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Gambling News - 'Regulation'
Industry
June 3, 2025
Pixbet and Other Betting Operators Return Online Following SPA Suspension
Pixbet and several other betting operators can again offer their services in Brazil, just days after the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance announced a sweeping license suspension affecting seven gambling operators. Most affected companies have addressed the reporting deficiencies and resumed operations, with only two remaining offline. Most Operators […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
PlayCity Begins Operations to Oversee Ukraine Gambling Sector
PlayCity, Ukraine’s new gambling regulator, has already begun operations, with authorities hoping this will grant the state greater oversight on unlicensed operators, problem gamblers, and companies tied to Russia. PlayCity Begins Operations Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has stated that PlayCity’s aim is to ensure transparency and accountability in the gambling and lottery industry. Key […]
Legal
June 3, 2025
$10М Fine Against Svenska Spel Overturned by Swedish Court
A Swedish administrative court has reversed a 2024 ruling by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen/SGA), which had imposed a SEK 100 million ($10.47 million) penalty and warning to state-owned operator Svenska Spel over responsible gambling obligations. Court Sides with Svenska Spel It should first be noted that the SGA initially imposed the fine following a […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
Kenya’s Digital Content Creators Association Slams Ban on Influencer Gambling Promotions
A Kenyan trade union has expressed discontentment with the local gaming regulator’s lack of consideration for the opinion of key industry stakeholders when making important decisions. This comes as Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) just released a directive prohibiting the use of influencers, celebrities, and content creators in all forms of gambling ads. […]
Industry
June 2, 2025
Swedish Gambling Authority Fines Three Operators over AML Lapses
Spelinspektionen (SGA), Sweden’s gambling watchdog, has issued warnings and penalties to three licensed operators, fining them a total of SEK 19 million ($2 million) after uncovering severe deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML). Such enforcement actions are not uncommon for the regulator, especially as Sweden continues its ongoing efforts to ensure operator accountability and protect […]
Industry
June 2, 2025
Brazilian Betting Regulator Suspends Multiple Operators over Reporting Failures
Brazil’s Secretariat for Prizes and Betting (SPA) has temporarily suspended the operations of several betting companies, including reputable industry heavyweights like Pixbet. The affected companies reportedly failed to meet recently implemented reporting obligations. The government must also contend with thousands of consumer complaints as it continues its efforts to usher in a safe and equitable […]
Industry
June 2, 2025
Isle of Man GSC Trained Staff on Recognizing Signs of Human Trafficking
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) provided its staff with training on recognizing and preventing modern slavery amid continued human trafficking concerns. The session featured the real stories of human trafficking survivors and sought to raise awareness of the issue. Human Trafficking Is a Growing Concern In its official release, the GSC noted […]
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 […]