Romania to Dismantle Gambling Regulator ONJN Following Regulatory Failures

Romania’s government plans to shut down the National Gambling Office (ONJN), which is the main authority overseeing gambling activities, according to the newspaper Adevărul. Months of political debates, increased public anger, and a harsh audit led up to this big decision, especially after discovering roughly €1 billion was lost from gambling taxes due to weak […]

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Swedish Gambling Authority Ends Influencer Advertising of Illegal Gambling on Twitch

This action comes from a steady push to tackle illegal gambling ads, focusing mainly on Swedish audiences reached through online channels. Key Points The Swedish Gambling Authority stepped in when influencers promoted unlicensed gambling on Twitch. After being monitored, all involved influencers stopped their undeclared advertising. The Swedish Gambling Authority, known as Spelinspektionen, announced that […]

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Brazilian Government Admits Lack of Revenue Data from Online Betting Sector

The Brazilian federal government has acknowledged its current lack of reliable data on revenue from the online betting sector. This admission was made by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, under the Ministry of Finance, in response to an official request from Congressman Saulo Pedroso.  The Congressman asked for detailed financial information about the industry, […]

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Philippine Senate Approves Anti-POGO Act in Final Reading

The legislation aims to ensure the complete removal of POGO operations and extend the prohibition beyond the current administration’s tenure. Key Points The Philippine Senate finally approved the Anti-POGO Act of 2025 after reading the bill three times. All activities linked to offshore gaming get banned under this bill, and authorities must seize all assets […]

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Senate Passes Historic Anti-POGO Measure, 9 Major Provisions

The Senate in Manila gave its final approval on a wide array of crucial priority bills Monday, covering laws to ban offshore gaming, set up a unique disaster action plan, and bring major changes to infrastructure, energy, education, and how the government runs. A key proposal in this batch is Senate Bill No. 2868, called […]

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Attorney General James Shuts Down Illegal Online Sweepstakes Casinos

26 Internet Casinos Provided Gamblers with Casino Games and Wagers on Sports Through Virtual Sweepstakes Coins Convertible to Cash and Awards These sites used virtual coins that people could exchange for cash and prizes. New York law forbids online sites from running gambling that makes people risk something of value, even virtual coins that are […]

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Nine Arrested Over Online Casino Tied to Caribbean Operations

Yokohama Kanagawa Prefectural Police arrested nine individuals on June 5 for allegedly operating an illegal online casino targeting Japanese users. The casino, located in Curacao in the Dutch Caribbean, reportedly offered online slots and other betting games through the website, Konibet.  One of the culprits was Yoshinori Kurata, a 42-year-old company executive from Tokyo’s Chuo […]

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