iGaming Regulation News

The State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia has made a decisive move to strengthen its regulations and protect public welfare by passing a series of legislative amendments on May 30, 2025. Its most significant law from the ten approved in the latest plenary session is a blanket ban on online gambling, betting games, and paid […]

In a landmark enforcement action, Japanese authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man in what is believed to be the country’s largest individual online gambling case to date. The suspect is identified as Makoto Chomabayashi from Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, accused of placing illegal bets worth tens of billions of yen on an overseas casino platform.  This […]

Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board has introduced strict new regulations banning the use of celebrities and influencers in gambling advertisements. This move comes after a 30-day suspension on gambling ads and is aimed at protecting vulnerable groups from the harmful effects of gambling promotions. The authority made it clear in a notice released on […]

A federal judge did not decide if Stake.us sweepstakes casino broke the law. Instead, the judge sent the dispute to arbitration. This is a key procedural result for Sweepsteaks Ltd, the parent company. mLast week, the US District Court for the Central District of California accepted Sweepsteaks’ request for arbitration. Now the case pauses while […]

Between January and April 2025, Brazil’s federal consumer complaint platform, Consumidor.gov.br, received more than 1,000 complaints about online gambling companies. This has raised serious concerns about consumer protection and responsible gaming in the country. The National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon) revealed users primarily reported issues such as blocked accounts, bonuses with hidden conditions, and illicit promotional […]

The Supreme Court of India on Friday agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation seeking a complete ban on illegal betting applications and stricter online gaming and fantasy sports regulation. The petition also enacts a comprehensive central law to govern the unregulated online betting ecosystem. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh issued […]

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, together with Laos police, acted to end a cross-border gambling ring that added up to around US$50 million (about VND1.3 trillion), according to the ministry’s report on Friday. The Criminal Police Department put legal procedures in motion for 31 suspects — 27 for organised gambling, 4 for gambling — linked […]

A revised bill plans to ban betting advertising during live sports and set time limits for operator ads and will proceed to the Senate Plenary. Brazil’s Sports Commission made a decision on Wednesday to pass a proposal that adds new limits on betting advertisements in the country. Senator Carlos Portinho gave Bill 2,985/2023 a positive […]

Norway’s state-owned gambling operator, Norsk Tipping, is under scrutiny again for allegedly enabling minors to participate in gambling activities. The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has launched an official investigation following reports that individuals below the age of 18 years might have transferred significant funds to the operator’s platform. The inquiry was triggered by a tip […]

The Haryana government has launched the Prevention of Public Gambling Act, 2025, bringing changes to betting and gaming operations in the state. This law was enforced on May 21, aiming to curb public gambling activities, such as sports betting, elections, and other events with uncertain outcomes.  Furthermore, the Act defines a bet as an oral […]