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November 24, 2025
Over 20 UK Prize Draw Operators Sign New Code of Conduct
Over 20 major prize draw operators in the United Kingdom, including rising stars like Omaze, Best of the Best, and Raffle House, have committed to a voluntary code of conduct led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), designed to enhance transparency and safeguard participants. DCMS Issues New Code of Conduct for Operators […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
Lithuania Steps Up the Fight Against Online Gambling Fraud
The Lithuanian government has intensified its efforts against online gambling fraud, bringing together several state institutions to address regulatory gaps that illegal gambling operators have exploited for years. On November 20, representatives from more than a dozen government agencies examined how fake internet domains are often used to lure residents into unlicensed gambling and other […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
UKGC Suspends Deadheat Racing’s License amid Investigation
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the suspension of one of its licensees’ license amid an investigation due to suspected regulatory violations. The authority cited suspected lax anti-money laundering (AML) measures and violations of Great Britain’s social responsibility requirements as the chief reasons for the decision. UKGC to Investigate Deadheat Racing’s Suitability On November […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
Zitro Launches State-of-the-Art FANTASY Cabinet
Zitro has embarked on its “FANTASY journey” by launching a new premium cabinet alongside five new games designed specifically for the new machine. The new product and the game it supports have been designed to fully immerse players in thrilling fantasy worlds. FANTASY Delivers Immersive Gaming Experiences The FANTASY cabinet debuted at G2E Las Vegas […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
AUSTRAC Asks Reporting Entities to Check FATF Updates
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) notified entities under its purview to familiarize themselves with the new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updates. FATF Published Financial Crime Updates In its official announcement, AUSTRAC informed reporting entities that FATF has published 2 updates related to international financial crime, such as money laundering, terrorism financing, […]
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 […]