budget speech, Finance Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba […]

A recent exposé by Investigate Europe uncovered links between the gambling company Soft2bet and over 100 blacklisted online casinos, prompting censorship attempts through fraudulent copyright claims submitted to Google. The campaign, involving impersonation and content manipulation, has effectively removed critical reporting from search results. This issue draws concern from European lawmakers and digital rights advocates. […]

Key Points New Zealand’s Minister for Mental Health introduced a brand new plan aiming to prevent gambling-related harm across the nation. This updated approach includes a clinician internship programme and also schedules an independent review for 2025/26. Matt Doocey, who serves as New Zealand’s Minister for Mental Health, has announced an updated strategy to stop […]

The Minnesota Supreme Court is currently examining the legality of electronic gambling tables. They hope to confirm if having such equipment at a non-tribal card club violates state agreements allowing Native American tribes to operate video games of chance. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for gaming operations across the state. Running […]

The Brazilian government is exploring new revenue  sources after political opposition to a proposed increase in the Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF). One option under serious consideration is to raise taxes on the country’s online betting platforms. The Ministry of Finance estimates it would collect about R$1.67 billion monthly from betting operators to reach the […]

Japan’s House of Representatives has approved a bill aiming to ban the operation of online casinos in the country. The measure is part of efforts to address gambling addiction and protect vulnerable populations from potential harm.  This bill revised existing legislation on combating gambling addiction, with strong support from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and […]

Malaysian anti-corruption officers discovered RM20 million from a sukuk raised for a Klang Valley highway was used for gambling, based on several news reports. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, as quoted by Berita Harian, shared that investigators found more investments possibly related to illegal business involving a noted “Tan Sri.” MACC Investigates Overseas […]