Industry
November 20, 2025
UKGC Hits Videoslots with GBP 650,000 Penalty over AML and Player Safety Failures
Videoslots has encountered another regulatory setback as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) ordered the operator to pay a penalty of GBP 650,000 ($851,000) for several anti-money laundering and social responsibility violations. In addition to the fine, the company also received a formal warning and a requirement for an independent audit, adding further scrutiny to a […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Australia’s Illegal Gambling Market Is Growing Steadily, RWA Says
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has published a new monitoring report on the country’s offshore gaming market, suggesting that it has more than doubled since 2019. The concerning report elaborated that billions of Australian dollars are being lost to illegal operators every year. Offshore Gaming Deprives Australia of Millions of Dollars RWA said that the report, […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Austria Is on the Verge of a Significant Gambling Reform
Austria is set to unveil a long-awaited online gambling bill following an agreement on key regulatory issues between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). A draft of the legislation is expected to enter political debate in the coming weeks, with implementation planned for the latter part of the […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Jackbit and AskGamblers Clarify $3.3M Client Refund Error
Jackbit Casino and AskGamblers issued a clarification after a recent AskGamblers article celebrating an AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service (AGCCS) milestone mistakenly reported a $3.3 million refund in a resolved Jackbit complaint instead of the correct amount of $3,311. The Mistake Serves as an Occasion to Update Complaint Procedures The error arose from a clerical mistake […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Arizona’s September Betting Report Outlines Mixed Results
The Arizona Department of Gaming has published its latest monthly sports wagering report, highlighting a decrease in revenue despite a double-digit increase in sports betting handle. The department added that, in September, the market continued to be dominated by FanDuel. Arizona’s Recorded Strong Handle, Weaker Revenue According to the Department of Gaming, sports betting […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
AGA Names Delaware North CEO Lou Jacobs as Chair
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that its board of directors has named Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs as its new chair, replacing Michael Rumbolz. The association clarified that Jacobs’ tenure will kick off in January 2026. AGA Names Gaming & Hospitality Veteran as Chair The AGA noted that Jacobs, who is currently serving as chief […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
AUSTRAC Warns Payment Providers over Child Abuse Payments
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced that it has warned online payment providers over recent suspicions of payments for child sexual exploitation. The body has therefore asked payment companies to tighten their controls and remain vigilant. AUSTRAC Identified Risky Payments In a letter to the online payment platforms sector, the AUSTRAC explained […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
ComeOn’s Operator in the Netherlands Targeted over AML Shortcomings
The Dutch Gambling Authority has targeted Tulipa, the company that operates the ComeOn Group and GetLucky brands, citing issues with anti-money laundering and social responsibility commitments. Tulipa Under Scrutiny in the Netherlands, AML Failures Cited Tulipa has failed to carry out sufficient due diligence on customers and has thus breached the established licensee prerequisites to […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Bid to Restore Full Betting Deductions Nears Year-End Deadline
Politicians got back to DC this week with many unsettled issues, and a bill about how to tax gambling losses is still at the bottom of the list. The plan, which would bring back full tax write-offs for gambling losses, has support from both parties in the House and Senate. However, it is not moving […]
Industry
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Gaming Reports Strong October Performance
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published its official report about the local industry’s performance in October. According to the report, the total gaming revenue has recorded double-digit growth, leading to millions in gambling taxes. Gaming Revenues Increased Across the Board The DGE’s report outlined total gaming revenue of $611.1 million for […]
