Gambling Giants Stunned! New Jersey's Campus Crackdown Leaves No Place For Betting Ads
New Jersey has taken a groundbreaking step to shield its college students from the pervasive influence of sports betting promotions on academic grounds.
Liam O'Brien - 9 Jul 2025
Political Quake Shelves Thai Casino Ambitions: Nation's Mega-Resort Plan Pulled Amidst Instability
Thailand's ambitious plan to legalize casino resorts has hit a significant roadblock, as the government officially withdrew a key legislative proposal this
Liam O'Brien - 9 Jul 2025
Global AML Net Tightens: SBOTOP Owner Faces Major Isle of Man Penalty, Reflecting Broader Regional Scrutiny
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has imposed a substantial penalty of £3,937,500 on Celton Manx, the parent company of the prominent
Liam O'Brien - 8 Jul 2025
New Era for French Gambling Oversight: Pauline Hot Assumes Leadership at ANJ
L’Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ), France’s national gambling regulator, has announced a key leadership change, appointing Pauline Hot as its new director
Liam O'Brien - 8 Jul 2025
Venetian Resort Pays US$850,000 to Settle Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas has agreed to pay US$850,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging religious discrimination. The case, brought by the U.S. Equal
Liam O'Brien - 7 Jul 2025
Singapore's Financial Integrity Tested: Major Banks Slapped with $21.5M in Fines Over AML Lapses Linked to Gambling
The city-state of Singapore, a cornerstone of global finance, has issued a definitive statement on its commitment to financial integrity, imposing a USD 21.4
Liam O'Brien - 6 Jul 2025
Australian Regulator Warns Influencers of Multi-Million-Dollar Penalties for Promoting Illegal Gambling
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a stern warning to social media influencers regarding the promotion of illegal gambling,
Liam O'Brien - 24 Jun 2025
Curaçao Extends Provisional Gambling Licences for Six Months Amidst Regulatory Overhaul
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has announced a six-month extension to its provisional gambling licences, allowing certain operators to continue offering
Liam O'Brien - 24 Jun 2025
Thailand Political Crisis Threatens Casino Legalisation Plan
Thailand’s ambitious plan to legalise casinos in the kingdom faces significant jeopardy, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s handling of the escalating
Liam O'Brien - 23 Jun 2025
New Zealand Regulator Seeks Operator Interest for Regulated iGaming Market Launch
The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued a formal call for online gambling operators interested in securing a license in the country’s
Liam O'Brien - 23 Jun 2025
Curaçao Gaming Authority Issues New Gambling Dispute Resolution Laws
The Caribbean island of Curaçao is introducing a sweeping new policy designed to regulate how online gambling operators handle player complaints. Under the
Liam O'Brien - 23 Jun 2025
Bacta President Rebuts ‘Unrepresentative’ BBC Gambling Investigation
John Bollom, President of Bacta, the UK's trade association for the amusement and gaming machine industry, has strongly defended high street gambling venues
Liam O'Brien - 23 Jun 2025
EU Launches Legal Action Against Malta Over Gaming Act’s Cross-Border Judgment Enforcement
The European Commission has formally launched infringement proceedings against Malta, alleging that the country is systematically obstructing the enforcement
Liam O'Brien - 20 Jun 2025
Indian Court Rejects PIL Against Online Opinion Trading Platforms, Cites Existing Laws
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a ban on online opinion trading platforms. The court ruled on
Liam O'Brien - 20 Jun 2025
Online Poker Market Valued at $5 Billion, Poised for Significant Growth
The global online poker market has evolved beyond its niche origins, reaching a turnover of $5.3 billion in 2024 and projected to more than double to $11.4
Liam O'Brien - 20 Jun 2025
Google Reverses Brazil Play Store Ban on Betting Apps, Amidst New Tax Hikes
Google has reversed its long-standing ban on betting applications being available on the Play Store in Brazil, a move that is expected to significantly impact
Liam O'Brien - 20 Jun 2025
PENN Entertainment Elects Two Board Members Amid Contentious Proxy Fight, Lawsuit Looms
PENN Entertainment’s annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday saw the expected election of two new board members, Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez,
Liam O'Brien - 19 Jun 2025
Japan Parliament Approves Sweeping Ban on Overseas Gambling Advertising
Japan’s Parliament has significantly intensified its efforts against illegal online gambling by approving a bill that explicitly bans advertising of overseas
Liam O'Brien - 19 Jun 2025
US States Intensify Crackdown on Sweepstakes Casinos: Louisiana, Mississippi, New York Take Action
Sweepstakes operators, particularly VGW Holdings, faced a challenging week across the United States as regulators in Louisiana and Mississippi issued
Liam O'Brien - 19 Jun 2025
UAE, Gibraltar Delisted from EU AML Risk Lists: Major Boost for Gaming Sector
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received a significant boost with its recent removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries with
Liam O'Brien - 18 Jun 2025