Lottery
September 18, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces $1M Fine After Eurojackpot Error
The Norwegian Lottery Authority has issued a notice of violation to Norsk Tipping, saying that the Norwegian state-owned national lottery operator could face a potential fine of up to NOK 10 million (approximately $940,000) due to a significant error in its Eurojackpot system earlier this summer. The proposed fine amounts to approximately 0.1% of the […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
German Watchdog Says Just 1 in 12 Gambling Sites Are Legal
As the Champions League in soccer begins, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has highlighted that illegal gambling websites significantly outnumber licensed operators in Germany, putting players at risk of fraud, gambling addiction, and potential criminal liability. According to the regulator, only 1 of every 12 gambling websites is operating legally. German Gambling Regulator Shows […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
UKGC Publishes the First of Several Illegal Online Gambling Reports
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the first of several reports examining Britain’s illegal online gambling market. The inaugural report focuses on player behavior, motivations, and personas, with subsequent reports to focus on other aspects of the black market, including engagement data, enforcement, and challenges. Some People Choose Offshore Operators, Others Stumble Upon Them […]
Sports
September 12, 2025
Finland’s Floorball League Rocked by Wagering Scandal
A brewing integrity crisis in Finland’s top floorball league threatens to undermine the sport’s reputation after an extensive investigation uncovered widespread betting violations among players and officials. The Finnish Center for Integrity in Sports (SUEK) confirmed that around 100 individuals are under investigation for allegedly placing bets on F-League matches by abusing inside information. Investigators […]
Sports
September 12, 2025
NCAA Investigating 13 More College Players for Betting Violations
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)’s ongoing crackdown on sports wagering violations has escalated again, with thirteen former men’s basketball players from six programs suspected of gambling-related rules violations. These new cases, made public this week, underline the authority’s ongoing efforts to protect the integrity of collegiate sports against the backdrop of a constantly evolving […]
Industry
September 12, 2025
California Continues to Advance AB 831, SGLA Expresses Frustration
California’s AB 831 has continued to move forward, making the sweepstakes ban it envisions a realistic outcome, despite the industry’s protests. The measure is now heading to the State Assembly, threatening the social casino sector. AB 831 Advances Again AB 831 seeks to end the controversial sweepstakes gaming sector, outlawing dual-currency gaming platforms for good. […]
Industry
September 11, 2025
NCAA Bans Three College Athletes for Betting on Their Own Games
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has issued permanent bans to three men’s basketball players after uncovering that the athletes wagered on their games and manipulated their performances to cash in on prop bets. This development aligns with the NCAA’s ongoing efforts to reduce the negative impacts of sports wagering on players. The Players Deliberately […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Brazil’s SPA and Conar to Work Together to Improve Gambling Ads Oversight
Brazil’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA-MF), part of the Ministry of Finance, has partnered with the National Advertising Self-Regulation Council (Conar) to strengthen the oversight of advertising campaigns within the country’s gambling sector. SPA and Conar Sign Agreement The agreement outlines several initiatives, including the establishment of a permanent communication channel between SPA and Conar […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Greece Investigates Public Officials over Alleged AML Violations
Greece has cracked down on suspected gambling-related money laundering and is preparing to probe some 200 people, including public officials, for ties to a fraudulent scheme. AML Commission Suspects 200 People of Involvement in Fraud The Hellenic Anti-Money Laundering Authority has launched a sweeping probe into dozens of individuals who have been suspected of involvement […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Spelinspektionen Bans 2 Operators, Concludes Lottery Supervision, Names New Director General
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling authority, published several updates, announcing the ban of two illegal operators, the conclusion of a case against the Swedish Postcode Lottery, and the appointment of a new director general of the regulatory body. Spelinspektionen Takes Action Against Two Operators In its official announcements, the Spelinspektionen said that it has banned Ryker BV […]
