Sept 30 (Reuters) – On Tuesday, a federal judge rejected Apple (AAPL.O), Google, and Meta Platforms’ (META.O) motions seeking dismissal of lawsuits over casino-style gambling applications involving commissions and user addiction. U.S. District Judge Edward Davila, located in San Jose, California, refused the companies’ central argument that Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act protected […]

Four social media influencers have been fined for promoting offshore gambling websites to a New Zealand audience. Multiple fines of $5,000 were issued by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) to Millie Elder-Holmes, Calen Morris, Billie Whaanga, and Tuhira Wana. It has been confirmed that these fines were linked to the promotion of Spinbet, a […]

Norsk Tipping, Norway’s state-owned lottery operator, is facing a potential fine of up to NOK 25 million after a major mistake in its Super Draw on 19 April 2025. After the error led to 52 people being wrongly announced as million-kroner winners, The Norwegian Lottery Authority issued the company a notice of violation. The problem […]

Greece has announced its plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The ban will be enforced through a new application called Kids Wallet, which will prevent access to certain online platforms once parents activate the settings. This move makes Greece the first European Union country to introduce such […]

The Turkish Trade Ministry’s investigation identified several social media accounts violating national gambling advertising regulations. Key Points The Turkish Government has blocked 30 social media accounts. The nation’s Advertising Board ruled that these accounts breached gambling advertisement regulations. The Turkish Advertising Board, through the Trade Ministry, confirmed blocking 30 social media accounts after a review […]

The Authority delivered official warnings to operators that provided unlicensed online gambling services in Australia against national regulations. Key Points Warnings were sent to Spinit, Lucky Ones7, The Pokies, and Slot Lounge for offering gambling without licences in Australia. ACMA reports that they may introduce more severe measures for repeated breaches, which may include a […]

Hokkaido in Japan said no to an integrated resort licence in 2019. The prefecture shows interest again now. The Governor of Hokkaido, Japan, refused the chance to bid for an integrated resort (IR) licence in 2019. Environmental concerns stopped the plan. People still want an IR. Governor Naomichi Suzuki listens to them now. “Things change now,” Suzuki […]

Spelinspektionen has fined Kanon Gaming SEK 4.8 million for duty of care failings after the operator repeatedly failed to properly address clear signs of problematic gambling among its customers. The fine reflected the seriousness of the breaches, though it was reduced slightly as Kanon Gaming acted swiftly once the issues were raised. The sanction follows […]

Gabon’s gambling industry is entering a new phase of regulation as authorities tighten control over a sector with little oversight. Meeting in an extraordinary session in Akanda, the government, under the leadership of Interior Minister Herman Immongault, set an ultimatum that all gambling operators must integrate the E-TECH platform by October 1, 2025. Those who […]

Kanon Gaming did not meet its required duty of care responsibilities, leading to regulatory action and financial penalties. Key Points Spelinspektionen imposed a sanction of SEK 4.8m on Kanon Gaming. The penalty was decided based on the length and seriousness of the duty of care failings. The Swedish gambling authority Spelinspektionen fined Kanon Gaming SEK […]