Six More Brazilian Gambling Operators Apply for Licences Following Government’s Enforcement Warning Brazil’s gambling market is approaching a significant regulatory shift, and operators are racing to meet compliance. This week, six more Brazilian gambling operators applied for licences after the country’s Ministry of Finance issued a stern warning. From 1 October 2024, any operator without […]
Kazakhstan Establishes Gambling Regulation Committee Amid Industry Concerns Over Centralized Control Kazakhstan’s gambling industry is facing sweeping changes. The country’s Tourism and Sports Ministry has formed a new committee dedicated to regulating the gambling sector, raising both hopes and concerns. This committee aims to tighten control and ensure compliance, but critics warn of potential overreach […]
Buenos Aires Legislator Pushes for Online Gambling Ban Amid Concerns Over Minors and Vulnerable Groups As online gambling continues to grow in Buenos Aires, concerns about its impact on minors and vulnerable groups are escalating. Gabriel Solano, a member of the Workers’ Leftist Front in the Buenos Aires City legislature, has proposed a bill aimed […]
Philippine Senate Moves to Permanently Ban Offshore Gaming Operations Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has made a bold declaration: the Philippine Senate is determined to permanently ban offshore gaming operators regardless of who holds the presidential office in the future. This decision aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s stance against offshore gambling, marking a pivotal moment in […]
Albanese Defends Partial Ban on Gambling Ads, Citing Balance Between Regulation and Personal Freedom Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sparked intense debate by defending his government’s stance on a partial ban on gambling ads. While addressing the public outcry from gambling harm campaigners, Albanese stressed the need to balance regulation with individual freedoms. However, […]
Austrian Gambling Trade Body Calls for Urgent Reform After Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Legal Gaps Austria’s gambling laws are under intense scrutiny following a landmark Supreme Court ruling, sparking urgent calls for reform from the Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG). With the court highlighting significant legal gaps, industry stakeholders are demanding immediate changes […]
Norway’s Conservative Party Pushes to End Gambling Monopoly, Advocates for Market Liberalization Norway’s Conservative Party has boldly joined the call to end the nation’s longstanding gambling monopoly. This pivotal move could transform Norway’s gambling landscape, bringing the country in line with its Scandinavian neighbors. As the last Scandinavian country to maintain a gambling monopoly, Norway’s […]
Massachusetts Struggles to Curb Illegal Sports Betting Despite Legalization Efforts Massachusetts took a bold step in 2023 by legalizing sports betting, hoping to diminish the illegal market. But new research reveals that underground gambling remains stubbornly prevalent. As the state tries to tighten its grip on regulated betting, the persistence of unlicensed operators poses a […]
Bet365 Faces Regulatory Scrutiny in New Jersey for Accepting Bets on Past Events Bet365’s reputation is once again under fire as the online sportsbook faces fines in New Jersey for violating state regulations. The gambling giant, which has been repeatedly fined in the U.S., finds itself at the center of controversy for accepting bets on […]
Maine Casino Inspectors Demand Resignation of Chief Regulator Amid Accusations of Mismanagement Maine’s gambling landscape is embroiled in controversy as all nine casino inspectors have called for the resignation of the Maine Gambling Control Unit’s (MGCU) executive director, Milton Champion. The inspectors allege a dysfunctional work environment, a disregard for regulatory duties, and decisions that […]