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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 […]
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 […]