New analysis shows UK-licensed casinos are spending less on advertising. They are shifting the focus to safer gambling, while illegal operators ramp up unregulated online promotions.
New analysis shows UK-licensed casinos are spending less on advertising. They are shifting the focus to safer gambling, while illegal operators ramp up unregulated online promotions.
Bingo is not for cigarette-smoking ladies with purple hair - 2026 sees it taking centre stage in a charity fraud scheme that results in a new entry on the FBI Most Wanted List.
Despite a tightly regulated market, almost half of the gambling revenue in the Netherlands is flowing to illegal and unlicensed casinos. Here’s how the KSA plans to tackle this growing problem.
Play971 has launched as the UAE’s first fully licensed and regulated online iGaming platform, marking a historic shift from offshore gambling to a tightly controlled digital gaming market. But only within selected emirates and under strict rules.
Curaçao's parliament approved the new Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK). This is a major overhaul of the island's online-gambling regime. But does LOK deliver on its promise of stronger regulation and enhanced trust?
Italy has revamped its gambling licensing system with 52 newly rubber-stamped licenses coming into effect on November 14th. We examine the fallout and delve into the no more “skins” approach.
Arno Rutte, the Dutch State Secretary for Justice and Security, has taken charge of reshaping the country’s gambling sector since his predecessor stepped down amid political tensions. We examine the expected reforms on the cards.
Bingo is not for cigarette-smoking ladies with purple hair - 2026 sees it taking centre stage in a charity fraud scheme that results in a new entry on the FBI Most Wanted List.
Despite a tightly regulated market, almost half of the gambling revenue in the Netherlands is flowing to illegal and unlicensed casinos. Here’s how the KSA plans to tackle this growing problem.
Play971 has launched as the UAE’s first fully licensed and regulated online iGaming platform, marking a historic shift from offshore gambling to a tightly controlled digital gaming market. But only within selected emirates and under strict rules.
Curaçao's parliament approved the new Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK). This is a major overhaul of the island's online-gambling regime. But does LOK deliver on its promise of stronger regulation and enhanced trust?
Italy has revamped its gambling licensing system with 52 newly rubber-stamped licenses coming into effect on November 14th. We examine the fallout and delve into the no more “skins” approach.
Arno Rutte, the Dutch State Secretary for Justice and Security, has taken charge of reshaping the country’s gambling sector since his predecessor stepped down amid political tensions. We examine the expected reforms on the cards.
Sweden doubles down on enforcing its ban on gambling using credit-based deposit methods. Does this decision impact not only credit cards but also web wallets that can be funded using credit cards?
The Dutch regulator has slapped Tipico with a sizable fine for illegally targeting local players. The regulator's new fines however could see future transgressors pay far more aggressive turnover based penalties.
EU Lotto, the Lottoland website operator, has received a million-dollar fine after investigations proved that the operator had slacked on regulatory compliance. Read on to find out what exactly led to the huge UK Gambling Commission fine.
Online casino operators are excited by the news that Ontario plans to approve and distribute online gambling licenses to applicants before the end of 2021.
Not a month after being fined €3 million in Sweden Mr Green Casino was found guilty of contravening Denmark's advertising code of conduct by airing an ad deemed to be targeting children. However, not everyone agrees that the operator is the guilty party.
The Spanish DGOJ announced an agreement with the Higher Sports Council (CSD) to monitor sports betting for fraud and crime using the National Gambling Alert System. Plus, minister Alberto Garzón warns of more intense regulations on gambling.
Connecticut tribal gaming expansion compacts receive the federal green light as the state enters the final round of preparations. Regulated sports betting and iGaming are expected to go live in the Nutmeg State sometime in October.
Japanese legislator for the IR policymaking team has been found guilty of receiving bribes to smoothen 500.com’s path to winning a casino resort license in Hokkaido. The accused has maintained his innocence after receiving a four-year prison sentence.
The Dutch Gambling Authority continues to protect its citizens from untrustworthy gambling operators by pursuing legal action against illegal online bingo and online lottery providers.
The US DOI has given the final green light for nine of sixteen tribes in Washington to offer sports betting. Like for casino gaming, there’s no provision for the tribes to share revenue with the state from sports betting proceeds.
UK operator Daub Alderney Limited has received an official warning and a £5.85 million fine for regulatory breaches that took place before it was bought out by Rank Group in October 2019.
Recent developments in the Brazilian government are pointing to a positive change in licensed gambling. After 70 years of restrictions, the country could soon develop 26 land-based casinos and look to regulate online gambling.
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