Industry
November 24, 2025
Lithuania Steps Up the Fight Against Online Gambling Fraud
The Lithuanian government has intensified its efforts against online gambling fraud, bringing together several state institutions to address regulatory gaps that illegal gambling operators have exploited for years. On November 20, representatives from more than a dozen government agencies examined how fake internet domains are often used to lure residents into unlicensed gambling and other […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
UKGC Suspends Deadheat Racing’s License amid Investigation
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the suspension of one of its licensees’ license amid an investigation due to suspected regulatory violations. The authority cited suspected lax anti-money laundering (AML) measures and violations of Great Britain’s social responsibility requirements as the chief reasons for the decision. UKGC to Investigate Deadheat Racing’s Suitability On November […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Spain Steps Forward as a Leader in European Gambling Regulation
Spain has taken a decisive step, positioning itself at the forefront of European gambling regulation. The country hosted the recent International Gaming Congress to showcase its policy ambitions and its growing influence among EU regulators. The event provided a platform for senior officials, operators, academics, and international experts to discuss the industry’s responsibilities. Lawmakers Are […]
Legal
November 21, 2025
Thai Police Arrest 5 Indians Suspected of Illegal Online Gambling Operations
Thailand police have detained five Indian nationals who are suspected of serving as administrators for an online gambling operation during a raid at a condominium in Pattaya. Police Raid Results in Five Arrests On Wednesday, Chon Buri immigration police searched a second-floor condominium room on Soi Thep Prasit 17 in Tambon Nong Prue, Bang Lamung […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
xQc Shares Plans to Circumvent Twitch’s Gambling Bans
Despite Twitch’s ban on all gambling-related content, popular streamer xQc may be poised to make a bold move by broadcasting gambling content from Kick on Twitch, made possible by the Counter-Strike StarLadder Budapest Major exemption from the rules. xQc Plans to Circumvent Twitch’s Rules Recently, Twitch agreed to allow the Counter-Strike StarLadder Budapest Major to […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Spelinspektionen Flags SkillOnNet for Missing Responsible Gaming Warnings
Spelinspektionen, AKA the Swedish Gambling Authority, has issued a regulatory notice to SkillOnNet after finding that the logged-out version of Prime Casino’s website did not display the required responsible gaming (RG) icons. Spelinspektionen Warns SkillOnNet The missing tools included links for self-assessing gambling behavior, setting deposit limits, adjusting login time restrictions, and initiating self-exclusion. Under […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Maryland Cracks Down on Sweepstakes Casinos and Prediction Markets
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has intensified its scrutiny of unlicensed sweepstakes casinos, signaling that the state is ready to confront operators that skirt the boundaries of gambling law. The regulator also sent an official letter to the state’s regulated sportsbooks, warning that any expansion into prediction markets could result in the […]
Lottery
November 21, 2025
Colorado Allows Players to Purchase Lottery Tickets Via Credit Cards
The Colorado Lottery Commission has decided to make a significant change to its rules by allowing players to buy tickets with credit cards and allowing players to buy tickets online. This has proven to be a controversial decision, with some praising the convenience it offers and others critiquing the risks it entails. The Changes Face […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Lotteritilsynet Penalizes Norsk Rikstoto over Loss Limit Violations
The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lotteritilsynet, announced that it has issued a financial penalty to Norsk Rikstoto over loss limit violations. According to the regulator, the horseracing monopoly had allowed more than 800 customers to wager beyond their loss limits. Hundreds of Players’ Loss Limits Weren’t Respected In its official announcement, Lotteritilsynet explained that Norway’s gaming […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Google Prohibits Offline Gambling Ads in 35 Countries
Google has once again updated its gambling policy, aligning it with the rules in some of the countries it is operating in. Per the new restrictions, marketers will be unable to promote offline gambling in jurisdictions that prohibit it. Google Listed the 35 Countries Where Advertisers Can No Longer Promote Offline Gambling According to the […]
