A federal judge did not decide if Stake.us sweepstakes casino broke the law. Instead, the judge sent the dispute to arbitration. This is a key procedural result for Sweepsteaks Ltd, the parent company. mLast week, the US District Court for the Central District of California accepted Sweepsteaks’ request for arbitration. Now the case pauses while […]

Between January and April 2025, Brazil’s federal consumer complaint platform, Consumidor.gov.br, received more than 1,000 complaints about online gambling companies. This has raised serious concerns about consumer protection and responsible gaming in the country. The National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon) revealed users primarily reported issues such as blocked accounts, bonuses with hidden conditions, and illicit promotional […]

The Supreme Court of India on Friday agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation seeking a complete ban on illegal betting applications and stricter online gaming and fantasy sports regulation. The petition also enacts a comprehensive central law to govern the unregulated online betting ecosystem. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh issued […]

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, together with Laos police, acted to end a cross-border gambling ring that added up to around US$50 million (about VND1.3 trillion), according to the ministry’s report on Friday. The Criminal Police Department put legal procedures in motion for 31 suspects — 27 for organised gambling, 4 for gambling — linked […]

A revised bill plans to ban betting advertising during live sports and set time limits for operator ads and will proceed to the Senate Plenary. Brazil’s Sports Commission made a decision on Wednesday to pass a proposal that adds new limits on betting advertisements in the country. Senator Carlos Portinho gave Bill 2,985/2023 a positive […]

Norway’s state-owned gambling operator, Norsk Tipping, is under scrutiny again for allegedly enabling minors to participate in gambling activities. The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has launched an official investigation following reports that individuals below the age of 18 years might have transferred significant funds to the operator’s platform. The inquiry was triggered by a tip […]

The Haryana government has launched the Prevention of Public Gambling Act, 2025, bringing changes to betting and gaming operations in the state. This law was enforced on May 21, aiming to curb public gambling activities, such as sports betting, elections, and other events with uncertain outcomes.  Furthermore, the Act defines a bet as an oral […]

If someone notices their own image or video appearing on gambling websites or platforms without their consent, they should go to the court for help. Authorities are shutting down over 1,000 mobile banking accounts because these accounts are connected to online gambling activities. Also, the government has started legal cases against 1,100 named agents, as […]

Italy’s gambling sector keeps growing and increasing its tax contribution. The Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) shared a new update on gambling performance and regulations at a Rome summit held on 21 May. State agencies attended and discussed many issues. ADM presented 2024 figures that show the market’s stability. Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reached €21.6 […]

Key Points: Supreme Court sends notice to Central Government on plea to ban illegal betting apps. PIL connects unregulated betting to public harm. Case questions whether fantasy sports are really skill-based. India’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) asking for a full ban on illegal betting apps across the country. […]