Ukraine is taking robust action against unauthorized gambling, recently arresting five individuals suspected of running an unlicensed chain of gambling venues in Odesa. The Bureau of Economic Security (ESBU) revealed that during the operation, assets amounting to 2.4m hryvnias ($65,000) were seized. These unauthorized establishments, situated on the ground floors of residential structures, were revealed […]
Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden, the national gambling regulator, has penalized a Danish Twitch streamer DKK 10,000 (€1,340) for promoting unlicensed gambling services on the platform. This marks the first instance of such disciplinary action being undertaken. Following a detailed investigation earlier this year, Spillemyndigheden discovered the streamer’s involvement in showcasing an unauthorized gambling operator during live streams. […]
In a recent statement, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) addressed concerns raised by a group of gaming regulators regarding the ongoing issue of illegal offshore gambling. The DOJ emphasized its unwavering commitment to confronting the issues surrounding illegal gambling. They asserted, “We view illegal gambling, especially unlawful online practices, with utmost severity and remain […]
Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky has heralded the release of a comprehensive sports betting catalogue by the state’s Sports Wagering Advisory Council (SWAC). This list denotes the array of sports on which bets can be placed in Kentucky, aligning with the launch of regulated retail sports betting on September 7. Kentucky Horse Racing Commission‘s (KHRC) […]
In anticipation of the forthcoming regulation of sports betting in Brazil, Deputy Ricardo Ayres from the state of Tocantins has introduced a new bill in the National Congress advocating for more rigorous controls on gambling advertising. Bill 3915/2023 aims to refine Provisional Measure No. 1182 by prohibiting promotional and advertising activities of casino betting brands […]
Malta has refuted allegations of its bill violating EU regulations. Legal professionals argue it challenges Dutch legal principles. Dutch lawyers have heightened the scrutiny over Malta’s debated Bill 55, which extends legal safeguards for gambling entities licensed in Malta. Priorly, Germany’s gambling authority, the GGL, expressed its reservations about the bill. Moreover, the European Commission […]
Romania’s government, led by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, has intensified its grip on the nation’s gambling sector with the introduction of an emergency ordinance. Industry specialists suggest this move might freeze the active gambling scene in Romania. Immediate repercussions of the ordinance indicate a potential shutdown of online gambling platforms. The brick-and-mortar retail establishments, on […]
Entain’s Ladbrokes brand has received a warning from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding a social media poll related to the popular social media personality Jake Paul. The bookmaker conducted the poll in anticipation of Paul’s second boxing match against Tommy Fury in February. The poll posed the question: “So, we’ve got to ask the […]
Kentucky Racing Commission (KHRC) Given Six Months from June 28 to Establish Regulations and Licensing Procedures Following the Implementation of State Sports Betting Law on July 1 Get ready, Kentucky sports fans, as the excitement builds! The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has taken a momentous step towards establishing sports betting regulations and rules within […]
Dutch Gambling Regulator Reports on Enforcement Actions, Investigates Crypto Payments and Illegal Gambling on Social Media The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator in the Netherlands, has released a report detailing its enforcement actions in the first half of the year. The KSA’s investigations focused on various areas, including crypto payments, illegal gambling promotions on social […]