Industry
October 1, 2025
Colombian Gambling Authority Makes ISPs Block Polymarket
Colombia’s gambling authority, Coljuegos, has requested that internet service providers block access to the prediction market platform Polymarket, citing unauthorized betting activities related to electoral events. Coljuegos Makes ISPs Block Polymarket The agency asserts that Polymarket’s political prediction markets violate existing regulations and accuses the platform of conducting unauthorized financial activities, including cryptocurrency-based betting, which […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
UKGC Penalizes Betfred Parent Due to RTS Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has penalized Betfred’s parent company, Petfre Limited, over regulatory failures. Among other things, the operator failed to properly inform players of their net position. Betfred’s Operator Breached the RTS In its latest announcement, the UKGC said that it has issued a GBP 240,000 ($324,000) penalty to […]
Lottery
September 30, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces $2.5M Fine Due to Supertrekning Failure
Norwegian lottery operator Norsk Tipping is risking a serious fine due to earlier errors related to a Supertrekning lottery draw that took place in April. This comes as the operator faces a separate fine due to a mistake tied to Eurojackpot. Norsk Tipping in Hot Water The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority, Lotteritilsynet, announced on […]
Industry
September 30, 2025
DGOJ Renews National Security Certification amid Expanding Oversight
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has renewed its certification under the National Security Scheme (ENS), further cementing its status as one of the public bodies most committed to digital safety and responsible oversight of gambling activities within Spain’s regulated market. This development should further bolster the regulator’s efforts to keep pace […]
Industry
September 30, 2025
UK Statutory Levy Sparks Fears for Gambling Harm Charities
UK gambling harm charities are sounding the alarm as the nation rolled out its statutory levy for gambling research, prevention, and treatment. Even after operators paid their first levy contributions at the beginning of September, many organizations report that their funding has yet to reach them, while several warn that they may not survive to […]
Casino
September 25, 2025
Vietnam Moves Closer to Allowing Locals in Casinos, Debates New Conditions
According to Vietnamese media outlet Laodong.vn, the country’s Ministry of Finance is considering allowing citizens who meet unspecified financial conditions to play in casinos. However, the Ministry did not comment on the matter. Vietnam Considers Opening Casino Access to Locals The outlet cited a draft resolution from the ministry, according to which select citizens could play […]
Industry
September 25, 2025
Gamstop Chair Chris Pond Vows to Tackle Harm, Joins CFIT
Earlier this year, Gamstop named former work and pensions minister Chris Pond as its new chair. In addition to just becoming the chair of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT), Pond has vowed to tackle Britain’s gambling harm problems. Pond Vows to Tackle Harm and Encourage Industry Collaboration Pond, who stepped into the […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
Study Shows Operators Flee to Offshore Gambling Jurisdictions
According to a new study by the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research at the University of Bristol, UK, a new wave of offshore gambling regulators is emerging in small island nations and territories, such as Curaçao, the Philippines, and the Isle of Man. This comes as a result of gambling operators looking for alternatives to […]
Industry
September 24, 2025
MGCB Orders Eight Illegal Online Gambling Sites to Shut Down
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to eight additional unlicensed online gambling platforms. According to the regulator, these operators were targeting Michigan residents without proper state authorization. MGCB Issues Eight Cease-and-Desist Orders The platforms directed to halt their gambling services include Bspin Casino, Everygame Casino, Everygame Sports Casino, Kudos Casino, PlayCroco […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Sees Increased Legal Costs, Climbing to $19M in 1 Year
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has increased spending by GBP 14.4 million (approximately $19.4 million) over the last year due to a sharp spike in legal spending, related to several lawsuits. The one with media mogul Richard Desmond is to blame for the bulk of these expenses. Desmond’s Lawsuit Triggers Spike in UKGC Legal Spending […]
