The Lithuanian gambling authority fined Amber Gaming €15,000 for wrongly stopping remote gambling contracts with customers without correct reasons.  Key Points Lithuania’s gambling watchdog fined Amber Gaming €15,000 for ending remote gambling contracts with clients without following the proper process. This action followed reports from nine customers and several checks by the gambling regulator between […]

The state regulator PlayCity, in cooperation with Meta, has blocked seven Instagram accounts for systematically spreading illegal gambling advertising. The agency’s press service confirmed the action this week. Among those blocked was the high-profile Ukrainian blogger Simbochka, whose account reached millions of followers. The influencer’s content often included casino promotions presented as easy wins and […]

India’s Parliament has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, introducing one of the strictest legal frameworks for the country’s digital entertainment sector. The new law bans all forms of online games involving real money and imposes harsh penalties on operators and promoters. The Bill cleared the Lok Sabha on Wednesday before […]

The Indian government has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha after cabinet approval. The legislation represents a balanced move to encourage innovation and youth engagement through safe online gaming. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the bill as the outcome of over three years of communication with industry […]

The authorities in Pakistan moved against gambling and financial apps not regulated by law because of legal and privacy concerns. Key Statistics Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) declared 46 mobile apps illegal. Identified illegal apps covered gambling, forex trading without approval, and data privacy violations. The public is advised to stay away from […]

Citing the impacts of the Trump tariffs, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has announced a sweeping set of tax changes to put the country’s economy back on track. This, according to a top official quoted by Reuters, will include consumption tax reforms such as slashing the top level of GST from 28% to 18%. However, […]

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) made clear again that it does not allow betting on local football games, and every betting company is told not to accept bets on any Ghana domestic league. This order stops wagers on the Ghana Premier League, Division One League, Women’s Premier League, and every other local football event in […]

A5447 is a law now in New Jersey, stopping sweepstakes gambling. The law says sweepstakes are games for marketing where you can win a prize or something of value, directly or using a payment system with special currency that can become prizes. This law lets people in charge of sports betting in New Jersey stop […]

Dubai Police and the UAE Ministry of Interior started the operation after INTERPOL sent out a red notice that listed the suspect as one of China’s top wanted people. Authorities said the person, who was not named, managed a big criminal group that made millions and operated several fake online gambling sites. Investigators reported these […]

The Department of the Interior and Local Government has enacted a comprehensive ban on online gambling for officials and employees under its jurisdiction. The directive was signed by Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla. It strictly prohibits engagement in online gambling and warns that violators might face criminal and administrative penalties. The measure also applies to local […]