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Industry
June 2, 2025
KSA Warns BetMGM Over Ad Featuring Soccer Pro Lamine Yamal
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it had reprimanded sports betting giant BetMGM over a violation of the country’s prohibition on featuring “role models” in gambling ads. In this case, an advert promoting BetMGM’s products featured the well-known soccer player Lamine Yamal. BetMGM’s Ad Featured a Prominent Athlete Per the Netherlands’ rules on gambling, […]
Legal
June 2, 2025
Japanese Man Arrested in Record-Breaking Illegal Online Gambling Case
A 38-year-old Tokyo resident could be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison for online gambling after allegedly spending $194 million on the activity, which is illegal in Japan. Man Arrested for Record-Breaking Sum Spent on Online Gambling Makoto Chomabayashi has allegedly wagered approximately 90 million yen (around $625,500) between August 2022 and April […]
Industry
June 2, 2025
Thailand Doubles Down on Vegas-Style Casino Resorts
Thailand is pressing ahead with its long-anticipated plan to establish Las Vegas-style integrated resorts. In a recent press release, Deputy Finance Minister Julapan Amornvivat pushed back against rising criticism, outlining the substantial benefits of regulated gambling. However, many outspoken lawmakers remain unconvinced, meaning that the nation’s gambling debut is far from certain. The Government Seems […]
Industry
May 30, 2025
Belgian Gambling Association Rings Alarm Regarding Unregulated Operators
The Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) commissioned a study that found “alarming” statistics regarding the size and influence of the country’s unregulated gambling sector and the potential risks it harbors for more vulnerable players. Here’s What the Study Found Out According to the study, 25% of gamblers in Belgium have used unlicensed gaming operators. […]
Industry
May 30, 2025
DC Eyes Legal Table Games Like Poker and Blackjack
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is considering a fresh source of revenue for the District. Tucked inside her 2026 budget proposal is a plan to expand the scope of legalized gaming beyond sports betting. The proposed updates would open the door to poker, blackjack, and commercial bingo, bringing DC’s gambling sector closer to other regulated […]
Industry
May 30, 2025
Kenya Bans Influencer Gambling Promotions
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) released a directive prohibiting the use of influencers, celebrities, and content creators in all forms of gambling advertisements. While this move could significantly impact the nation’s thriving betting endorsement market, authorities remain adamant that such a ban will have positive long-term implications and is a necessary step toward […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
AUSTRAC Orders Two Casinos to Appoint External AML/CTF Auditors
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has asked two casinos to appoint external auditors to address potential anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) shortcomings. AUSTRAC Identified Potential Deficiencies In its official announcement, the AUSTRAC said that it has instructed The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin to […]
Industry
May 30, 2025
MGA Revokes Oddsfly’s License Over Years of Unpaid Fees
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has formally cancelled Oddsfly’s operating license, citing ongoing violations of financial and regulatory requirements of Maltese gaming legislation as the main reason for its actions. Malta Gaming Authority Calls Out Oddsfly The MGA’s decision comes after Oddsfly failed to pay a total of €104,814.52 (about $118,000) in annual license and […]
Industry
May 29, 2025
Isle of Man Publishes National Risk Appetite Statement
The Isle of Man has published the National Risk Appetite Statement (NRAS), a new publication that puts the island’s commitment to preventing online gambling-related crime in the spotlight. The Isle of Man Recognizes Certain Risks As a major licensing hub known for its lower taxes, the Isle of Man has seen unprecedented growth in gaming […]
Industry
May 29, 2025
Connecticut Lawmakers Target Sweepstakes Casinos
The Connecticut Senate has taken decisive action to tighten control over what it perceives as unregulated gambling activity, unanimously approving a bill that targets online sweepstakes casinos and other promotional games. Senate Bill 1235, passed on May 22 with a 36-0 vote, is now headed to the House of Representatives before the legislature adjourns on […]
