Australian well-known gambling operator PointsBet has been fined up to AUD 500,800 (approximately USD 320,000) by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for massively violating regulations by sending marketing messages and ignoring the self-exclusion system. This incident has once
Recently, the Cambodian police conducted a raid in the Gong Wu district of Phnom Penh, uncovering an illegal casino disguised as a "Everything for 1 Dollar" store, and arrested a 53-year-old Chinese woman on the spot. The site yielded 8 baccarat tables, 2 fishing game machines, and several computers
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has issued a warning to 711 BV following a report from a concerned parent that the operator had placed advertising banners on a primary school homework website.This violates the law, which states that operators must not place advertisements where vulnerable groups ca
The New York Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee unanimously passed SB 5935 on Tuesday, moving legislation to the Senate floor.The bill, introduced by Sen. Joseph Addabbo, “prohibits online sweepstakes games and revenue from illegal markets,” specifically targeting those that simulate casi
Despite the Brazilian government's efforts to curb them, unauthorized platforms have recorded 30 million accesses in the first two months of the year and evade supervision.Brazil.- In the first two months of 2025, illegal betting in Brazil has generated an estimated movement of R$350m (USD60m) accor
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) is calling for feedback from industry to its responsible gaming policy. The regulator published the policy on Friday and has opened a consultation period on the document until March 5. The policy sets out B2C operator requirements on areas such as player protect
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) has released statistics studying the effects of new regulations introduced in October to better protect players.Overall, the rules have had a positive impact on the market in the first three months since they were implemented.One of the rules involves a net deposit l
It is reported that India is considering introducing a new federal online gambling law to regulate the industry.According to local media citing anonymous officials, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has begun discussions on the necessity of formulating a new online gaming law.The Ministry of Home A
Digitain Group, a leading provider of sports betting and casino platform solutions, has transformed into one of the first gaming and software providers to comply with Brazil's new regulatory standards.The gambling market in Brazil is undergoing a significant transformation. With the new regulations
Lithuania approved an amendment requiring financial institutions to block all payment card transactions from unregulated operators [Tuesday]. The government said online gambling participation with unlicensed operators will be significantly restricted following the signing of the law.The payments wil
Pragmatic Solutions, the Player Account Management (PAM) platform provider, is delighted to announce that its technology is now live in Brazil with leading locally-licensed operator, EstrelaBet. Pragmatic Solutions technologies and been tested and certified by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI)
A Keene business owner may take legal action against the city over a new ordinance — and the circumstances of its origin and adoption — that blocks casinos from the downtown area.Dorrie Masten first applied to open a casino at a downtown property she owns in late 2023. Her plans were put on ice duri
It turns out that NorthStar Gaming isn’t being fined CA$30,000 (US$20,800) by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) after all.Back in October, the AGCO announced it was fining NorthStar Gaming for the amount “for failing to ensure that their site, NorthStarBets.ca, is accessible only t
The head of SPA, Regis Dudena, confirmed that applications are still being evaluated and that there are cases of rejected companies that must expand the documentation submitted to access the authorization.Brazil.- The Secretary of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA), Regis Dudena, an
Pavel Fedyushin, CEO of Infingame, is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the iGaming industry worldwide. In an exclusive interview for GMB, he criticizes the new regulation in Brazil. As a respected voice on the topic, the expert believes that 'the way Brazil has approac
Gentoo Media published a 15th consecutive quarter of revenue growth for Q3 2024 following its recent split from Gaming Innovation Group (GiG).Across the third quarter, Gentoo’s revenue grew to €30.4m to represent a 35% growth year-over-year (12% organic) on previous year’s comparatives of €22.5m in