Industry
April 11, 2023
Philippine Proposal Calls to Designate Zones for POGOs
Much has been said about the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) recently and a proposal last month even called to end those activities. This came in light of allegations about crimes related to POGOs and calls for tough regulation if those operators are allowed to continue to operate. Now, the chairman of the Senate Public […]
Legal
April 10, 2023
Tamil Nadu Governor Signs Gambling Ban into Law
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has passed a new bill to ban online gaming in spite of last week’s IT law amendments. The state is firm in its belief that regulation will not solve the gambling problems it faces. In Tamil Nadu, the so-called Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling & Regulation of Online […]
Legal
April 10, 2023
NJ Lawmakers Hopeful of Bill Protecting Students from Gambling
Over the last few years, despite a slight setback by the pandemic, sports betting has been expanding rapidly in the United States. By now, more than 30 US states have legalized and introduced some form of legal sports wagering, while few have legalized the activity and are yet to launch it. But along with the […]
Industry
April 10, 2023
MGC to Consider Penalizing MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission, the gambling regulator in the Bay State, will evaluate recent rule violations and decide whether to impose penalties. The authority will discuss the matter at a meeting scheduled for April 14. Unfortunately, Massachusetts’ fresh sports betting market quickly attracted illegal bets. In February this year, the regulator identified two illegal wagers […]
Legal
April 6, 2023
Online Slots Stake Limits Upcoming for Operators in the UK
The UK government will introduce stake limits of between £2 ($2.49) and £15 ($18.68) for online slot games according to leaked information about the upcoming White Paper. Protection with Minimal Disruption Players under the age of 25 will not be able to stake more than £2 ($2.49) while playing online slots and operators will be […]
Legal
April 6, 2023
Ireland’s Department of Justice Ready to Support the Implementation of the Gambling Bill
After it rejected a proposal for a series of measures aiming to protect gamblers from spending more than they can afford at the start of the year, the Department of Justice in Ireland has announced that it was ready to help the Gambling Regulation Bill progress in its 2023 Justice Plan. Over 140 Actions Part […]
Sports
April 5, 2023
Inquiry Shows Australian Sportsbooks Might Be Restricting Lucky Players
Australia has slammed some of its biggest sportsbooks over their alleged tendency to restrict winning players’ activity. Amid an ongoing inquiry into the impacts of online gambling, some sportsbooks admitted to limiting transactions and deposits in certain cases. The inquiry was launched last year as Australia seeks to better understand iGaming and how it affects […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
Spelinspektionen Board to Continue Sporting Seven Members
The Swedish gambling regulator, the Spelinspektionen, announced that its board will continue to be comprised of seven members. The authority’s decision was greenlit by the current government, led by the Centre-Right Alliance coalition. The Spelinspektionen provided a peek into its new board, showing that it will remain more or less the same as it has […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
The Netherlands Needs to Ban Untargeted Ads Because Self-Regulation Is Insufficient
Franc Weerwind, the Dutch minister for legal protection, believes self-regulatory measures only have a limited effect on gambling advertising. The minister reasserted that further regulations are needed, saying that the government is still on track with its untargeted advertising ban. From July 1, 2023, all untargeted ads will be in breach of local regulations. Within […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
Study Reveals UK Bettors Disagree with Affordability Checks
In anticipation of the result of the White Paper from the review of the Gambling Act in the UK, a new study reveals how do gamblers feel about mandatory affordability checks. However, before the review is out, no one can confirm whether or not, strict mandatory checks would be required in the country, and if […]
