UKGC Winds Up Safer Gambling Advisory Board as New Levy-Funded Era Begins
The UK Gambling Commission has announced the planned closure of its Safer Gambling Advisory Board (ABSG), the influential body that has helped to shape Great
Liam O'Brien - 24 Sept 2025
More Troubles for Gameskraft as Minor Filing Fine Highlights Deeper Company Crisis
Gameskraft, once one of the giants of India's real-money gaming scene, has been hit with a regulatory penalty for a major administrative breach. However, the
Liam O'Brien - 24 Sept 2025
City of Dreams Sri Lanka Deploys Advanced JCM Payment Tech as New Regulatory Era Begins
City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the newly opened and first integrated resort in South Asia, has equipped its casino floor with a suite of advanced cash-handling and
Liam O'Brien - 23 Sept 2025
Michigan Bill Seeks to Legalise Office Pools and Casual Social Betting
Lawmakers in the US state of Michigan are considering a new bill that aims to formally legalise the kind of casual betting contests that its sponsor says
Liam O'Brien - 23 Sept 2025
Thailand's Unregulated Claw Machines Pose Youth Gambling Risk, New Survey Warns
A new survey in Thailand has revealed the massive popularity of claw crane machines among children and young adults, sparking fresh debate about youth
Liam O'Brien - 23 Sept 2025
Canadian Senator Pushes for National Ban on All Sports Betting Advertising
The regulated sports betting industry in Canada is facing a significant legislative threat, after a bill was introduced in the Senate that aims to ban all
Liam O'Brien - 12 Sept 2025
EU Hits Google with €2.95 Billion Fine for Abusing Dominance in Adtech Market
In one of its most significant enforcement actions to date, the European Commission has imposed a €2.95 billion fine on Google for systematically abusing its
Liam O'Brien - 12 Sept 2025
Philippine Casinos Face Major AML Probe Over Links to Public Corruption Scandal
The casino industry in the Philippines is facing a major new investigation from the country's financial intelligence unit, the Anti-Money Laundering Council
Liam O'Brien - 12 Sept 2025
Australia to Legislate on Gambling Ads as Stricter AML Rules Also Loom
Australia's regulated gambling industry is bracing for a significant tightening of the rules, as the federal government prepares to tackle two of the sector's
Liam O'Brien - 12 Sept 2025
Sweden Bans Unlicensed Operators as Low Online Casino Channelisation Persists
Sweden's gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has continued its enforcement campaign against the black market, issuing direct prohibition orders against two
Liam O'Brien - 12 Sept 2025
Curacao Moves to End 'Postbox' Model with New Local Staff and Office Requirements
The gambling regulator in Curacao has published new guidelines that will require all its licensed operators to establish and maintain a genuine physical
Liam O'Brien - 12 Sept 2025
UK Gambling Ad Crackdown Bites in Week One as Compliance Costs Soar
The first week of the United Kingdom's new, tougher gambling advertising regime has concluded, and its impact is already being felt across the industry. The
Liam O'Brien - 10 Sept 2025
Swedish Regulator Bans More Unlicensed Operators as Black Market Concerns Mount
Sweden's gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has continued its crackdown on the black market, issuing prohibition orders against two more companies, Bitx
Liam O'Brien - 10 Sept 2025
California on Brink of Banning Sweepstakes Casinos as Bill Passes Senate Unanimously
California is on the verge of outlawing online sweepstakes casinos after the state Senate passed Assembly Bill 831 with a unanimous and bipartisan 31-0 vote.
Liam O'Brien - 10 Sept 2025
Scottish Government Backs Bill to Ban Greyhound Racing, Citing Animal Welfare Concerns
The Scottish Government has officially backed a plan to outlaw greyhound racing, throwing its weight behind a private member's bill that will now almost
Liam O'Brien - 9 Sept 2025
Macau Bets Big on NBA Showcase to Drive Non-Gaming Tourism Strategy
In a major move to bolster its credentials as a global entertainment and tourism hub, Macau will host a week-long National Basketball Association (NBA)
Liam O'Brien - 9 Sept 2025
Thailand's Casino Legalisation Hopes Shelved as Vocal Opponent Anutin Charnvirakul Becomes PM
Anutin Charnvirakul has been formally appointed as Thailand's 32nd Prime Minister, a political development that has immediate and profound implications for
Liam O'Brien - 8 Sept 2025
Dutch Regulator Slams Operator Risk Analysis Systems as 'Ineffective' and Outdated
In a striking public critique of its own regulatory framework, the Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has published a study concluding that a
Liam O'Brien - 8 Sept 2025
PAGCOR Blocks ₱200 Million in Casino Winnings from Government Employees Amid Gambling Restrictions
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the nation’s state gaming regulator, has revealed that it has withheld or voided more than ₱200
Liam O'Brien - 7 Sept 2025
The Weekly Round-Up: Former Entain Chief Charged in Bribery Probe as India Bans Real-Money Gaming
It’s been one of those weeks where the industry's past and future collide spectacularly. The talk of the town here in Malta might be the major banking
Liam O'Brien - 29 Aug 2025