Typing “Vbet” into Google should fetch the legal Dutch casino, but the authentic vbet.nl never pops up. A counterfeit website now occupies the top spot, hijacking the Vbet logo and name, and redirecting anyone searching to an unauthorized casino in the Netherlands. Landing on this clone site tricks visitors with familiar branding, but buttons marked […]

Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, pushed the Online Casino Gambling Bill forward in New Zealand’s House of Representatives today. According to Ms van Velden, this Bill will shape online gambling with a regulatory framework that focuses on reducing harm, keeping consumers safe, and increasing tax revenue. Previously, the Cabinet had already given its […]

The Danish Gambling Authority made further progress in its fight against illegal gambling in Denmark on June 26, when the Frederiksberg court ruled in favor of the Authority and ordered telecom providers to block 178 unlicensed gambling websites. This is the largest single blocking case since the Danish Gambling Authority began this process in 2012. With […]

Some Philippine lawmakers are pushing for tighter regulations on the integration of e-wallets with online gambling platforms. They express concerns over how easy access is fueling a growing addiction crisis among Filipinos. Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores is leading efforts to file a bill in the upcoming 20th Congress that would limit the […]

To protect vulnerable families from financial exploitation, the Federal Court in São Paulo has issued a preliminary injunction requiring online betting platforms to display notices. This is to bear information that it is illegal to use funds from government welfare programs, including Bolsa Família and the Continuous Benefit Payment, for gambling. Signed by Judge Gabriel […]

Thailand’s government has postponed its plans to advance the casino-entertainment bill due to strong public opposition. The bill aimed to legalise integrated entertainment complexes, with casinos making up a small portion of the overall development. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri confirmed that the Pheu Thai Party had requested that this new bill be pushed to […]

Strict marketing restrictions introduced by the Spanish government have led to a significant decline in new online gambling accounts, according to new research. A study published by Harm Reduction Journal revealed that new player registrations fell by 55% between 2020 and 2023, largely due to advertising curbs and a ban on welcome bonuses. Advertising and […]

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance is set to introduce new regulations combating the laundering of criminal proceeds from illegal betting and fraud through crypto asset transactions. The upcoming measures will impose stricter regulations on Crypto Asset Service Providers and establish new controls on crypto-related transactions. Increased Oversight on Crypto Platforms According to information […]

Romania’s National Audiovisual Council has updated the country’s media rules, banning celebrities from appearing in gambling advertisements on TV, radio, and online. This decision was made in a public session on June 26, as part of a larger push to protect the public, especially young viewers. The ban is included in a new article within […]

The Curacao Gaming Authority, or CGA, informs that the six-month temporary license, which was given by operation of law to every operator with a valid license when the National Ordinance for Games of Chance, called LOK, started on December 24, 2024, will stop on June 24, 2025. The CGA has already made contact with those […]