The sweepstakes gaming industry faces intense scrutiny as VGW Holdings pulls out of Connecticut following a regulatory crackdown. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has ordered the leading sweepstakes operator to cease operations, citing unlicensed gambling. With increasing pressure on sweepstakes gaming, operators now face a shifting landscape of compliance and regulatory challenges. Discover how […]
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 […]
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 […]
Belgian Gambling Regulator Urgently Needs More Funding to Enforce Advertising Ban Belgium’s gambling regulator, Kansspelcommissie, is struggling to enforce the nation’s strict gambling advertising ban, raising alarms about the regulator’s ability to uphold critical public safety measures. A new report reveals that underfunding and understaffing are severely hampering Kansspelcommissie’s operational effectiveness, leading to inconsistent enforcement […]
KSA Urges Sauber Racing Team and Dutch Grand Prix to Avoid Stake Promotion at Zandvoort As the world of Formula 1 gears up for the highly anticipated Dutch Grand Prix, a significant regulatory issue has surfaced. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, has strongly urged the Sauber racing team and the Dutch Grand Prix […]
Concerns Rise Over Unlicensed Gambling in Czech Republic Amid Discrepancies in Official Data In recent developments within the Czech Republic’s gambling industry, serious concerns have been raised regarding the true extent of unlicensed gambling. The Institute for the Regulation of Gambling (IPRH), a prominent trade group, has highlighted significant discrepancies in government-provided data, urging for […]
APAJO Calls for Urgent Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling in Portugal In a bid to protect consumers and safeguard the integrity of the Portuguese gambling market, the Portuguese online gambling and betting trade association, APAJO, has issued a stark warning about the growing prevalence of unlicensed gambling platforms in the country. This alarming trend not only […]
Austrian Court Orders Player to Return Winnings Amid Unlicensed Gambling Controversy In a groundbreaking legal decision that could set a precedent for future cases, an Austrian player has been ordered to return a portion of their gambling winnings after being found in violation of Austria’s strict gambling laws. This ruling highlights the ongoing tension between […]
German Gambling Body: Unlicensed Market Bigger Than Regulator Claims The German gambling market faces a critical challenge that could undermine its integrity! The Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV) warns that the unlicensed gambling market is far larger than the regulator’s estimates. Learn why urgent regulatory review is needed and how this issue impacts the entire gambling […]
Unlicensed Gambling Leads to Significant Drop in French Bets for Euro 2024 The French betting market faces a crisis during Euro 2024! Unlicensed gambling has caused a significant drop in bets placed with licensed bookmakers. Discover how this trend affects the market and what it means for the future of regulated betting. Stay informed on […]