In 2021, Lithuania, a neighboring country of Estonia, implemented a complete ban on all gambling advertisements. The newly-elected government in Estonia is expected to follow suit and impose stringent regulations on gambling promotion. Reports from local media suggest that Estonia is likely to follow in the footsteps of nearby Lithuania and introduce a strict ban […]
The ACMA has identified 723 websites that are in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and operating illegally. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued orders to internet service providers to block access to four additional offshore gambling websites. The websites in question are: Firefox Casino Shazam Casino Rich Prize Heaps O […]
Totup System Given 20 Days to Respond to MGA’s Findings of Multiple Rule Breaches. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has confirmed the cancellation of the license of Totup System, a pools betting operator, due to multiple breaches of license conditions. The MGA, which is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing gaming activities in Malta, has […]
The Munich Court upholds German gambling regulator’s decision on TV competitions, stating that a license is required regardless of minimum stake or prize. The German federal gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has emerged victorious in a court case involving its decision to crack down on a television broadcaster for conducting gambling activities without […]
Veikkaus has expressed its support for a government study aimed at opening up Finland’s gambling market. The company is eager to see the introduction of a licensed gambling market expedited, rather than delayed. Veikkaus, the state-controlled monopoly gambling operator, has embraced a government study that has recommended against maintaining the current regime in Finland. The […]
The Finnish government study supporting the gambling monopoly system has been lauded by Veikkaus, the state-owned gaming business. The recently released report, which examined the state of the gambling market in Finland and its effectiveness in directing consumers towards Veikkaus, has garnered praise from the state-owned gaming business. The study concluded that maintaining the current […]
The proposed 15% tax rate on gross gambling revenue in Brazil has raised concerns, with a prominent stakeholder arguing that the actual effective rate could be as high as 26.25% when factoring in additional contributions. Brazil sports betting tax On April 12th, the Ministry of Finance in Brazil conducted a public hearing in Brasilia, wherein […]
The consultation period for the proposed ban on the use of athletes and celebrities in online gambling advertisements by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is open until May 8th. The AGCO in Ontario is recommending a modification to internet gambling advertising regulations with the goal of reducing the potential harm to minors. As […]
Lottstift, the Norwegian gambling regulator, has announced plans to actively monitor and take action against companies that unlawfully target Norwegian players. As part of its efforts, Lottstift will be launching a robust DNS-blocking campaign in the coming year to target unlicensed online gambling operators. The Norwegian gambling regulator, Lottstift, has recently been bestowed with new […]
The Ukrainian gambling regulator, known as KRAIL, has taken action against several operators in the past by cancelling their licenses. Recently, KRAIL has suspended two state lotteries, including an instant win lottery and a numerical draw. The Ukrainian Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has officially confirmed the suspension of two state […]