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FEATUREDTrio of Appeals Denied as Swedish Courts Back Spelinspektionen
Trio of Appeals Denied as Swedish Courts Back Spelinspektionen
When the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate penalised three operators in 2019, it did not expect a string of court cases would follow. All three of the operators appealed the Spelinspektionen’s findings through several cases at three of the country’s cour...Jul 13, 2022FEATUREDOntario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
Ontario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
In a move geared towards protecting vulnerable youth, Ontario has banned professional athletes’ appearances in online gambling ads, with the new restrictions poised to take effect on February 28, 2024. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AG...Aug 31, 2023FEATUREDNorth Carolina House Axes Mobile Sports Betting Measure
North Carolina House Axes Mobile Sports Betting Measure
A Senate bill proposing the legalization of mobile sports betting was shut down in the North Carolina House on Wednesday, shattering any hopes of such a law being passed in 2022. The said bill, SB688, was rejected by a close vote of 53-49 in the Hous...Jun 23, 2022FEATUREDKSA Issues Celebrity Advertising Ban Reminder
KSA Issues Celebrity Advertising Ban Reminder
Despite being one of the more recent online gambling regulators, only entering the marketplace in 2022, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has proven to be one of the more proactive and level-headed of its peers. While they are...Jun 16, 2022FEATUREDWestern Australia Legislators Move to Beef Up Gaming Regulations
Western Australia Legislators Move to Beef Up Gaming Regulations
Western Australia is updating its gambling laws, and from the look of things, the regulatory changes will be stricter on casino operators that will fail to toe the line. The definitive move to introduce the reforms came on Wednesday, the same day New...Jun 25, 2022FEATUREDAustralia Bans 8 Online Casinos Accused of Defrauding Players
Australia Bans 8 Online Casinos Accused of Defrauding Players
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to remove the kit gloves and ban several online casinos that have recently generated a slew of complaints from local players. These new bans bring the number of blocked websites to more th...Jun 18, 2022FEATUREDAustralia Parliamentary Committee Presses for Ban on Gambling Ads
Australia Parliamentary Committee Presses for Ban on Gambling Ads
An Australian parliamentary committee has urged the federal government to effect a ban on advertising for online gambling during sports events within three years. The pleas to implement such a ban came from Australia’s House of Representatives standi...Jun 29, 2023FEATUREDTrio of Appeals Denied as Swedish Courts Back Spelinspektionen
Trio of Appeals Denied as Swedish Courts Back Spelinspektionen
When the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate penalised three operators in 2019, it did not expect a string of court cases would follow. All three of the operators appealed the Spelinspektionen’s findings through several cases at three of the country’s cour...Jul 13, 2022FEATUREDOntario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
Ontario Bans Use of Pro Athletes & Celebrities in Sports Betting Ads
In a move geared towards protecting vulnerable youth, Ontario has banned professional athletes’ appearances in online gambling ads, with the new restrictions poised to take effect on February 28, 2024. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AG...Aug 31, 2023FEATUREDNorth Carolina House Axes Mobile Sports Betting Measure
North Carolina House Axes Mobile Sports Betting Measure
A Senate bill proposing the legalization of mobile sports betting was shut down in the North Carolina House on Wednesday, shattering any hopes of such a law being passed in 2022. The said bill, SB688, was rejected by a close vote of 53-49 in the Hous...Jun 23, 2022FEATUREDKSA Issues Celebrity Advertising Ban Reminder
KSA Issues Celebrity Advertising Ban Reminder
Despite being one of the more recent online gambling regulators, only entering the marketplace in 2022, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has proven to be one of the more proactive and level-headed of its peers. While they are...Jun 16, 2022FEATUREDWestern Australia Legislators Move to Beef Up Gaming Regulations
Western Australia Legislators Move to Beef Up Gaming Regulations
Western Australia is updating its gambling laws, and from the look of things, the regulatory changes will be stricter on casino operators that will fail to toe the line. The definitive move to introduce the reforms came on Wednesday, the same day New...Jun 25, 2022FEATUREDAustralia Bans 8 Online Casinos Accused of Defrauding Players
Australia Bans 8 Online Casinos Accused of Defrauding Players
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to remove the kit gloves and ban several online casinos that have recently generated a slew of complaints from local players. These new bans bring the number of blocked websites to more th...Jun 18, 2022FEATUREDAustralia Parliamentary Committee Presses for Ban on Gambling Ads
Australia Parliamentary Committee Presses for Ban on Gambling Ads
An Australian parliamentary committee has urged the federal government to effect a ban on advertising for online gambling during sports events within three years. The pleas to implement such a ban came from Australia’s House of Representatives standi...Jun 29, 2023EU Court Brands Loot Boxes as Illegal Games of Chance
EU Court Brands Loot Boxes as Illegal Games of Chance
Loot boxes in video games have been a point of contention worldwide for years. Gaming companies like EA have reported earnings in excess of $1.5 billion annually from selling in-game microtransactions, which reward the buyer with randomly selected ch...Nov 23, 2023Amazon Faces Legal Action Over Social Casino Games
Amazon Faces Legal Action Over Social Casino Games
In an attempt to cash in on the rise of social casino gaming in countries like the USA, where real money gambling is strictly governed, Amazon has allegedly been allowing customers to download and install social casino-themed games from their online...Nov 14, 2023Will Italy Answer the Call to Update its Outdated Gambling Act?
