The Danish Gambling Authority made further progress in its fight against illegal gambling in Denmark on June 26, when the Frederiksberg court ruled in favor of the Authority and ordered telecom providers to block 178 unlicensed gambling websites. This is the largest single blocking case since the Danish Gambling Authority began this process in 2012. With […]

Some Philippine lawmakers are pushing for tighter regulations on the integration of e-wallets with online gambling platforms. They express concerns over how easy access is fueling a growing addiction crisis among Filipinos. Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores is leading efforts to file a bill in the upcoming 20th Congress that would limit the […]

To protect vulnerable families from financial exploitation, the Federal Court in São Paulo has issued a preliminary injunction requiring online betting platforms to display notices. This is to bear information that it is illegal to use funds from government welfare programs, including Bolsa Família and the Continuous Benefit Payment, for gambling. Signed by Judge Gabriel […]

Thailand’s government has postponed its plans to advance the casino-entertainment bill due to strong public opposition. The bill aimed to legalise integrated entertainment complexes, with casinos making up a small portion of the overall development. Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri confirmed that the Pheu Thai Party had requested that this new bill be pushed to […]

Strict marketing restrictions introduced by the Spanish government have led to a significant decline in new online gambling accounts, according to new research. A study published by Harm Reduction Journal revealed that new player registrations fell by 55% between 2020 and 2023, largely due to advertising curbs and a ban on welcome bonuses. Advertising and […]

The Turkish Ministry of Treasury and Finance is set to introduce new regulations combating the laundering of criminal proceeds from illegal betting and fraud through crypto asset transactions. The upcoming measures will impose stricter regulations on Crypto Asset Service Providers and establish new controls on crypto-related transactions. Increased Oversight on Crypto Platforms According to information […]

Romania’s National Audiovisual Council has updated the country’s media rules, banning celebrities from appearing in gambling advertisements on TV, radio, and online. This decision was made in a public session on June 26, as part of a larger push to protect the public, especially young viewers. The ban is included in a new article within […]

The Curacao Gaming Authority, or CGA, informs that the six-month temporary license, which was given by operation of law to every operator with a valid license when the National Ordinance for Games of Chance, called LOK, started on December 24, 2024, will stop on June 24, 2025. The CGA has already made contact with those […]

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 […]

The 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 […]