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Industry
April 22, 2024
Ukrainian Soldiers Barred from Gambling amid New Regulations
In a bid to address mounting concerns over gambling addiction among military personnel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a series of measures aimed at enhancing user safety within the country’s gambling industry. Under the new regulations, Ukrainian soldiers are prohibited from participating in any form of gambling, both in land-based establishments and online, for […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
New Bill Proposes Regulation of Online Gambling in South Africa
For three decades the African National Congress (ANC) has dominated the political scene in South Africa. This enabled the party’s majority to reject or approve different bills, making it difficult for the opposition to push for change. Yet, ahead of the upcoming national and provincial elections at the end of May, the Democratic Alliance (DA), […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
UK Government Is Reluctant to Restrict In-Stadium Ads
The UK government is reluctant to introduce stricter restrictions of gambling advertising in spite of calls from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). In response to the latter body’s second report, the government said that more evidence is needed. For context, the DCMS urged for a reduction in ads during sporting events, […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
AGCO Tells Operators to Cease WBA Betting Amid Integrity Issues
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that all licensed sports betting operators in the Canadian province should stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) games, effective immediately. The measure comes amid integrity concerns following a comprehensive review of WBA-related wagering activity. The regulator explained that it has been conducting […]
Sports
April 19, 2024
NY Gambling Regulator Supports NCAA’s Call for Nationwide Prop Bet Ban
Amid the expansion of sports betting across the United States, prop bets, wagers that allow gamblers to place bets on different parts of a football game or the performance of specific athletes for example, rather than the outcome of the whole game, have been gaining popularity. Besides popularity among bettors, prop bets have gained notoriety, […]
Sports
April 19, 2024
NFL Reinstates 5 Players Who Were Suspended for Betting Offenses
The National Football League has decided to reinstate several players who had violated its strict rules on gambling. After skipping an entire season, the players will now be able to return to competing professionally. All five players in question were suspended for violating the NFL’s gambling policy in 2023. For context, the league’s strict stance […]
Casino
April 19, 2024
NYC City Council Approves Zoning for Casino Legalization
New York State previously announced its plans to introduce three new downstate casino licenses. One of those licenses is expected to be awarded for New York City and there are plenty of leading gaming operators and developers who have already shown interest. Overall, there are nine bids for a casino license for the Big Apple. […]
Industry
April 18, 2024
Chinese Embassy Backs the Philippines’ Crackdown on Offshore Gambling
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has voiced its support for the Philippines’ endeavors to tackle issues associated with offshore gambling operations. This statement comes in the wake of recent arrests of Chinese nationals linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), involving possession of high-powered firearms and attempted bribery. Illegal Gambling Remains a Pressing Concern The […]
Legal
April 18, 2024
Virginia Senate Rejects Youngkin’s Skill Games Amendments
The Virginia Senate rejected Governor Glenn Youngkin’s amendments to a proposal to legalize and tax skill games. However, Youngkin can still opt to veto the legislation and keep skill games banned. Skill games have been a point of contention for years. While similar to slot machines, such games allow players to choose the winning paylines […]
Industry
April 18, 2024
ACMA Blocked 18 Offshore Sites During the Women’s World Cup
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published a report outlining its crackdown on illegal gambling during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to the regulator, it reviewed 200 offshore services during and in the lead-up to the event. As a result, the ACMA decided to investigate 21 of them as they appeared to […]
