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 […]

Kalshi has come under legal scrutiny over its use of betting terminology. While the company positions itself as a financial platform, the use of terms like odds and bet has led critics to argue that it resembles sports betting more than financial trading. At a recent gaming conference, Kalshi’s lawyer, Josh Sterling, claimed that prediction […]

Light & Wonder has taken a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. The company recently secured a vendor licence from the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This grants them permission to supply its full suite of land-based gaming machines, table utilities, and iGaming content to licensed operators in the […]

A joint investigation by the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos) and the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) uncovered that 571,410 accounts belonging to social assistance (bansos) recipients are suspected of being used for online gambling (judol). Minister of Social Affairs (Mensos) Saifullah Yusuf, also known as Gus Ipul, said he will take direct […]

The National Police Agency (NPA) said on Thursday that they plan to ask international casino operators and services connected to online casinos to remove their sites for Japanese users. Authorities expect this action to start in late September, matching the start of updates to the basic law against gambling addiction, a legal change made last […]

The Trump administration has officially closed criminal and civil investigations into Polymarket. This brings a clear end to an ongoing case involving one of the world’s top online prediction markets. The crypto-based platform can finally resume operations, reflecting a shift in how the federal government is handling innovation in the betting and blockchain sectors. According […]

The Philippine Government is weighing a proposal that could require all licensed online gambling firms to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). This move is aimed at improving transparency to ensure oversight within the sector. The proposal, reported by The Inquirer, is currently under study by the Department of Finance as part of the […]

Confidence and controversy often mix together in boxing, and Canelo Alvarez fits both at the same time. People know Canelo for his fight style that doesn’t step back and his way of keeping to his training, so big challenges are usual for him. Other days he moved between weight classes and signed with brands around […]

Licensed gambling operators in Denmark must follow strict rules when promoting their services set by the Danish Act on Gambling and the Danish Marketing Practices Act. The purpose is to ensure that all gambling advertising is fair, responsible, and not misleading. Marketing must present gambling as entertainment. It cannot suggest that the chances of winning […]