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Lottery
October 16, 2024
Irish National Lottery in Hot Water with Regulator
Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the company operating the Irish National Lottery, has responded to findings of a license breach between September and October 2022. The National Lottery Regulator of Ireland’s annual report shows the breach originated from a technical glitch with third-party software used by the “Check My Numbers” feature of the National Lottery website. […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Brazil’s President to Discuss Credit and Billionaire Taxation with Bankers
At the start of the month, we reported on Brazil’s sports betting industry facing a potential ban unless proper regulations addressing the potential harms of gambling were not addressed, as warned by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The country that made betting on sports legal in 2018 never reached the point of also officially […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Dutch Lawmakers Want Age Verification for iGaming and Porn
Lawmakers in the Netherlands have supported the introduction of age verification measures for online gambling amid recent regulatory failures. The country, which launched regulated iGaming a few years ago, continues to struggle to hit the right regulatory balance. An End to Underage Gambling and Pornography Consumption The latest appeal for robust age verification measures comes […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Bulgaria Takes Down More than 2.5K Illegal Gambling Websites
Just like other European countries, Bulgaria constantly monitors its online gambling market. In the event of uncovering illegal online gambling websites, the country’s National Revenue Agency (NRA), takes action by taking down such black market operators. Crackdown on Unlawful Gambling Continues In one recent operation, the Agency confirmed it shut down thousands of illegal gambling […]
Poker
October 16, 2024
Pennsylvania Takes Steps to Join Multi-State Online Poker Agreement
Pennsylvania may become the latest state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), permitting online poker players in the state to participate in pools with players from states that have already joined MSIGA. But time is running out as lawmakers need to act swiftly prior to the end of the legislative session. PGCB to […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Racing Executive Asks for Taxation Changes Amid Tax Hike Rumors
Martin Cruddace, Arena Racing Company’s chief executive officer, has appealed for lower betting duty rates and an increase in the statutory levy. His appeal follows a rumored proposal to increase Britain’s gambling tax. Lower Betting Duties, Higher Levy As the October 30 budget approaches, lawmakers are reportedly mulling over a gambling tax hike, much to […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Brazil’s Attorney General Asks Court to Limit Loterj’s Influence
The Attorney General’s Office of Brazil (AGU) continues its efforts to block the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) from offering nationwide licenses to operators. As the country prepares to regulate online betting, Loterj’s authority to license operators has been put into question, triggering a complicated regulatory standoff. AGU Wants to Prevent Loterj from Influencing […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Sportsbet Steps Away from Novelty Bets amid Regulatory Concerns
Sportsbet, Australia’s largest online betting platform, has halted offering novelty betting options. The operator previously allowed users to wager on events such as the Grammys or reality shows like Australian Survivor. Sportsbet’s decision likely stems from growing regulatory scrutiny in Australia and rising concerns regarding the effect such offerings could have on high-risk bettors. The […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
More Than Half of UK Residents Support iGaming Tax Hike, Survey
Ahead of the release of the UK government’s Autumn Budget, a newly released study suggests more than half of the Brits support the idea of increasing taxes for online gambling. Three Quarters Support Raising Gambling Taxes Recently, the Labour Party in the country encountered a £22 billion ($28.7 billion) “black hole.” In an effort to […]
Industry
October 15, 2024
Alabama Pre-filed Bill to Harshen Penalties for Illegal Gambling Operators
On September 11, Rep. Matthew Hammett (R-Dozier) filed HB41 with the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee in an attempt to make culprits benefitting from illegal gambling face tougher penalties. His proposed bill, developed with support from Covington County District Attorney Walt Merrell is aimed at boosting the current penalties for offenses tied to gambling, now […]