Will Italy Answer the Call to Update its Outdated Gambling Act?
Italy’s gambling laws have long remained stagnant, but a call for an update to the Gambling Act has been issued. However, it could have serious repercussions. Falling back to old habits is easy and comfortable, especially when it comes to entert...Nov 09, 2023Lawmakers in the Philippines Demand POGO Closure
Lawmakers in the Philippines Demand POGO Closure
The Philippines has always had an unstable relationship with Philippine offshore gambling operators (POGO). However, for the most part, the worst that came of it was unnecessary but manageable tension with China as these land-based casinos tried to e...Nov 01, 2023Oklahoma Legislators Shoot Down Two Tribal Gaming Compacts
Oklahoma Legislators Shoot Down Two Tribal Gaming Compacts
On October 25th, lawmakers in the Sooner State, serving on the Joint Committee on State-Tribal Relations, voted to kill casino gaming compacts for two small tribal nations – the United Keetowah Band of Cherokee (UKB) Indians and the Kialegee Tribal T...Oct 30, 2023Regulated Gambling in the UK and its Political Nemesis
Regulated Gambling in the UK and its Political Nemesis
In a surprisingly frank speech at the International Association of Gambling Regulators (IAGR) Conference in Gaborone earlier this month, UK Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes shared the challenges of regulating gambling in a region where it is a p...Oct 30, 2023Italy's €1 Billion Unlicensed Gambling Market
Italy's €1 Billion Unlicensed Gambling Market
It’s a universal truth that when you tell someone not to do something, they want to do that thing even more than before. That has been found true in the case of unregulated and unlicensed online casinos in Italy, where illegal online gambling is esti...Oct 24, 2023The Ban on Electronic Skill Games Reinstated by Virginia Supreme Court
The Ban on Electronic Skill Games Reinstated by Virginia Supreme Court
The Virginia Supreme Court has reinstated the ban on electronic skill games, making them illegal once more. This ruling reverses an earlier injunction by a lower court that had stalled the enforcement of the ban, permitting thousands of the machines...Oct 16, 2023Germany Eyes Loot Box Regulation Crackdown
Germany Eyes Loot Box Regulation Crackdown
There are many elements that make games popular today, with loot boxes being among the most popular. In the past few years, the popularity of these boxes has grown quite rapidly, reaching audiences of various ages. The main concern regarding...Oct 08, 2023Curacao Set Become a Safer Haven for Online Casino Fans
Curacao Set Become a Safer Haven for Online Casino Fans
Curacao’s Gaming Control Board (GCB) has long had a reputation for being an online gambling regulator that lets just about anything go. Operators had the freedom to do and offer whatever they pleased under a gambling license that covered many types o...Sep 21, 2023Italian Court Orders AGCOM to Withdraw €750,000 Google Gambling Ad Case
Italian Court Orders AGCOM to Withdraw €750,000 Google Gambling Ad Case
Google Ireland Limited received closure earlier this month in a court case that has been ongoing in Italy since last year. July 2022 saw the company brought to heel by the Communications Authority of Italy (AGCOM) for what it deemed to be violations...Sep 12, 2023DOI Calls Out West Flagler Over FL Sports Betting Rehearing Request
DOI Calls Out West Flagler Over FL Sports Betting Rehearing Request
The Department of the Interior (DOI) has fired back in response to West Flagler and Associates’ request for an ‘en banc’ hearing in the ongoing legal battle over sports betting in Florida. The DOI has argued that the firm’s request is unwarranted. Th...Sep 02, 2023