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 for a complete advertising ban by 2028 based on the new transitional rules on 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 allowed to display […]

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

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. Before now, the Cabinet had already given […]

The Danish Gambling Authority gained more ground in its fight against illegal gambling in Denmark on June 26, with the Frederiksberg court ruled in favour of the Authority and ordering 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. […]

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 clearly display notices. These are 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 […]

Thailand’s government has postponed its plans to advance the casino-entertainment bill due to strong opposition from the public. 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 requested pushing this new bill to the […]

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 percent between 2020 and 2023, largely due to advertising curbs and a ban on welcome bonuses. Advertising […]