Industry
November 24, 2025
The Guardian Blasts $2.62B Spending by Gambling Firms on Ads
Gambling companies in the United Kingdom are spending excessively on advertising. This is the message sent by The Guardian, a media publication, that has taken a look at the sector firms’ advertising practices, finding that the majority of them are still marketing aggressively to consumers. The Jury Is Out on How Much Gambling Firms Spend […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Spain Steps Forward as a Leader in European Gambling Regulation
Spain has taken a decisive step, positioning itself at the forefront of European gambling regulation. The country hosted the recent International Gaming Congress to showcase its policy ambitions and its growing influence among EU regulators. The event provided a platform for senior officials, operators, academics, and international experts to discuss the industry’s responsibilities. Lawmakers Are […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
xQc Shares Plans to Circumvent Twitch’s Gambling Bans
Despite Twitch’s ban on all gambling-related content, popular streamer xQc may be poised to make a bold move by broadcasting gambling content from Kick on Twitch, made possible by the Counter-Strike StarLadder Budapest Major exemption from the rules. xQc Plans to Circumvent Twitch’s Rules Recently, Twitch agreed to allow the Counter-Strike StarLadder Budapest Major to […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Spelinspektionen Flags SkillOnNet for Missing Responsible Gaming Warnings
Spelinspektionen, AKA the Swedish Gambling Authority, has issued a regulatory notice to SkillOnNet after finding that the logged-out version of Prime Casino’s website did not display the required responsible gaming (RG) icons. Spelinspektionen Warns SkillOnNet The missing tools included links for self-assessing gambling behavior, setting deposit limits, adjusting login time restrictions, and initiating self-exclusion. Under […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Maryland Cracks Down on Sweepstakes Casinos and Prediction Markets
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has intensified its scrutiny of unlicensed sweepstakes casinos, signaling that the state is ready to confront operators that skirt the boundaries of gambling law. The regulator also sent an official letter to the state’s regulated sportsbooks, warning that any expansion into prediction markets could result in the […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Lotteritilsynet Penalizes Norsk Rikstoto over Loss Limit Violations
The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lotteritilsynet, announced that it has issued a financial penalty to Norsk Rikstoto over loss limit violations. According to the regulator, the horseracing monopoly had allowed more than 800 customers to wager beyond their loss limits. Hundreds of Players’ Loss Limits Weren’t Respected In its official announcement, Lotteritilsynet explained that Norway’s gaming […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Google Prohibits Offline Gambling Ads in 35 Countries
Google has once again updated its gambling policy, aligning it with the rules in some of the countries it is operating in. Per the new restrictions, marketers will be unable to promote offline gambling in jurisdictions that prohibit it. Google Listed the 35 Countries Where Advertisers Can No Longer Promote Offline Gambling According to the […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Goodbye, Africa: William Hill to Leave 14 Countries in December
Evoke-owned William Hill is getting ready to pull out of 13 countries starting December 2. The move, which will hit several of its African markets, follows last month’s similar announcement for roughly 200 shops in the UK. What Should African Players Know The company has already confirmed that customers in Angola, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Australia Softens Stance on Online Gambling Ads
The Albanese government in Australia is said to be re-evaluating its original plan to implement a comprehensive ban on online gambling advertisements, a reconsideration that occurs amid ongoing debates over digital platform regulations and safeguarding younger audiences. Australia Changes Direction Regarding Gambling Ads Ban Australia’s original proposal aimed to eliminate all online gambling advertisements, reflecting […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Macau to Review Casino Operators’ Investment Commitments
Macau chief executive Sam Hou Fai stated that the government intends to assess the progress made by the city’s six casino operators on the gaming and non-gaming investments they committed to in their concession contracts, with the review covering the period from 2023 to 2025. Macau Wants Updates on Investments Back in December 2022, the […]
