Meta is facing fresh criticism over its advertising policies, following a recent report by the UK-based Open Rights Group. The report titled, Profiling by Proxy: How Meta’s Data-Driven Ads Fuel Discrimination, highlighted that ads promoting awareness are subject to stricter rules than those on gambling promotions. It also revealed the contradiction at the heart of […]

A session in the Senate is planned for tomorrow to talk about a proposal to regulate casino, bingo, and horse racing activities. Key Points Tomorrow, the Brazilian Senate plans to consider a proposal aimed at introducing rules for land-based gambling. The regulations in the bill outline the operational requirements for land-based casinos, bingo, and horse […]

This proposed law would set age restrictions, put limits on betting, and require more control over digital platforms. Key details: Only adults aged 21 and over could access online gambling, based on the bill. Gambling-related adverts would not be allowed in e-wallets or apps. PAGCOR would supervise enforcement and betting limits. New Rules Target Age […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has taken decisive action against an online content creator for promoting illegal gambling. YouTube influencer LeftlanePapi is the first to receive a penalty payment order as part of the KSA’s new enforcement approach. The authority has seen a sharp increase in reports of influencers promoting gambling from illegal providers on […]

A lawmaker from Nevada and a Las Vegas casino owner both do not agree with one part of a U.S. budget bill that would set a cap on gambling losses that people can write off. U.S. Representative Dina Titus from Nevada and Derek Stevens, who co-owns Circa, The D, and Golden Gate casinos, see the […]

The Joint Gambling Authority of the States has released its 2024 Activity Report, boasting significant progress with regulation of the German gambling market and enforcing legal standards. While the authority highlights effective implementation of its measures, it acknowledges that the fight against illegal gambling remains a complex battle. Throughout 2024, GGL intensified its efforts to […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has imposed a penalty order on popular YouTuber LeftlanePapi for promoting and participating in illegal online gambling activities. This forms part of their enforcement strategy to tackle the increase in unlicensed gambling operators on social media platforms.  LeftlanePapi, whose YouTube channel has over 53,000 subscribers, is the first publicly named […]

Lithuania is set to implement a complete advertising ban on gambling by 2028, based on the new transitional rules for gambling advertisements. The enforcement of these measures began on July 1st by the Gambling Supervisory Authority, marking the start of a phased approach towards reducing gambling-related harm. Under the new regulations, gaming operators are only […]

Typing “Vbet” into Google should fetch the legal Dutch casino, but the authentic vbet.nl never pops up. A counterfeit website now occupies the top spot, hijacking the Vbet logo and name, and redirecting anyone searching to an unauthorized casino in the Netherlands. Landing on this clone site tricks visitors with familiar branding, but buttons marked […]

Minister of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden, pushed the Online Casino Gambling Bill forward in New Zealand’s House of Representatives today. According to Ms van Velden, this Bill will shape online gambling with a regulatory framework that focuses on reducing harm, keeping consumers safe, and increasing tax revenue. Previously, the Cabinet had already given its […]