A Strategic Pivot in Albania’s Gambling Policy In a significant shift from its stringent stance on gambling, the Albanian parliament has taken decisive action to partially lift the nation’s sports betting ban, instituted in January 2019. This move, primarily targeting online sports betting, aims to clamp down on the burgeoning black market, which has flourished […]
Unmasking the Risks: The US Treasury’s Warning on Online Gaming In its 2024 national money laundering threat evaluation, the US Treasury casts a spotlight on the burgeoning online gaming sector. The rapid expansion of this industry, while a boon for entertainment and economy, has inadvertently paved the way for “unique money laundering risks.” This concern […]
Commitment to Player Well-being: A Mixed Bag of Results In the latter half of 2023, Sweden’s leading gaming operators Kindred Group, Svenska Spel, and ATG unveiled their responsible gambling outcomes, revealing a spectrum of success in mitigating problem gambling behaviors among their clientele. This initiative, part of a pledge made in autumn 2022 to disclose […]
A Firm Stance Against Organized Crime Allegations In response to recent speculations, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has categorically denied any associations between its licensed online gaming entities and individuals tied to the notorious ‘Ndrangheta mafia. This clarification comes on the heels of an announcement by Italian police about a significant crackdown on assets linked […]
Brazil Embarks on a New Era of Sports Betting with Strategic Oversight Framework Brazil takes a monumental step towards the realization of a regulated federal sports betting market set to debut in 2024. With the Ministry of Finance at the helm, the establishment of the Special Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) heralds a future […]
Awaiting Justice: The Supreme Court’s Pause on Tamil Nadu’s Online Gaming Legislation In a significant turn of events, India’s Supreme Court has adjourned the much-anticipated proceedings concerning the Tamil Nadu government’s appeal against the Madras High Court’s decision to annul the ban on online gaming. This delay, prompted by a request due to the absence […]
Elevating Player Protection: NSW’s Pioneering Move to Instill Responsible Gambling Officers In a bold stride towards safeguarding community welfare, New South Wales (NSW) is revolutionizing the gaming scene by introducing mandatory Responsible Gambling Officers across pubs and clubs. This initiative, spearheaded by Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW), is set to redefine responsible gaming practices, mandating […]
A Game-Changer for iGaming Payments In a significant leap forward for the iGaming sector, Xace has secured a license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), heralding a new era of specialized financial services tailored to the unique needs of the gaming industry across the European Union. This milestone underscores Xace’s unwavering dedication to innovation […]
Strengthening Sports Integrity: Sweden’s Progressive Steps Against Match-Fixing In a decisive move to fortify the integrity of sports and betting, the Swedish parliament is poised to review pivotal amendments to the 2018 Gambling Act. These enhancements aim to empower licensees with the ability to process data related to match-fixing suspicions, ensuring alignment with the rigorous […]
Battling Brand Deception: France’s Vigilant Fight Against Illegal Gambling Operators In a decisive move to safeguard players and preserve market integrity, France’s gambling watchdog, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has raised the alarm over illegal gambling entities exploiting licensed brands to ensnare unsuspecting gamblers. With an astute eye on social media platforms, the ANJ has […]