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December 5, 2024

Indonesia Leverages AI to Combat Online Gambling Surge

Indonesia’s war against online gambling intensifies as the government blocks 380,000 illegal sites using advanced artificial intelligence. As gambling losses reach RP327 trillion, the country’s new leadership prioritizes eradicating this widespread issue with bold measures. Discover how AI-driven cyber-patrols and financial scrutiny are reshaping Indonesia’s approach to combating online gambling. Learn about the strategies fueling […]

Business , Regulation

December 3, 2024

WHO Calls for Gambling Ad Ban and Stronger Regulation

The gambling industry’s rapid growth has caught the World Health Organisation’s attention, prompting a call for urgent global action. WHO’s latest report reveals alarming public health concerns, labeling responsible gambling measures as ineffective and urging a global ad ban. Imagine a safer gambling landscape where advertising bans and strict regulations protect vulnerable populations and promote […]

EMEA , Regulation

October 22, 2024

Bulgaria’s NRA Adds 52 More Gambling Operators to Blacklist

Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed online gambling operators, adding 52 more sites to the country’s growing blacklist. These sites, which targeted Bulgarian players without proper licenses, face potential legal action and ISP blocks if they fail to comply with local regulations. Bulgaria’s NRA Blacklists 52 Unlicensed Gambling Sites, Expands […]

North America

April 22, 2024

Minnesota Bill to Ban Historical Horse Racing Machines Advances

Minnesota Moves Closer to Banning Historical Horse Racing Machines Minnesota Contemplates a Future Without Historical Horse Racing Machines – In a significant legislative move, Minnesota is on the brink of altering its gambling landscape. HF 5724, a bill that seeks to ban historical horse racing (HHR) machines statewide, has successfully passed the Minnesota House State […]

Legislation

April 22, 2024

Ukraine Bans Gambling for Military to Boost Morale and Security

Ukraine Implements Gambling Ban for Military Personnel Amid Morale and Security Concerns A Resolute Response to a Rising Issue: Strengthening Ukraine’s Defense Through a Military Gambling Ban – In a decisive move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has officially prohibited gambling among the nation’s military forces, addressing acute concerns about its detrimental impact on morale and […]

Legislation

April 10, 2024

Romania Implements New Law Banning Slots Machines in Smaller Towns

Romania Introduces Stringent Gambling Regulations, Impacting Rural Towns In a groundbreaking move, Romania’s gambling landscape faces substantial reform with the introduction of “Legea Păcănelelor” (The Pannel Law). Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, heralding from the PSD-&-PNL coalition government, has successfully led the charge to implement a ban on gambling establishments in towns with less than 15,000 […]

EMEA , Legislation , Regulation

March 21, 2024

Georgia Implements Gambling Ban for Youths and Public Workers

Georgia’s Bold Move: New Gambling Regulations to Shape a Responsible Future In an unprecedented stride towards responsible gambling, Georgia has unveiled a set of stringent regulations aimed at curbing gambling-related harm. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili, these new rules not only prohibit public sector employees and individuals under the age of 25 from participating […]

Legislation , Regulation

February 12, 2024

Albania Partially Lifts Sports Betting Ban to Combat Black Market Surge

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 […]

EMEA , Legislation

February 9, 2024

Netherlands Takes a Bold Step Towards a Total Gambling Ad Ban

A Landmark Proposal for Comprehensive Ad Prohibition In an unprecedented move, Derk Boswijk of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) has introduced a motion to entirely ban gambling advertisements across the Netherlands. This initiative seeks to fortify existing regulations, extending the prohibition to previously exempt digital platforms including on-demand streaming services and social media. Towards a […]

Latam & Carribean , Legislation , News By Region

January 24, 2024

Ecuador’s Casino Conundrum: Proposal to Lift Gambling Ban Drops from President’s Referendum

A Revelation of Shifting Priorities: Ecuador’s Decision on Casino Reopening In a surprising turn of events, Ecuador’s government initially included a proposal to resume gambling and reopen casinos in a referendum submitted to the Constitutional Court at the start of 2024. However, this proposal has been notably omitted from the final list of questions, marking […]