Tokyo’s Metropolitan Police Department flipped the script on Monday by arresting a Fuji Television Network employee over online gambling activity. In a twist fit for television, Yoshitaka Suzuki, who manages planning for Fuji TV’s variety shows, was accused of betting on the Eldoah Casino site, playing rounds of baccarat from his smartphone, with transactions spanning […]
Anatel’s Crackdown Stalls After Budget Cuts
June 25, 2025The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) is struggling to continue its fight against illegal betting platforms. After recent budget cuts, the agency lacks the resources to enforce Brazil’s new betting regulations effectively. Earlier this year, Anatel partnered with the Prizes and Betting Secretariat from the Ministry of Treasury to block unlicensed betting sites. Since January, it […]
New Zealand Regulator Invites Online Casino Operators to Express Interest in New Regime
June 25, 2025The New Zealand Government plans to bring in a new regulatory system for online casino gambling, aiming to make sure gambling is safe, fair, and controlled for all New Zealanders. Trina Lowry, who directs the Online Gambling Implementation Programme, said, “Operators interested in New Zealand need to register at www.dia.govt.nz to show their interest.” She […]
Malta Stands Up for iGaming Regulatory System Against European Commission Legal Challenge
June 25, 2025The Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against a Maltese law that protects the online gambling industry from cross-border disputes. Malta supports its system for iGaming rules after the European Commission decided to initiate infringement proceedings over Article 56A of the Gaming Act, formerly known as Bill 55. Officials say Article 56A restricts the upholding of […]
Australian operator offers a 3.81-for-1 share offer, providing flexibility in short-term cash liquidity to shareholders. Key points Betr sets a 3.81-for-1 share swap, which gives a value of $1.22 for every PointsBet share. The offer includes a selective buyback option, limited to $80 million, although it can be increased to $200 million in certain cases. […]
Rio’s Government Aims at Influencers and Companies Marketing Online Gambling in Brazil
June 24, 2025Consumer protection authorities require legal compliance from more than 300 individuals and companies. Key points The authorities in Rio have sent notices to over 300 parties, targeting influencers, media outlets, and others who promote betting websites. All parties involved must demonstrate their respect for consumer protection laws within ten days. Expectations relate to safe advertising, […]
The Sports Wagering Council has imposed fines on both Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag. In the US, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued a penalty of $50,000 to each offshore sportsbook, Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag, for illegally providing betting services in Tennessee. These companies did not follow cease-and-desist letters sent by the regulator in April. Crackdown on […]
VGW and Other Sweepstakes Operators Have a Rough Week throughout the US as Legislators, Regulators Crack Down
June 23, 2025It’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 Updates Gambling Ads Policy for Brazil
June 23, 2025Google 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 […]