British Columbia Lottery Corporation Implements Measures to Safeguard Responsible Gaming and Prevent Unauthorized Access to Provincial Casinos. Effective immediately (June 26), the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has introduced new requirements in its casinos across the Canadian province, as part of their commitment to promoting responsible gaming. The updated protocols mandate that all visitors to […]
Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee has officially signed the bill legalizing online casinos in the state. The legislation, known as SB948/HB6348A, was introduced by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and Representative Gregory J. Costantino. Under the new law, Rhode Island residents aged 21 and above will be able to play table games remotely through their […]
After filing for bankruptcy, Tipster’s sports betting license has been revoked by Germany’s GGL. In April, Tipster gained attention when it was subjected to a large-scale police raid as part of a global investigation into illegal gambling, money laundering, and tax evasion. Upon conducting a regulatory inspection, the German gambling regulator determined that Tipster no […]
Kindred’s Ongoing Battle Against Norway’s Monopoly Gambling System Ends in Legal Victory for Lottstift. Norway’s gambling regulator, Lottstift, has reiterated its call for Kindred to cease its operations in the Norwegian market indefinitely. This comes after Lottstift secured a significant legal victory in its dispute against Trannel International, a subsidiary of the Swedish gambling operator. […]
Videoslots and its sibling brand, Mr Vegas, are set to venture into the Canadian market, offering a diverse range of games sourced from various studios. Videoslots, a prominent gaming operator, has revealed its plans to introduce its online casino platform in Ontario, Canada. Alongside its sister brand, Mr Vegas, Videoslots aims to enter the market […]
Preparations are underway for the establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) as autumn approaches. In light of this development, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing the issue of problem gambling for the new Irish gambling regulator. With the GRAI set to become operational, the […]
Curaçao-based Online Platform Refutes Wrongdoing and Supports Finance Minister’s Inquiry Curaçao’s finance minister, Javier Silvania, initiated an investigation into Prolific Trade NV, the company operating Blaze.com, based on reported abuses. Trust service provider Emoore NV is responsible for managing Blaze.com. Media allegations and YouTuber’s claims Blaze.com faced scrutiny in Brazil over allegations of money laundering, […]
Finland Set to Introduce Licensing for Online Casino and Sports Betting Finland’s government announces its intention to liberalize the country’s gambling industry and put an end to the gambling monopoly held by state operator Veikkaus. The move aims to establish a licensed gambling market by 2026 at the latest. Government’s Reform Agenda and Measures The […]
Latam gambling expert Thomas Carvalhaes emphasizes the need for Brazil to adopt a regulatory framework similar to that of Colombia to establish a sustainable and well-regulated online gambling market. Carvalhaes, the managing director of Brazilian online betting operator Vai De Bob and a seasoned professional in the industry, has previously assisted global brands like Hero […]
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has taken the decision to cancel the licence of MKC Limited due to its significant breaches of various regulations. MKC, based in Malta, operated the Betworld247 sports betting and casino site under its B2C gaming service licence. However, as a result of this regulatory action, the company is no longer […]