Industry
March 6, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Probes Tote’s Betting Operations
Earlier this month, we reported that the UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, hit Aspire Global with a $1.8 million penalty. The hefty monetary sanction came amid uncovered alleged violations of anti-money laundering and social responsibility, the watchdog said at the time. Now, the Commission is reportedly once again eyeing the gambling sector, this time […]
Industry
March 6, 2025
Romania to Limit Gambling Spending to 10% of Monthly Income
Romania is looking for ways to limit the amounts its citizens spend on gambling each month. Romanian site Profit.to has cited a fresh legislative proposal that would impose a monthly limit on gambling expenses, equivalent to no more than 10% of the previous month’s income. The Measure Would Limit Gambling Addiction and Excessive Play According […]
Industry
March 6, 2025
Michigan Orders Five Offshore Casinos to Cease and Desist
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced yesterday that it has taken “decisive action” against a handful of offshore operators. The gambling companies in question have all been sent cease-and-desist letters for violating the state gambling laws. Five Offshore Operators Must Exit Michigan The MGCB, which remains committed to protecting the local market from the […]
Industry
March 6, 2025
Sports Betting Proposal Picks up Speed in Hawaii
A new proposal, permitting the regulation of sports wagering in Hawaii is gaining traction. While sports betting is legal in the state, there are currently no authorized online platforms or retail outlets permitted to accept wagers. That is all going to change under House Bill 1308 (HB 1308). Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
SPGA Says New York’s Proposed Sweeps Ban Would Hurt Small Businesses
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), an industry body promoting a responsible sweepstakes sector and championing the rights of the sweepstakes industry, has responded to New York’s mulled sweepstakes ban. The association firmly opposed the measure, arguing that it would hurt smaller businesses in the state. SB 5935 Seeks to Put an End to […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
UK Bank Santander Criticized for Sending Anti-Gambling Emails to Customers
Santander, a prominent UK bank, has been sending customers emails about their gambling habits, which many have said is an infringement of their privacy. Santander Comes Under Fire Santander customers have reported receiving emails warning them about “high” levels of gambling. According to many of them, this is a “massive overreach” on the part of […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
NJ Proposal Would Ban Public Colleges from Betting Deals
Many states across the United States currently prohibit wagering on college sports competitions. Fears about the impact of betting on young athletes and potential concerns related to addiction are among the main reasons why some states considered such a ban. New Jersey, one of the states that has a robust gambling sector, offering online sports […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
DGOJ: Europe Should Adopt PACS to Crack Down on Identity Theft in iGaming
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has warned about the dangers of identity theft associated with online gambling. At a recent international conference, representatives of the DGOJ shared their experience and recommended the adoption of the fairly fresh PACS protocol. The DGOJ Advised Regulators to Adopt PACS At the Gambling Commission Spring […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
Report Highlights Increase in Gambling Spending in Australia, Calls for Stricter Regulations
A new report has discovered that gambling is creating a “black hole” in Australians’ household budgets. According to the research, the total annual gambling losses for 2022/23 amounted to AUD 1,527 ($960) for every Aussie adult. A Black Hole in Household Budgets The report was compiled by Equity Economics in partnership with the Alliance for […]
Industry
March 5, 2025
New Jersey Lawmakers Divided on Proposed Gambling Tax Hike
New Jersey is another US state where lawmakers are considering increasing gambling taxes. Late last month, Gov. Phil Murphy pitched a gambling tax hike, proposing an increase on the levy applicable for online gaming and sports betting. While most lawmakers oppose increasing taxes, one Democratic Senator spoke in favor of the proposed gambling tax increase. […]
