Gambling News - 'Regulation'
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 […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Australia Softens Stance on Online Gambling Ads
The Albanese government in Australia is said to be re-evaluating its original plan to implement a comprehensive ban on online gambling advertisements, a reconsideration that occurs amid ongoing debates over digital platform regulations and safeguarding younger audiences. Australia Changes Direction Regarding Gambling Ads Ban Australia’s original proposal aimed to eliminate all online gambling advertisements, reflecting […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
UKGC Hits Videoslots with GBP 650,000 Penalty over AML and Player Safety Failures
Videoslots has encountered another regulatory setback as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) ordered the operator to pay a penalty of GBP 650,000 ($851,000) for several anti-money laundering and social responsibility violations. In addition to the fine, the company also received a formal warning and a requirement for an independent audit, adding further scrutiny to a […]
Industry
November 20, 2025
Australia’s Illegal Gambling Market Is Growing Steadily, RWA Says
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has published a new monitoring report on the country’s offshore gaming market, suggesting that it has more than doubled since 2019. The concerning report elaborated that billions of Australian dollars are being lost to illegal operators every year. Offshore Gaming Deprives Australia of Millions of Dollars RWA said that the report, […]
Legal
November 19, 2025
Evoke Faces Fresh Scrutiny in Austria as CEO Named in Private Criminal Complaint
Evoke plc and some of its top executives face renewed scrutiny, this time in Austria, where the company’s CEO, Per Widerström, has been named in a private criminal complaint related to a dispute over historic gambling losses. The case, brought by an Austrian physician, was filed with the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office on November 13 […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Austria Is on the Verge of a Significant Gambling Reform
Austria is set to unveil a long-awaited online gambling bill following an agreement on key regulatory issues between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). A draft of the legislation is expected to enter political debate in the coming weeks, with implementation planned for the latter part of the […]
Business
November 19, 2025
Sky Bet’s Relocation to Malta Sparks Scrutiny
Flutter-owned UK operator Sky Bet has relocated its HQ to Malta, potentially saving it millions of pounds in taxes. The relocation was announced earlier this year alongside plans for layoffs. Sky Bet Relocates HQ to Malta The relocation of Sky Bet’s HQ to Malta was announced to employees in June, when the company warned […]