Legal

Evoplay Appoints Ihor Zarechnyi as Chief Commercial Officer
A Steady Climb Through Leadership Ranks
Since joining Evoplay in 2021 as Head of Sales, Zarechnyi has played a key role in the company’s international expansion....

Google Tightens Gambling Ads Policy
Stricter Definition of Gambling-Related Content
One of the most notable changes is Google’s refined definition of “gambling” and “gambling-promoting content”. Under the...

Thailand and China Strengthen Efforts Against Illegal Gambling
Joint Efforts to Combat Transnational Crime
Both countries see illegal gambling and telecom fraud as growing threats. Lin emphasized that China’s crackdown aims to protect individuals...

Gambling Websites Secretly Sharing User Data with Meta Without Consent
Gambling Websites Shared User Data Without Permission
Many gambling operators embedded Meta Pixel, a tracking tool that captures user activity, including page views and button clicks....

Spain’s DGOJ Hosts Meeting on Anti-Money Laundering
Sectoral Meeting Details
The meeting occurred at the DGOJ’s headquarters in Madrid. Licensed online gambling operators and regulatory bodies discussed current challenges in regulatory compliance.

Former Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva Opposes Casino and Online Gambling Legalization
Concerns Over Social and Economic Impact
Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has voiced strong opposition to the government’s proposal to legalize land-based casinos and online gambling, warning that such...

Livespins Secures Malta Gaming Authority License, Expanding Market Reach
Socially-Driven Betting Model Gains Traction
Livespins has redefined online casino engagement by integrating live-streamed slot gameplay directly within casino lobbies. The Bet With Streamers model allows players to watch streamers...

China Cracks Down on Cross-Border Gambling
Authorities Dismantle Gambling Networks
The Ministry of Public Security investigated 73,000 cases related to cross-border gambling and associated crimes last year. Police dismantled over 4,500 online gambling platforms and blocked...

Will Austria Regulate Its Online Gambling Market This Year?
Monopoly Model Under Pressure
Austria is one of the few remaining European countries that still maintains a state-backed monopoly in the gambling sector, alongside Poland. However, the industry is facing...

BlueBet Acquires TopSport to Strengthen Market Position
Expanding Market Share
The acquisition aligns with BlueBet’s goal of securing a 10-15% share of the Australian market. The company expects the deal to increase earnings per share by more...

Georgian Court of Appeals to Rule on Aviator LLC’s Trademark Dispute with SPRIBE
Origins of the Dispute
The Aviator brand first appeared in Georgia in 2018 under Casino Aviator, a land-based casino owned by Teumraz Ugulava. The casino, located in Stamba Hotel, used...

Western Australia Toughens Gambling Regulations with New Reforms
Enhanced Regulatory Authority
The legislative changes, now approved by Parliament, aim to modernize Western Australia’s gambling laws. These reforms respond to recommendations from the Perth Casino...