A new report by Lottomatica-Censis Report shared by iGaming Business claims that illegal gambling in Italy rose by 50% during the COVID pandemic, an interesting trend given the lack of advertisement of gambling products in the country, and in part a validation of what regulated operators had warned about when the country decided to introduce blanket bans […]
The Philippines continues to fight against gambling operators that it contends are violating the country’s regulations in the sector. The country’s Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has listed a third Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) of its list of non-compliance. The list focuses on companies that have obligations under the existing law, and whose license is […]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is doubling down on its efforts to clean Australia’s internet of illegal gambling. After targeting sports betting and online casino websites for over two years now and discontinuing access to several high-profile affiliate businesses, the watchdog is now taking aim at illegal offshore lotteries. This comes on top of the five […]
China authorities have no intention of easing the pressure on offshore gambling groups and activities which continue to solicit its residents to gambling via websites and mobile applications. Cross-Gambling Still an Issue The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the central internet regulatory, oversight and control agency of the country, presented at a meeting of the […]
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has analyzed consumer behavior in 2019, indicating that consumers would much rather opt for a legal sports betting operator than an illegal one. AGA Reports Shift in Consumer Perception of Illegal Betting A new report by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has analyzed consumer behavior in 2019, which is the […]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today it is about to ask Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the country to block more illegal gambling websites. The independent Commonwealth statutory body posted a list of 11 offshore gaming operators, advising their customers to undertake step towards withdrawing funds from them. Blocking Websites to Enforce […]
Bold steps are being asked from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, as the Betting and Gaming Council has called on him, ahead of his first budget delivery tomorrow, to help the retail betting industry and tackle the £1.4 billion online black market. Speaking For Its Members The single industry association for betting and […]
The Philippine Senate received a video presentation on Thursday by residents of Multinational Village, a gated community in Paranaque City, south of Manila, that reported problems with Chinese nationals working for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators /POGO/. Chinese Workers Cause Problems The complaint was presented to the Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, […]
