iGaming Regulation News

It’s just the middle of the week, but the past days haven’t been going well at all for sweepstakes companies. On Tuesday, regulators from Louisiana and Mississippi, both of which have major retail casinos, issued a flurry of cease-and-desist notices against numerous sites they claimed were operating illegally. Targets ranged from offshore sportsbook platforms and […]

President Luis Abinader has introduced a bill in Santo Domingo to establish a new legal framework for the Dominican Republic’s gambling industry. The bill was submitted through the Legal Advisory Office of the Executive Branch, requesting the establishment of the General Directorate of Gambling. This new agency will be responsible for regulating the industry, overseeing […]

Google Ads is introducing new requirements for licensed gambling app operators in Brazil, set to take effect on June 18, 2025. According to the company’s updated Gambling and Games Policy, eligible advertisers will be permitted to promote gambling apps in Brazil, but only under stricter verification and licensing conditions. This revised policy requires advertisers to […]

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Malta over a recent change to its Gaming Act. This prevents the enforcement of foreign court rulings against Maltese gaming companies. The action follows a complaint filed in 2023 by an Austrian law firm. In a notice issued on June 18, the Commission said Malta’s amendment violates […]

The Responsible Affiliates Quality Mark (KVA) has reached out to Google again, urging the tech giant to take more decisive action against false Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) complaints. The KVA claims that daily waves of unfounded copyright infringement reports are unfairly targeting legitimate online gambling platforms and their affiliates in the Netherlands. Filed by […]

17th June 2025 – (Tokyo) A man from Hong Kong used his own “winning algorithm” to gamble in Japan and win billions of yen, taking advantage of special tax rules for non-residents that kept him out of legal trouble. Japanese news reports indicate that this individual developed a unique computer program more than ten years […]

JO1 member Shion Tsurubo is currently under investigation by Japanese authorities on suspicion of illegal online gambling. The 24-year-old idol allegedly placed around ¥15 million in bets over nine months on the offshore gambling platform K8, losing nearly half of the amount in the process. Though K8 is legally registered overseas, gambling is strictly prohibited […]

The Chamber of Deputies approved a request to speed up a legislative project and suspend the federal government’s decree to raise the Financial Transactions Tax. The urgency motion was passed with 346 votes in favor and 97 against during Monday’s plenary session. This means the proposal can be voted on directly in the Chamber without […]

The ACMA has asked Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block extra illegal online gambling sites after investigations showed these platforms broke the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Currently, the new batch of blocked sites includes: Casiny CoinPoker Crown Play Fafabet9 SlotFred Smart 93 Vigor Spin To protect Australians from illegal online gambling, blocking websites is […]

Japan has officially requested eight foreign governments and regions to restrict Japanese residents from accessing licensed online casino platforms. This move aims to combat illegal gambling in the country. According to a government source, the request was prompted by an increase in the number of Japanese users gambling on offshore platforms, which violates domestic laws. […]