Industry
October 18, 2024
Illegal Gambling in Turkey Fuels Youth Crisis, Politician Warns
It takes a comprehensive approach to effectively combat unlawful gambling, especially in the digital age. Illegal online gambling operations are easy to set up and can bring exponential harm which is why countries across the globe constantly fight the black market. During a recent speech, one MP in Turkey warned about the dangers of illegal […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
ACMA Bans Two Offshore Operators as Blocked Sites Exceed 1,000
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) continues its constant effort to fight of the gambling market. In its latest publication, the authority announced that it has ordered local internet service providers (ISPs) to block two more illegal gambling websites. Two Operators Added to ACMA’s Long List The ACMA said that its decision followed thorough […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
DCMS Reiterates Commitment to Thriving UK Gambling
Lisa Nandy, the UK’s new head of the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, has reiterated the British government’s desire to grow gaming responsibly. According to her, the government is committed to striking the right balance between a thriving industry and problem gambling support. Nandy Wants UK Gambling to Thrive In the Commons, MP […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
New Macau Legislation Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling
The new law targeting illegal gambling operations received unanimous approval in Macau’s Legislative Assembly. This effort represents the latest attempt by the city to reorganize its gaming industry. All 32 legislators voted in favor of the “Law to Combat Crimes of Illegal Gambling” in the Wednesday plenary session, targeting unauthorized online gambling, the running of […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
Tribal Leaders Condemn Sweepstakes During Recent Meeting
The debate surrounding sweepstakes intensified over the last year. With some analysts estimating the cost of the market at tens of billions as of 2023, the niche sector is likely to keep growing. This places sweepstakes in the sights of lawmakers, gambling regulators and stakeholders such as commercial and tribal operators. Sweepstakes at the Sights […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
NorthStar Gaming Hit with CA$30K Fine by AGCO in Ontario
A licensed gambling operator in Ontario, Canada, recently received a monetary penalty due to alleged breaches of the province’s iGaming regulatory framework. Third-Party Assessment Uncovers Deficiencies That is the case of NorthStar Gaming (Ontario) Inc., an online gambling operator in Ontario that recently received an Order of Monetary Penalty with a sum of CA$30,000 ($21,800). […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
Ireland Passes Landmark Bill to Strengthen Gambling Regulation
Similar to the UK, Ireland is going through major changes in its gambling regulations. This is possible under a proposal called the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022, which supports the development of a robust framework regarding the gambling sector that combats harm and problem gambling, fights against the black market and notably, develops an independent statutory […]
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 […]
