iGaming Regulation News

Fourteen people, including one foreign national, have been charged in the Kota Kinabalu Magistrates’ Courts for allegedly operating an illegal gambling premises at Wisma Merdeka. All of them pleaded not guilty to the charges when brought before Magistrates Wan Farrah Fariza Wan Ghazali and Marilyn Kelvin. According to reports from The Daily Express, the group […]

Australian bookmaker Bet Right has been fined AU$13,430 (about US$8,700) by the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) for not following responsible gambling rules. The fine came after a 2022 complaint from a customer who said the company failed to follow up on concerns about his betting habits. According to The Straight, Bet Right […]

Betting companies will be told which rules they must follow, which we are going to see the Court of Appeal determine. Details Property developer Lee Gibson from Leeds dropped £1.5m on Betfair from 2009 to 2019. Legal proceedings examine whether gambling companies must shield customers from monetary damage. A court decision might establish binding precedent […]

NLGRB requires operators to follow strict rules when they apply for licence renewals for 2026. New games and casinos will receive extra examination. Uganda – In 2025, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, which is Uganda’s gambling board began to accept applications for 2026 license renewals. We have until October 31, 2025 to see […]

The Spanish government is introducing new rules that will make online gambling sites display clear warnings about the dangers of gambling. The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption, and the 2030 Agenda said the warnings, similar to those on cigarette packs, will appear on all betting sites, apps, and ads to raise awareness about gambling addiction. […]

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has drafted new rules to guide the regulation of online gaming across the country. The proposal marks a major shift from the government’s former stance that led to bans on real-money gaming. The new plan seeks to bring structure, transparency and official oversight to the gaming industry […]

Inside a courtroom in Denpasar, Bali, a case unfolds where youth culture meets the country’s ongoing battle against gambling laws. At its centre stands Vienna Varella Angeli Parinussa, a 19-year-old influencer who has a small but consistent following on Instagram and TikTok. Prosecutors this week requested that she receive a 30-month prison sentence and a Rp 30 […]

Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, has ordered internet providers in the country to block access to Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction platform. Authorities said the site has been operating illegally because it does not have the required licence to offer gambling services in Colombia. The regulator explained that Polymarket’s prediction markets are considered a form of gambling […]

A Lahore sessions court has rejected the bail request of popular YouTuber Saad-ur-Rehman, better known as Ducky Bhai, in a case involving the promotion of illegal gambling and forex applications. The ruling was announced by Additional District and Sessions Judge, Dr Sajida Chaudhry after hearing arguments from both sides. The decision means that the YouTuber […]

The government of Timor-Leste accepted a resolution at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, which cancels the licences awarded to operate online games and betting under the guise of maintaining security and social order. The cabinet statement also declares the resolution offered by the minister of cabinet affairs, Agio Pereira, which cancels the ongoing procedures on […]