Legal
ACMA Blocks Richard Casino and Wanted Win for Violating Gambling Laws
ACMA Bans Two More Offshore Operators
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued blocking orders against more illegal gambling operators, asking internet service providers (ISPs) to cut access...
Montenegro to Reassess Ban on Digital Payment Systems for Betting
Reevaluation of the Ban
Several months after the law’s implementation, the government is reconsidering the mandate. Market insiders have informed SBC that revisions to the law are expected later this...
Croatia’s PM Pledges Swift Reform of Gambling Laws
Commitment to Overhaul Gambling Regulations
On Thursday, Plenkovic submitted a draft decree to Parliament, calling for ministerial support to amend the nation's Gambling Act. This move follows increasing criticism of...
Thailand’s Aggressive Measures Against Illegal Gambling
Coordinated Efforts to Target Illegal Operations
The crackdown, initiated on 14 June with the commencement of the Euro 2024 finals, concluded with notable success. Pol Lt Gen Akradet Pimolsri, the...
BGC Pledges Support for UK Government’s New Leadership
Focus on Grassroots Sports
With Lisa Nandy MP stepping in as the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, and Stephanie Peacock MP joining as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of...
Ukraine Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Sites
Blocking Unlicensed Casino Sites
The commission highlighted the negative impact of these illegal operations and instructed electronic communication service providers to block these sites using their Domain Name System (DNS)...
UK Gambling Commission Dismisses Russian Links in Allwyn’s Lottery Bid
Connections with Gazprom
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has concluded that Allwyn Entertainment's connections to Russian state enterprises were not relevant to its successful bid for the £6.5 billion National...
Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Warning to JOI Gaming
Specific Breaches Identified
The regulator highlighted several instances where JOI Gaming, a subsidiary of JVH Gaming, breached these rules. During last year’s annual single-day event, various marketing activities featured well-known...
Danish Regulators Strengthen Measures Against Illegal Gambling Ads
Roles and Responsibilities
Under this agreement, the Gambling Advertising Board will refer cases of non-compliance to the Consumer Ombudsman or Spillemyndigheden.
Additionally, if the Consumer Ombudsman or the gambling regulator identifies...
Evolution Anticipates Fewer Than 500 Employees Joining Georgia Strike
Minimal Operational Impact Expected
Linton assured in conversation with next.io, that the strike is not anticipated to significantly impact the studio's operational delivery.
Evolution, which operates more than 20 studios worldwide,...
Phased Approach Advocated for POGO Regulation in the Philippines
Consideration of Phased Approach Before Total Ban
Dr. Casio proposed revisiting discussions on a phased approach before considering a total ban. "Before we direct ourselves to a discussion on total...