The Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) has launched its first investigation into an offshore casino operator, marking a significant escalation in the country’s crackdown on illegal gambling activities. Over the past year, Japanese law enforcement agencies have become increasingly proactive in their fight against illegal operators, employing aggressive tactics such as arrests and criminal prosecutions. […]

A recent study examined the correlation between news coverage and public interest in gambling in the UAE. By analyzing search volume data from Ahrefs and key news events related to the UAE gaming market, the authors uncovered some intriguing findings. Significant increase in interest: since the initial mention of a potential licensed gambling market in […]

Kazakh authorities have intensified their efforts to combat illegal gambling activities, resulting in a significant number of website blocks and legal actions. Since the beginning of 2024, authorities have identified evidence of illegal gambling activity on 11,417 websites. Of these, 6,649 sites were blocked, while 1,961 became inaccessible. After thorough investigation, 1,353 sites were found […]

Bet365, a leading bookmaker, has been fined $33,000 by New Jersey regulators for allowing users to place bets on events that had already occurred or were in progress. A spokesman for the regulator stated that these violations had occurred multiple times. For instance, bettors were recently able to bet on a mixed martial arts fight […]

The Chinese Football Association has taken a stern stance against corruption in the sport, imposing lifetime bans on 43 individuals involved in match-fixing and gambling activities. Among those banned are 38 soccer players, including members of the national team, and 5 officials. The investigation into these illicit activities spanned 120 matches involving 42 football clubs, […]

Ten major sweepstakes operators in the United States have announced the formation of the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA). This new organization aims to represent companies involved in social casinos, sweepstakes, and sweepstakes casinos. The primary goal of the SPGA is to ensure the legitimacy and legality of the sweepstakes gaming vertical. To achieve […]

Telegram, the widely used messaging app, is under investigation in India over concerns about the proliferation of gambling advertisements on its platform. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Center has launched an inquiry into the matter, raising red flags about the potential illegality of these ads. According to an official familiar with the investigation, as revealed to […]

Norway stands as the last Scandinavian nation maintaining a gambling monopoly. Currently, state-owned Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto control all gambling activities, both in-person and online. Discussions about liberalizing Norway’s gambling sector gained momentum after Finland announced plans to introduce a regulated competitive market by 2027. At present, this remains just a proposal from a […]

CasinoReviews.com, a well-established affiliate site, has received authorization from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to mediate disputes between players and UK-licensed casinos. This marks a historic first for the UKGC, as CasinoReviews.com becomes the first affiliate site granted this privilege. The move builds upon CasinoReviews.com’s existing dispute resolution experience. Already approved by the Malta Gaming […]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested the blocking of eight more offshore gambling websites. This brings the round total to 28 sites flagged in 2024. The operators in question are: • Jogi Casino • Dundee Slots • Lucky Hunter • Lucky Wins • Lukki Casino • Spin Fever • Clubhouse Casino • […]