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 […]
Codere Accused Of Paying €679,000 To Spanish Minister’s Firm Firm For Regulatory Influence
July 24, 2025A 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 […]
Since the Remote Gambling Act was introduced in 2021, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued over €56 million in fines to illegal online gambling providers. But only €1.47 million has been collected as of May 2025, leaving over 97.5% of the fines unpaid. Most of the companies fined operate from jurisdictions beyond the KSA’s […]
Light & Wonder (NASDAQ and ASX: LNW) shared on July 18, 2025, that the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) granted it a gaming-related vendor license for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The GCGRA license enables Light & Wonder to offer land-based electronic gaming machines, table games with utilities, and online iGaming content to players […]
The Public Defender’s Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has filed a lawsuit against 43 online sports betting companies. The case accuses them of misleading advertising and failure to warn users about the risks of gambling addiction. This lawsuit demands at least R$300 million in compensation for collective moral damages. Filed by the […]
The Cebu City Government is taking a firm stance on regulating internet access within government facilities by blocking online gambling websites and Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. On July 22, the Cebu City Council approved a resolution aimed at preventing the misuse of public internet infrastructure and curbing gambling activities during working hours. Authored by […]
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