Industry
January 16, 2025
Sevilla Defender Kike Salas Under Investigation for Alleged Betting Fraud
Spanish authorities are looking into claims that Sevilla FC’s 22-year-old defender Kike Salas played a part in a sports betting scandal. Kike Salas and Two Others Detained Over Alleged Yellow Card Betting Scheme On January 14, police took Salas and two others into custody. They suspect he got yellow cards in games to help people […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
NZ Harm Prevention Agency: Gambling Has Been Normalized Among Children
Officials from the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand have stated that buying gambling products has been normalized among those aged under 18 and this is a big issue. The Agency Warns Against the Sale of Gambling Products to Children According to New Zealand’s Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF), persons under 18 years old should not […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
Norsk Tipping Announces Loss Limit Changes amid Problem Gambling Concerns
Norsk Tipping, Norway’s state-owned gambling monopoly, has introduced loss limit changes in an attempt to reduce problem gambling among younger audiences. To that end, the operator will reduce the maximum loss limits for players aged 20 to 24. Loss Limit Changes Will Affect Norwegian Players According to Norsk Tipping’s announcement, players aged 20 and 21 […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
Brazil Rolls Out Fix to Operator Certification Delays
Following delays in the certification process for betting operators, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has issued Instruction No. 3/2025. Published on 14 January, the directive looks to streamline the certification process and resolve some operational bottlenecks hindering the work of accredited laboratories. The Update Introduces Sweeping Changes This […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
Thailand PM Outlines Casino Interest from Six Operators
Thailand’s casino legislation efforts continue as everything points to the imminent legalization of integrated resorts. As the process moves forward, international communities continue to closely follow the developments. Big Companies Are Eyeing Thailand Prime Minister Prommin Lertsuridej recently addressed the matter, saying that six international operators, in particular, seem very interested in bidding for a […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
Lithuania Tightens Measures Against Illegal Gambling
The Lithuanian government has stepped up its efforts against illegal gambling by updating key regulations. The changes aim to block unauthorized gambling operators from targeting Lithuanian consumers and undermining the nation’s regulated sector. This update, proposed by the Ministry of Finance and approved in the Lithuanian Parliament, will significantly curb the ability of illegal gambling […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
IC360 Names Former Betway Director Jon Russell as Senior Adviser
The leading integrity and compliance services provider within the regulated gaming industry, Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), has announced the appointment of Jon Russell, a former Betway Group director and past chair of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), as its newest senior adviser. Russell brings a wealth of expertise to the role, gained from nearly […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
Danish Regulator Highlights Affiliate-Related Money Laundering Risks
Denmark’s Gambling Authority, the Spillemyndigheden, has warned operators of possible money laundering dangers related to the use of affiliate companies. While affiliates are a great way for gambling companies to reach wider audiences, their use is not completely risk-free, the regulator said. Affiliates Are Risky, the Danish Regulator Says The Spillemyndigheden described affiliates as “marketing […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
No Mention of Casino Smoking in Gov. Murphy’s Tuesday Address
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy just delivered his seventh State of the State Address, promising to dedicate his remaining time in office to the people of the state. However, his address didn’t include a mention of a ban on casino smoking. Murphy’s Term Is Nearing Its End As Murphy’s term nears its end, he prepares […]
Industry
January 14, 2025
KSA Penalizes Winning Poker Network for Unlicensed Gaming
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it had fined yet another gambling company for operating without a license. The operator in question was slammed with a hefty fine, underscoring the KSA’s resolute policy when it comes to combatting illegal products. WPN Operated Without a License The KSA clarified that it fined Winning Poker Network […]
