California Sweepstakes Ban is Official as Governor Newsom Signs AB 831 into Law
In a landmark decision for the US gaming industry, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 831, officially enacting the California
Liam O'Brien - 13 Oct 2025
NFL Ad Spend Drops as Sportsbooks Pivot to More Cost-Efficient NBA and MLB Buys
New data on sports betting advertising in the United States has revealed a crucial shift in operator strategy. While the National Football League (NFL)
Liam O'Brien - 9 Oct 2025
Richard Desmond's £1.3bn Lawsuit Against UKGC Over National Lottery Licence Begins in High Court
The long-running and bitter dispute over the awarding of the UK National Lottery licence has finally reached the High Court in London. A trial opened this
Liam O'Brien - 6 Oct 2025
The Weekly Round-Up: Europe Sets Landmark Standard on Gambling Harm as US Judge Rules Big Tech Must Face Lawsuits
This week, the industry's tectonic plates shifted. We saw the culmination of years of cross-border collaboration in Europe result in a landmark agreement that
Liam O'Brien - 3 Oct 2025
Sweden Finalises Blanket Ban on Credit for All Gambling from April 2026
The Swedish government has published the final text of a new law that will introduce a comprehensive "blanket ban on using credit for gambling." The strict
Liam O'Brien - 1 Oct 2025
Nevada Loosens Rules for High-Limit Gaming Salons Despite AML Concerns
Ely, UK - 1st October 2025 - Nevada has officially adopted a new, more liberal set of regulations for its exclusive, high-limit gaming salons, in a move
Liam O'Brien - 1 Oct 2025
Chile Supreme Court Orders ISP Block of All Unlicensed Gambling Sites
In a dramatic development for the Latin American iGaming market, Chile's Supreme Court has ordered the country's largest telecommunication firms to block all
Liam O'Brien - 1 Oct 2025
Apple, Google, and Meta Must Face Social Casino Lawsuits as Judge Rejects Section 230 Shield
Ely, UK - 1st October 2025 - In a landmark ruling with potentially seismic implications for the social casino industry, a US federal judge in California has
Liam O'Brien - 1 Oct 2025
Dutch Regulator KSA Targets Repeat Offender Influencers in Illegal Gambling Crackdown
The Dutch gambling authority (KSA) has escalated its fight against illegal gambling, taking direct enforcement action against three social media influencers
Liam O'Brien - 1 Oct 2025
Senegal Supreme Court Paves Way for Second National Lottery Platform
Wolverhampton, UK - 30th September 2025 - Senegal's national lottery (LONASE) has won a landmark legal battle that confirms its right to work with multiple
Liam O'Brien - 30 Sept 2025
German Regulator GGL Issues Stark Warning on Youth Risks from Illegal Gambling
Wolverhampton, UK - 30th September 2025 - Germany's national gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has sounded the alarm
Liam O'Brien - 30 Sept 2025
Pakistan's Crackdown on Influencers Widens as YouTuber Rajab Butt is Charged Over Illegal Gambling Ads
London, UK - 29th September 2025 - Pakistan's cybercrime agency has formally charged another prominent social media influencer, Rajab Butt, for his alleged
Liam O'Brien - 29 Sept 2025
Swedish Regulator Upgrades Money Laundering Risk for Online Betting and Casinos
London, UK - 29th September 2025 - Sweden's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has published a new national risk assessment that significantly upgrades the
Liam O'Brien - 29 Sept 2025
Mexico Admits 1947 Gambling Law is Obsolete but Pushes Punitive 50% Tax
London, UK - 29th September 2025 - The government of Mexico has found itself in a deeply contradictory position, publicly admitting that its foundational
Liam O'Brien - 29 Sept 2025
Vietnam Proposes Raising Football Betting Limit to $380 in Major Regulatory Overhaul
London, UK - 29th September 2025 - The government of Vietnam is making a renewed and significant attempt to establish a viable, regulated market for
Liam O'Brien - 29 Sept 2025
UK Government Review Calls for Urgent Action on Unregulated 'Skins Gambling'
London, UK - 26th September 2025 - The UK government has put the world of skins gambling on notice, with a new review from the Department for Culture, Media
Liam O'Brien - 26 Sept 2025
Stake Compliance Chief Calls for 'Regulatory Stability' in New LatAm Gambling Markets
London, UK - 26th September 2025 - A senior compliance executive from major online gambling operator Stake has issued a public call for regulatory stability
Liam O'Brien - 26 Sept 2025
Japan Makes First Arrests Under New Law Banning Online Casino Advertising
Authorities in Japan have wasted no time in enforcing a tough new law designed to cripple the promotion of illegal gambling, making their first high-profile
Liam O'Brien - 26 Sept 2025
INTERPOL's 'Operation HAECHI VI' Recovers $439M in Global Cybercrime and Illegal Gambling Crackdown
A major global cybercrime operation coordinated by INTERPOL has resulted in the recovery of $439 million in criminal proceeds, marking one of the most
Liam O'Brien - 26 Sept 2025
Sweden Proposes Radical Overhaul of Gambling Law, Shifting Onus to Payment Providers
The Swedish government has unveiled a proposed legislative overhaul that would fundamentally rewrite the rules of engagement in its fight against the online
Liam O'Brien - 25 Sept 2025