Industry
December 4, 2025
UKGC Penalizes Betfred over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined yet another licensee due to social responsibility and AML failures. The company in question this time was Betfred, the protection protocols of which failed to properly identify at-risk players or suspicious transactions. The Operator’s Systems Failed to Properly Identify Riskier Transactions According to the UKGC’s announcement, Betfred’s […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
UK’s ASA Reprimands Betway Over “Irresponsible” F1 Ad
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reprimanded Betway over an ad featuring F1 drivers. The regulator has asked the operator to take the ad down due to its potential to appeal to underage viewers. Complaint Says Betway’s F1 Ad Violated the CAP Code The UK, like many regulated markets, has strict prohibitions on […]
Industry
December 3, 2025
UKGC Tightens Control Over Adult Gaming Centers in 2025
According to the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes, who spoke at the Bacta trade body’s Annual Convention in Leeds, the regulator has stepped up its oversight of Adult Gaming Centers (AGCs) throughout this year. In addition, Rhodes talked about the commission’s funds and vowed that the regulator will continue its fight against illegal […]
Legal
December 1, 2025
NGCB Again Warns Operators Who Offer Sports Event Contracts
Earlier this month, US District Judge Andrew Gordon ruled in favor of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), finding that companies such as Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com engage in illegal gambling when they sell shares tied to the outcomes of sporting events. Following this landmark decision, the NGCB issued an additional notice to casinos, sportsbooks, and […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
NSW to End Late-Night Poker Machine Exemptions
More than 670 poker machine venues across New South Wales will lose their special permissions to operate past 4 am, after the state government moved to tackle what it calls a “public health catastrophe.” “No Longer Fit for Purpose” The decision, announced by Gaming Minister David Harris, means all gaming rooms will now have to […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
Pennsylvania’s Skill Games Remain in Limbo as Pressure Mounts for Regulation
As the year is nearing its end, Pennsylvania lawmakers reached no agreement on how to handle the thousands of so-called “skill games” tucked into bars, social clubs, and gas stations across the state. Months of discussions and open acknowledgment from both parties that the status quo no longer works led nowhere, as the new budget […]
Industry
December 1, 2025
Canadian Push for a Total Gambling Ad Ban Unlikely to Succeed
Canada is seeing a notable increase in the demand for the total prohibition of gambling advertising, with senators banding together to push for stricter regulations. However, such a drastic measure remains unlikely. While outspoken lawmakers argue that the surge in sports betting ads since 2021 has created a public health concern, regulators and industry figures […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
MGA Warns Two Gambling Websites Are Illegally Claiming a Maltese License
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued a public warning after discovering that two gambling sites, lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com, were wrongly claiming to be licensed in Malta. The Authority stated that claims implying these platforms are approved to operate in Malta are untrue, and warned that unlicensed websites present significant risks to consumers who use them […]
Industry
November 28, 2025
UK Gambling Operators Scramble to Respond to Sudden Tax Shock
UK gambling companies are rushing to re-examine their UK business strategies after Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed a steep increase in betting taxes. This move blindsided most operators who expected a much milder approach in the Autumn Budget. The increase of the online casino tax rate from 21% to 40% beginning next April shocked the industry. […]
Legal
November 28, 2025
Suspects Behind Illegal British Columbia Casino Receive Charges
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s Joint Illegal Gaming Investigation Team (JIGIT) has arrested several people tied to an illegal gambling operation in Saanich. The reported unlicensed violation has led to numerous charges against the involved individuals. The Operation Led to Over a Dozen Arrests According to the announcement, the JIGIT just […]
