Are NFT fantasy sports games illegal gambling? The UK Gambling Commission thinks so, as they’ve launched a prosecution against Sorare, a popular cryptocurrency-based fantasy sports platform. This high-profile case has ignited a debate on whether NFT-based games like Sorare violate gambling laws. If found guilty, this case could redefine the future of NFT gaming and […]
Are you aware of the impending shakeup in Alabama’s gambling landscape? The state is on the brink of redefining its gambling laws, as a newly proposed bill seeks to make electronic bingo machines and other games of chance illegal. If passed, this law could drastically increase fines and penalties for violators. Keep reading to discover […]
UK Black Market Gambling Surges to £4.3bn Annually, BGC Study Warns A staggering £4.3bn is wagered each year on the UK’s black market, according to a new Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) study. Conducted by Frontier Economics, this eye-opening report is the first in-depth investigation into illegal gambling in the UK since the government’s April […]
Casino Bello Blocked in Australia as ACMA Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken decisive action by ordering Australian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block access to Casino Bello, an offshore gambling site operating illegally in the country. This move is part of ACMA’s ongoing efforts to enforce […]
Brazil’s Banking Federation Chief Calls for Immediate Credit Card Ban on Gambling Payments Brazil’s unregulated gambling market faces a critical challenge as the use of credit cards continues unchecked. The Brazilian Federation of Banks (Febraban) president, Isaac Sidney, is calling for the immediate implementation of a credit card ban on gambling transactions. Learn why Sidney […]
Osaka Police Arrest Three in $35 Million Illegal Online Gambling Laundering Case Japan’s ongoing battle against illegal online gambling has intensified with the arrest of three individuals in Osaka. Authorities uncovered a sophisticated money laundering scheme linked to overseas online gambling platforms, exposing the depth of the issue in Japan’s tightly regulated gambling market. This […]
Philippine DOJ to Investigate Alleged POGO Mass Grave in Pampanga Amid Mounting Concerns The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a thorough investigation into alleged mass graves linked to POGO operations in Porac, Pampanga, following alarming reports from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC). The discovery of these graves, found within the compounds of […]
PAGCOR Cuts License Fees to Boost Gaming Industry Competitiveness and Curb Illegal Gambling PAGCOR’s latest move aims to invigorate the gaming industry in the Philippines. With proposed reductions in license fees and taxes, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) seeks to level the playing field, attract more investors, and curb the flourishing illegal gambling […]
Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on 79 Illegal Gambling Websites in Major Enforcement Sweep The Danish Gambling Authority is taking decisive action to protect consumers from the dangers of illegal gambling. With 79 websites blocked in a single court-approved move, Denmark is intensifying its efforts to safeguard its regulated market and shield vulnerable populations from […]
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 […]