The IR District Development Plan for Osaka submitted in April 2022 marks the anticipated first approval for a casino in Japan. Anticipated approval for Osaka’s integrated resorts (IR) plans is expected to be granted by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and relevant ministers at a task force meeting scheduled for Friday, April 14. This significant milestone […]
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulatory authority, is gearing up to expand its workforce as it has secured additional funding to intensify its efforts against unlicensed gambling operators. The Swedish government has approved increased funding in the spring 2023 amendment budget, providing an additional SEK 2.4m (€210,000) to support the efforts of Spelinspektionen, the national gambling […]
As part of its 2023 Justice Plan, the Irish Department of Justice reaffirms its support for the advancement of the Gambling Regulation Bill, a new piece of legislation aimed at regulating the gambling industry. As part of its 2023 Justice Plan, the Irish Department of Justice has expressed its endorsement for the advancement of Ireland’s […]
The All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) contends that the recently enacted ban on online gaming in Tamil Nadu is misguided as it fails to differentiate between games of skill and gambling. AIGF, the All India Gaming Federation, has announced its plans to legally challenge the recently passed bill that bans online gaming in the state […]
The British regulator discovered that TGP Europe, the white-label operator, failed to perform satisfactory due diligence tests and violated the anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility requirements. TGP Europe Limited, an Isle of Man-based white-label network manager responsible for overseeing 19 sites, including sportsbooks for 12Bet, BK8, Fun88, and Kaiyun, has been issued a warning […]
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario commissioned a study that found only 14.7% of wagers were placed on illegal sites. A recent survey conducted by Ipsos, commissioned by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and iGaming Ontario, revealed that over 85.3% of players in Ontario are utilizing regulated sites. The report, conducted […]
Australia’s parliamentary inquiry into online gambling and its impact, which was launched in September last year, has now commenced public hearings. Today (April 4th), the House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs commenced public hearings for their investigation into the impact of online gambling. During the first session, evidence was presented indicating that […]
Spillemyndigheden has taken charge of Anti-Doping Denmark’s platform and will cooperate with international organizations by sharing information. Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gambling regulatory body, has assumed control of the country’s anti-match-fixing platform. The StopMatchfixing platform of Anti-Doping Denmark, which enables individuals to anonymously report any suspicions of match-fixing, will now be overseen by Spillemyndigheden. Spillemyndigheden has […]
Under two crucial conditions, the UK lobby group is now open to the idea of a gambling levy and seeks to safeguard the interests of land-based gaming operators. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), an industry lobby group, is considering the possibility of a mandatory gambling levy to fund research, education, and treatment (RET) for […]
In April 2022, Osaka submitted its District Development Plan for an integrated resort. However, opponents of the project intend to make it a prominent issue during the upcoming elections. The upcoming mayoral elections in Osaka are expected to feature heated debates on the city’s proposal to establish an integrated resort that includes a casino. While […]