Shutting Down the Wild West of Gambling Romania’s not messing around anymore! The National Office for Gambling (ONJN) just dropped the hammer, blacklisting 30 sketchy websites for running illegal online casinos. We’re talking sites like wazbee.casino, jacktop.com, and a bunch of shady “nv” domains that were luring in Romanian players without a proper license. This…
A Game-Changing Move Picture this: Sri Lanka’s gearing up to roll the dice on a shiny new Gambling Regulatory Authority, and it’s got everyone buzzing. On August 12, 2025, the Committee on Public Finance, with MP Rauff Hakeem running the show (Dr. Harsha de Silva was out), gave the green light to a bill that’s…
A Public Health Mess That’s Gotta Stop Brazil’s Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, is fed up with the online gambling boom, and he’s not holding back. He’s calling it a straight-up public health disaster that’s tearing into vulnerable folks and needs to be reined in, like, yesterday. The guy’s got a point—betting sites have been popping…
Strengthening Financial Control for Customers The Bank of Ireland has introduced a new voluntary gambling block, allowing customers to have more control over their expenses. Customers can now block debit card transactions to gambling transactions, including online casino transactions, slot machine transactions, and transactions from lottery sites. The block will work for both personal and…
Government Broadens Scope of Approved Betting Games Brazil’s government has made a big change to betting rules, opening up new opportunities for both betting operators and esports fans. Many new events are now available for fixed-odds betting, including popular shooter games that were previously excluded. Before, only games accepted by the International Olympic Committee could…
To tackle the rising issues and the consequential harms due to gambling, a more robust range of services has been instituted in Liverpool based on research, prevention, and support. The shift followed shortly after the revealing study conducted by the Liverpool City Council alongside Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) that brought to light unsettling statistics…
Hong Kong is seriously considering a major change in policy by legalizing betting on basketball . He has invited the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) to now submit a detailed proposal. Just last week, after the 2025-26 Budget announcement, the government acknowledged the need to find new revenues as it sought to address its disturbing…
Unprecedentedly, seven of the most significant financial services firms in the UK – Barclays, First Direct, HSBC UK, Monzo, Nationwide, Starling, and Virgin Money – came together in support of a new national program to tackle gambling-related harm. The work is an 18-month project called the Gambling Harms Action Lab, led by the Money and…
Not long ago, TheLotter US warned about the potential and growing number of cyber or phishing scams for online lottery consumers. As scamming methods are becoming wiser, the website is encouraging people to be completely aware and prudent when using any online lottery-related services. According to Yael Hertz, the CEO of TheLotter Group, personal data…
Sky Betting & Gaming lost its court battle over the illegal exploitation of customers’ data. The High Court ruled that the Flutter Entertainment-owned operator breached data protection laws by using personal information for profiling and direct marketing. The judgment established that the betting operator’s targeted advertising based on cookie usage did not comply with the…
Regulatory Approval Opens the Gates of Denmark to Hacksaw Gaming The approval from Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, has given Hacksaw Gaming the go-ahead. As of January 1, 2025, the company will go live with its iGaming content for players in Denmark. This has been yet another significant step in the ongoing strategy of Hacksaw…
Sweden Steps Up Against Match-Fixing Sweden joined the Macolin Convention as a step towards the international process of combating match-fixing, in an attempt to strengthen its international cooperation with regard to sports competitions’ integrity. The move shows that Sweden wants to be more responsible concerning the growing threat of game manipulations around the world. The…
New Era for Lottery Gaming in the UAE The United Arab Emirates is going to introduce a first-ever regulated national lottery, and it will be operated by The Game LLC and regulated by the newly created GCGRA– General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. This is a great leap forward in the hugely evolving gaming landscape of…
Illegal gambling advertising has significantly reduced search results on Google after updates to the platform’s advertising policies. According to the Joint Gambling Authority of the States, GGL, Google updated its policy on “Gambling and Other Games” on 25 September 2024 and tightened restrictions. Only gambling operators and intermediaries licensed by GGL will now be allowed…
The Cayman Islands are considering slackening rules on casinos aboard cruise ships visiting its shores to try and bring more tourist money to their shores. Minister of Tourism and Ports Kenneth Bryan recently announced that Caymanian law should permit cruise lines to keep their onboard casinos open while in Caymanian waters. Currently, this practice is…
Today, the Gambling Commission publishes its 2024 Young People and Gambling Report, which provides insight into the extent of exposure to and participation in gambling by young people aged between 11 and 17. Conducted from January to June 2024, this research involved students and found that 27% of participants spent their own money on gambling…
The Federal Court of Australia will impose a financial penalty of AU$67m on the SkyCity Adelaide Casino for violating Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), one of the country’s regulatory authorities responsible for tracking illegal transactions, brought this lawsuit, highlighting serious gaps in the casino’s…
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced a significant decision that declares Tipbet’s authorization to operate terminated with immediate effect. It is a company with long-term implications on it that needs quick steps taken to comply with regulations. The Consequences of the Cancellation The company has been hit hard by the withdrawal of Tipbet’s authorization….
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, stands firm in his declaration: there will be no second casino in the country. Emphasizing a shift towards digital transformation, energy transition, and AI, Anwar asserts these sectors as pivotal for Malaysia’s advancement. Anwar’s Confirmation at QEF During the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) 2024, Anwar reiterated Malaysia’s stance…
Introducing The Ugly Mug Sportsbook Elys BMG Group’s latest venture, The Ugly Mug sportsbook, has received the green light from the regulators in Washington DC. The District of Columbia Office of Lottery and Gaming Regulation and Oversight Division (DCOLG) has provisionally approved the sportsbook for a grand opening at the end of the month. The…
