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16.05.2024Legal

ASA Enforces Ad Standards with Influencer Astrid Wett’s Campaign

Background of the Complaint The complaint arose after Wett, under the age of 25 at the time, was featured in an advertisement for Festival Free Bets. Posted on March 12, the...
14.05.2024Legal

Indonesia’s Hard Battle Against Illegal Online Gambling

A Growing Crisis The statistics paint a grim picture of the online gambling crisis gripping Indonesia. Government estimates reveal that a staggering 2.7 million Indonesians engage in regular online gambling,...
09.05.2024Legal

Spain’s DGOJ Imposes Significant Fines on Gambling Platforms in 2023

Overview of Fines and Violations In the first half of 2023, the DGOJ had already sanctioned 30 operators, amounting to EUR 71.4 million in fines. Since the public disclosure of...
08.05.2024Legal

Former Department of Justice Employee Sentenced for Fraud Linked to Problem Gambling

The individual, identified by the initials B.K.F., pleaded guilty to five counts of stealing and three counts of fraud. According to reports by The Age, the court learned that...
08.05.2024Legal

Spain Proposes Stricter Regulations on Gambling Ads and Social Media Influencers

Fast forward to the present, Spain finds itself at a crossroads again as the government aims to reintroduce certain restrictions on gambling ads through the proposed New General Law...
07.05.2024Suppliers

Soft2Bet Enhances Integrity Standards with IBIA Membership in Ontario

Licensing and Membership Activation Following the grant of its operational license by the AGCO, Soft2Bet did not waste time initiating its membership with the IBIA. The certification from AGCO at the...
07.05.2024Legal

New Stake Limits Set for Online Slots in the UK

Growing Popularity and Concerns Online slot games have gained immense popularity in the UK, with revenues from these digital entertainments more than doubling since 2016 to a record £3.2 billion....
UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research
07.05.2024Legal

FSB Group Fined for Anti-Money Laundering Failures by UK Gambling Commission

Background on FSB's Operations FSB, previously known for its wide-ranging offerings in sportsbook, casino, and gaming platforms, transitioned out of direct consumer services in 2022. Today, the company focuses solely...
07.05.2024Legal

Major Shift in European Online Gambling: A Move Towards Multi-Licensing

Europe's Regulatory Evolution Fifteen years ago, the landscape of online gambling in Europe was markedly different. Most countries either lacked dedicated regulations or operated under models granting exclusive rights to...
07.05.2024Legal

Dutch Authorities Arrest Suspect in ZKasino Online Gambling Fraud

First Arrest in ZKasino Fraud Case This arrest marks the first major breakthrough in the investigation into the ZKasino fraud, where investors are believed to have lost over $33 million...
Controversial Betting Scandal Shakes Italian Football Squad
06.05.2024Sport Betting

Sandro Tonali Receives Suspended Ban for Betting on Matches

Detailed Account of the Charges Tonali faced a total of 50 charges for his betting activities during the specified period. Notably, four of these instances involved bets placed on matches...
KSA Initiates Market-Wide Investigation into Cashback Bonuses in the Online Gambling Industry iGamingExpress
06.05.2024Sport Betting

Dutch Regulators Clamp Down on Sports Betting Advertisements Using Role Models

These companies breached the 2022 law prohibiting the use of celebrities and public figures in gambling promotions. This measure underscores the Netherlands' commitment to curbing gambling-related harm and ensuring...