Legal
October 17, 2025
Crésus Casino CEO Faces Illegal Gambling Charges
Grégoire Auzoux, the CEO of Crésus Casino, along with another individual, has been charged with operating an illegal gambling operation and is currently in custody. The professional poker player was apprehended and later released by French anti-organized crime police in mid-September after his offshore site was accused of catering to the French market. Grégoire Auzoux […]
Industry
October 17, 2025
KSA to Issue Partial Tax Refunds to Operators Affected by COVID
Although the worst of COVID has passed, the aftereffect of the pandemic continues to lurk. With that in mind, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced that operators who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for tax relief. KSA Unveils Partial Refunds for Affected Licensees In its latest announcement, the […]
Legal
October 17, 2025
European Commission Rules in EGBA’s Favor in Netherlands State Aid Case
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), a Brussels-based trade association representing the regulated gaming industry, announced that the European Commission has dismissed an appeal by the Netherlands in a state aid case concerning the extension of monopoly licenses. The Netherlands Reissued Licenses without a Competitive Process For context, in 2014, the Netherlands, which at […]
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 […]
