Industry
October 16, 2025
ASA’s CAP and BCAP Introduce Guidance Updates to Protect Minors
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced that its Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have updated their guidance to protect minors from the negative impact of gambling and lottery advertising. ASA Unveiled a Series of Guideline Updates The ASA clarified that, in 2022, the two committees […]
Lottery
October 16, 2025
Lotteritilsynet Upholds $993K Fine Against Norsk Tipping
The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has upheld a NOK 10 million ($993,080) fine against Norwegian lottery operator Norsk Tipping. The financial penalty is due to earlier errors related to a Eurojackpot lottery draw from earlier this year. Norsk Tipping to Pay $993K for Lottery Failings In June 2025, Norsk Tipping experienced a serious […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
Bulgarian Politicians Want to Block Social Media for Under-15s, Comparing It to Gambling
GERB, the ruling political party in Bulgaria, is exploring the possibility of banning social networks for children under 15, a topic that has recently sparked public debate. Kostadin Angelov, the Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee and a GERB member, has strongly backed the proposal, likening the potential impact of social media on children’s mental […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
CGA Confirms Supervisory Board Resignation, Says Changes Won’t Affect LOK
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has confirmed the resignation of its supervisory board, emphasizing that this will not affect the rollout of the LOK, despite media claims to the contrary. CGA Confirms the Rumored Resignation On Tuesday, the CGA confirmed that its entire supervisory board had resigned in September, confirming earlier reports. However, the body […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
ACMA Blocks 7 Illegal Gambling Sites in Latest Crackdown
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has once again brought the ban hammer down on several unlicensed online gaming companies. The authority has requested internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to block the websites in question, saying that their services breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. ACMA Asks ISPs to Block Seven More […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Uganda Impounds Over 80 Illegal Machines in Mbarara and Ibanda
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has stepped up its crackdown on illegal gaming, seizing over 80 unauthorized gaming machines in Mbarara and Ibanda during Operation “Mashine Haramu.” NLGRB Seizes Dozens of Illegal Gambling Machines According to NLGRB Operations Manager Steven Tabaruka, more than 6,000 unlicensed gaming machines have been confiscated nationwide since […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago Cracks Down on Black Market Sector
The government of Trinidad and Tobago is implementing stricter policies to more effectively regulate its gambling sector. This decision aligns with the island’s ongoing efforts to curb revenue losses and strengthen financial integrity. Finance minister Davendranath Tancoo announced sweeping legislative changes directly targeting the lucrative underground betting network that continues to undermine the state’s regulated […]
Industry
October 13, 2025
Harald Neumann Steps Down as Ainsworth CEO Amid Nevada Licensing Turmoil
Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) finds itself in a sudden leadership vacuum after the abrupt resignation of CEO Harald Neumann, announced by the company in a Monday filing to the Australian Securities Exchange. Neumann’s departure comes just days after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) recommended he withdraw his application for a key gaming license renewal […]
Legal
October 13, 2025
Gambling Mogul Marcel Boekhoorn Ordered to Divest His Novum Bank Shares
Dutch billionaire Marcel Boekhoorn, a major investor in the gambling sector, has been directed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to divest his shares in Novum Bank after losing his “fit and proper” status. MFSA Orders Boekhoorn to Divest His Shares Boekhoorn, who has significant investments in casino game developer Habanero Systems, is among […]
Industry
October 13, 2025
KSA: Illegal Gaming Grows as Regulated Market Stagnates
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulator, has published its Fall 2025 monitoring report, highlighting some trends. According to the authority, the unregulated gaming sector continues to grow while the growth of regulated gaming continues to lag behind. The Netherlands’ New Rules Affected the Market The report suggested that the number of gamblers continues to […]
