The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has released the latest version of its advertising and promotion guidelines, imposing stricter compliance requirements on licensed gambling operators. This revision covers the "Disclosure Obligations Guide 3rd Edition" and the "Promotional Activities Guide 5th Edi
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently issued a statement officially clarifying that it has no association with the gambling website phlove.org, and pointed out that the website has not been authorized by the authority, and its claim to hold a Maltese gambling license is completely false.MGA note
The government of Rio de Janeiro has recently cracked down on online gambling promotions, targeting influencers and related companies. The Consumer Protection Agency of Rio de Janeiro State (Procon-RJ), in collaboration with various regulatory bodies, has officially issued notices to over 300 indivi
In recent years, blind box trendy toys like Labubu have swept the youth market. From LoongStar, Pop Mart to The Monsters series, these trendy toy products with a "card drawing" mechanism are not only sought after for their unique designs and limited releases, but also stimulate the "collecting desir
Japan is facing an increasingly severe problem of illegal online gambling. According to a recent research report released by the Japan Sports Ecosystem Promotion Committee, in 2024, Japanese gamblers wagered a total of 6.45 trillion yen (approximately 45 billion US dollars) on unauthorized online c
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) recently initiated a comprehensive regulatory review process for licensed operators, requiring companies including Lotto, Polar, 888 Sweden, Mr Green, and PinBet to submit relevant information to assess their compliance with legal regulations concern
Irish banks have introduced a voluntary gambling block feature for their customers, providing tools in collaboration with AIB, EBS, and Revolut to help reduce gambling harm.This move is part of a broader initiative by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) to push for consumer protectio
The online gambling market in Morocco has experienced significant development in recent years, especially driven by technological advancements and increasing user demand. However, the lagging regulatory system and the proliferation of illegal platforms also pose many challenges.Current Market Devel
As part of New Jersey's economic mission to the Gulf Arab states, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Arab Emirates Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).The agreement, driven by the "Choose New Jersey" organizat
In response to the continuous exposure of violent debt collection and harassment scandals on Philippine online lending platforms, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian publicly voiced his concerns, urging for the expedited deliberation of the "Fair Debt Collection Practices Act" to curb the increasingly severe
As one of the countries in Eastern Europe with an early development and mature system in the gambling industry, Romania has emerged in the global online gambling field in recent years, attracting a large number of international gambling companies to enter its market.From the early grey operation sta
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken action against 13 illegal offshore gambling websites that involve Michigan residents and do not hold a valid state gambling license. These websites include Captain Jack Casino, Casino Brango, and Ducky Luck Casino, whose operations violate Michigan'
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) today heard case C-440/23, which concerns the compatibility of German gambling regulations with EU law. The case was initiated by the Maltese judge Prim'Awla tal-Qorti Ċivili and involves the legality of the German national lottery monopoly and the h
The Finnish government's proposal HE 16/2025 VP aims to ban affiliate marketing in its newly regulated online gambling market due to issues of misinformation, regulatory uncertainty, consumer protection, and tax evasion. Recently, the Quality Mark Responsible Alliance (QMRA) has showcased the impact
PrizePicks has become the first company in the industry to receive the Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), marking the company's commitment to responsible gaming and consumer protection.The iCAP certification is a process
The Swedish Online Gambling Trade Association (BOS) urges the Ministry of Finance to amend the Gambling Act, pointing out that the law has legal loopholes that allow unlicensed gambling operators to target Swedish players as long as they avoid using the Swedish language or currency.Swedbank believes
