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KSA Initiates Market-Wide Investigation into Cashback Bonuses in the Online Gambling Industry iGamingExpress
13.03.2024Legal

KSA Halts Football Club’s Celebration Over Advertising Concerns

Regulatory Oversight in Action The KSA's decision highlights the regulatory body's commitment to upholding the nation's gambling advertisement ban, particularly noting the involvement of the football club's iGaming sponsor. The...
GambleAware Releases Data Maps Revealing Gambling Harms in Great Britain
12.03.2024Legal

Major Online Gambling Network Linked to the UK Disbanded in Iran

This crackdown represents a considerable stride in law enforcement's ongoing battle against unauthorized online gambling networks. Unveiling the Nitro Bet Network After an extensive 14-month investigation, Iranian security forces have successfully...
12.03.2024Legal

Betsson Adapts to Regulatory Waves by Shifting Brands to Rizk Nordic

This move comes on the heels of the Finland National Police Board's (NPB) decision to include Betsson's subsidiary, BML Group Ltd, in its payment blocking list, thereby compelling Betsson...
11.03.2024Legal

Michel Groothuizen Appointed Chair of the Netherlands Gambling Authority

Leadership Transition at the Helm of Gambling Oversight Michel Groothuizen is set to take over as the Chairman of the Board at the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, Ksa) starting July...
Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in Online Casinos
11.03.2024Legal

Crackdown on Illegal Gambling in Georgia Leads to Arrests

Georgia's Stance on Unlicensed Gambling In a recent development, Georgia's Ministry of Finance has announced the arrest of two individuals accused of operating an illicit gambling business in the Adjara...
11.03.2024Lottery

Financial Ties Unveiled: National Lottery Operator’s Loans from Kremlin Banks

National Lottery's Financial Backing In a startling revelation, the entity steering the helm of the UK's National Lottery, Allwyn, was found to have secured substantial financial backing from banks associated...
08.03.2024Sport Betting

Bet365 Under Investigation by Austrac for Possible Anti-Money Laundering Violations

The probe aims to determine whether the company has breached anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws within Australia. This inquiry follows a compliance audit that raised sufficient concerns to...
06.03.2024Online Casino

iGaming Snapshot: Month in Review | February 2024

Like every month our editorial office provides our dear readers with some exclusive content. We started February with Martina Krajčí, Chief Commercial Officer at SYNOT Games, explaining the company's...
Game design in online casino
06.03.2024Legal

Belgium Raises Legal Gambling Age to 21 in Sweeping Regulatory Overhaul

Set to come into effect on September 1st, 2024, the legal age for engaging in all gambling activities will be elevated from 18 to 21. This move is part...
06.03.2024Legal

Indonesia Tightens Grip on Online Gambling Ads on Social Media

The ministry's initiative underscores a broader campaign to safeguard Indonesian netizens from the pernicious effects of gambling content proliferating across digital platforms. Automated Solutions for a Growing Concern At a recent...