The operator failed to block credit card-funded wagers for nearly a year despite explicit state rules. Key Points Between March 2023 and February 2024, DraftKings took in more than $83,000 in bets funded by credit cards. Credit card use for sports betting is strictly forbidden by Massachusetts law. The MGC required DraftKings to refund the […]

An investigation has been launched by the UK Home Office following the use of ASPEN cards to gamble at betting shops, casinos, and other establishments by asylum seekers across the country. The cards are meant for supporting these individuals while claims are being processed. So, they can access funds for essential items, such as food, […]

The player explained they had lost access to withdrawals after earning prize funds. Key Points: One player reported winning BR169,000 ($44,000) on a betting platform but faced blocks when trying to withdraw. A public notice was announced by the court after failing to find the betting company. The company, MCR 73 Investimento LTDA, received a […]

In a campaign to eliminate illegal gambling across Metro Manila, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has arrested more than 2,500 individuals in under two months. The intensified crackdown took place between June 2 and July 23. It targeted unlicensed betting activities including cockfighting, jueteng, bingo, and numbers-based lotteries.  A total of 2,573 suspects […]

A new bill has been proposed seeking to centralise gambling regulation across Nigeria and is now facing mounting opposition from state governments and the Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria (FSGRN). The Central Gambling Bill has already passed its Third Reading in the National Assembly, with the aim to unify control of all gambling […]

PrizePicks received gaming licences to operate in both Maine and Puerto Rico. Key Points PrizePicks started operating with a new license in Maine. The company has become the first daily fantasy sports operator with a license in Puerto Rico. When ‘Arena’ launches in Puerto Rico, PrizePicks will cover 47 US jurisdictions. No daily fantasy sports […]

North Korea’s Samhung Electronic Wallet smartphone app started giving people access to lottery tickets on mobile with jackpots in the tens of millions of North Korean won. People who use the app can purchase number-based lottery tickets similar to South Korea’s “Lotto.” The app also offers sports betting options, such as “Sports Toto,” where participants […]

ReadyBet has been accused of violating Australia’s gambling self-exclusion laws. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found the company guilty of contacting numerous individuals registered with the National Self-Exclusion Register, BetStop. This federal program allows citizens to exclude themselves from online and phone betting for periods between three months to a lifetime. Once registered, […]

Konami Gaming has officially secured a vendor licence from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This empowers them to offer casino games and management solutions in the region. The move is integral as the UAE builds foundations for a regulated commercial gaming industry. With this approval, Konami will become a key […]

A recent investigation by the Mossos d’Esquadra (Catalan police) has uncovered a series of questionable payments made by Codere to a consultancy firm founded by former Spanish Minister of Finance Cristóbal Montoro. The firm, Equipo Económico, received a total of €679,000 from Codere between 2008 and 2012. The payments were allegedly made to coerce the […]