The document clarifies AML and CFT expectations for operators in the Isle of Man. The Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) of the Isle of Man published new guidance for online gambling licence holders. These holders have Network Services Permissions. The guidance expands existing anti-money laundering materials. It covers countering the financing of terrorism, too. Countering proliferation financing […]

The charity reports that present regulations must be changed because of child and youth harm. GambleAware put out a report which looks at the issue of online gambling’s effect on kids and youth. Current regulations are “outdated” and create a gambling harm risk for children, the group warns. GambleAware made this statement recently: “Children see […]

Investigation shows online betting and slot sites from Paraíba and Rio de Janeiro took bets from outside their territories. Online betting and slot platforms with licenses from Rio de Janeiro and Paraíba states operate outside their territories. Brazil’s 2023 gambling law prohibits this activity. Six state-approved sites took wagers from São Paulo users during an investigation. […]

The Belgium Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie or KSC) has shown strong support for a new draft bill that aims to make gambling safer and more responsible in the country. The regulator has shared its opinion on the proposal, saying it supports the new rules for player protection and compliance. The bill is still in early stages […]

The Swedish Gambling Authority, known as Spelinspektionen, has ordered Yomoly Ltd to stop all gambling operations that target players in Sweden. The regulator said the company was running online betting and casino services without having the proper licence required under the Swedish law. According to Spelinspektionen, Yomoly Ltd broke the rules in the country’s Gambling […]

4% of offshore gambling duty will go to local funding. The New Zealand Government will change its Online Casino Gambling Bill. The change makes offshore gambling companies give money to local communities. Radio New Zealand reports this decision came after many people complained about the first draft. Parliament’s Select Committee currently reviews the bill. The bill […]

An FBI investigation has led to the arrest of dozens of people, including NBA player Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.The arrests are part of a major federal investigation into illegal sports betting and poker games linked to the mafia that stole millions of dollars from victims. Both Rozier and Billups […]

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke about the rise of illegal betting and online gambling in Turkey, saying the government will take strong action to stop it completely. He warned that these activities not only harm individuals but also damage the country’s economy and social life. Erdoğan said illegal gambling networks have become a major source […]

The Supreme Court of India has asked the central government to respond to a petition seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms disguised as e-sports and social games. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan directed the petitioner to share the PIL with government officials and asked Additional Solicitor General […]

The Missouri Gaming Commission gave nine temporary online sports betting licences. The state has waited for this moment for many years. BetMGM, bet365, Caesars Sportsbook, Circa Sports, DraftKings, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, FanDuel, and Underdog got approval. They are preparing for the December launch now. Legal sports betting starts at midnight on 1 December in the Show […]