Legal

Revenue and Profit Down in H1 2024 Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly, reported significant decreases in both revenue and profit for the first half of 2024. The group’s sales revenue...

Major Raid in Lapu-Lapu City On Saturday, a joint task force led by the Presidential Anti-Organised Crime Commission (PAOCC) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) executed a raid on...

New Powers for Spelinspektionen The Swedish government has enhanced the authority of the Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, allowing it to take a more proactive role in preventing excessive online gambling. The...

Overview of the Case The case centers around the use of the popular Aviator crash game, developed by Spribe. Aviator LLC filed a lawsuit alleging that Spribe OÜ and Adjarabet, which...

Potential Pitfalls of Market Opening The Finnish government has outlined plans to liberalize the gambling market in 2027 with the stated aim of reducing gambling-related harm and increasing participation in...

Key Provisions of the Gambling Regulation Bill The proposed legislation, currently under review by the Seanad, aims to significantly reform Ireland's gambling sector. One of the most critical aspects of...

Pilot Program Overview The newly announced pilot is a strategic move by the UKGC to refine its approach to financial risk assessments in the gambling industry. Building on extensive consultations...

Enforcement Case and Settlement Agreement The settlement between Gibraltar’s Gambling Division and the Gibraltar-based operator came after an enforcement case uncovered deficiencies related to the handling of two customer accounts...

Arrests and Extradition to the Philippines Shiela Guo, the sister of Alice Guo, and Cassandra Li Ong, an alleged associate, were apprehended by Indonesian police last week. They were extradited to...

Breach of Gambling Ad Restrictions During Live Sports Network Ten's streaming platform, 10 Play, was found to have breached Australian gambling advertising regulations by displaying ads during prohibited times on...

KSA Takes Action Against Influencers The Netherlands' Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently forced the removal of a YouTube video featuring two Dutch influencers. The influencers were found promoting an illegal...

Metropolitan Police Ends Its Investigation The Metropolitan Police has concluded its investigation into a betting scandal linked to the date of the UK’s snap election. While critics alleged potential misconduct in...