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The East Timor Government Revoked the Online Gambling and Betting Licences
The government of Timor-Leste accepted a resolution at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, which cancels the licences awarded to operate online games…
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KSA Fines Three Influencers for Promoting Illegal Gambling
Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gambling regulator, has fined three influencers for promoting illegal online gambling operators. The online influencers are known as Stiefunspeelt,…
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Chile Supreme Court Orders Internet Providers to Block Online Gambling
The Supreme Court of Chile has ordered local Internet service providers to block access to illegal online gambling platforms. The ruling came…
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UK Gambling Commission Hits Petfre with Another Penalty
Petfre operates Betfred and Oddsking brands. The company must pay £240,000 ($323,000) for breaking slot machine rules. Key Points Graphics showed losses…
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Apple, Google, and Meta Must Face Lawsuits Over Casino-Style Gambling Apps
Sept 30 (Reuters) - On Tuesday, a federal judge rejected Apple (AAPL.O), Google, and Meta Platforms’ (META.O) motions seeking dismissal of lawsuits…
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Four Influencers Fined for Promoting Offshore Gambling in New Zealand
Four social media influencers have been fined for promoting offshore gambling websites to a New Zealand audience. Multiple fines of $5,000 were…
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Norsk Tipping Faces Possible NOK 25 Million Fine Over Lottery Error
Norsk Tipping, Norway’s state-owned lottery operator, is facing a potential fine of up to NOK 25 million after a major mistake in…
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Greece to Ban Social Media for Under-16s and Gambling Sites for Under-18s
Greece has announced its plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The ban will be…
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Turkey: Illegal Gambling Ads Lead to 30 Accounts Blocked
The Turkish Trade Ministry’s investigation identified several social media accounts violating national gambling advertising regulations. Key Points The Turkish Government has blocked…
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ACMA Warns Four Operators for Breaching Australia’s Gambling Laws
The Authority delivered official warnings to operators that provided unlicensed online gambling services in Australia against national regulations. Key Points Warnings were…
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Hokkaido Thinks About Japan Casino Bid Again
Hokkaido in Japan said no to an integrated resort licence in 2019. The prefecture shows interest again now. The Governor of Hokkaido, Japan,…
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Spelinspektionen Issues SEK 4.8m Fine to Kanon Gaming
Spelinspektionen has fined Kanon Gaming SEK 4.8 million for duty of care failings after the operator repeatedly failed to properly address clear…
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Gabon Gambling Operators To Comply With E-Tech Integration
Gabon’s gambling industry is entering a new phase of regulation as authorities tighten control over a sector with little oversight. Meeting in…
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Spelinspektionen Fires Out SEK 4.8m in Sanctions to Kanon Gaming
Kanon Gaming did not meet its required duty of care responsibilities, leading to regulatory action and financial penalties. Key Points Spelinspektionen imposed…
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Swedish Gambling Act Review Delivers New Proposals
Marcus Isgren prepared a memorandum after reviewing the Act, and state operator Svenska Spel confirmed full support for his conclusions. Key Points…
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Latvia to Fast-Track Gambling Tax Increases
The Latvian government has confirmed that gambling tax increases will come into force on 1 January 2026, a year after it was…
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Germany’s Gambling Authority Prepares for National Day of Action Against Gambling Addiction
The German Gambling Authority has set the stage for this year’s National Gambling Addiction Action Day to raise awareness about gambling harm…
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112 Illegal Gambling Sites Blocked in an Argentine Province
In Misiones, Judge Martin López ordered the blocking of sites targeting local players illegally. Key Points Authorities identified 112 sites operating illegally…
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AI Chatbots Found Giving Gambling Advice Despite Safety Protocols
Generative AI chatbots are designed with safeguards to prevent harmful responses. Yet recent experiments show that those protections can break down. In…
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Former SBS Chair Pushes for Gambling Ad Opt-Out
Former SBS chair George Savvides has urged commercial broadcasters to give online viewers the power to block gambling advertisements. He argued that…
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