Sweden Cuts Problem Gambling Despite Boom, But Risks Remain
Sweden is quietly delivering one of the more counterintuitive outcomes in European gambling: fewer problem gamblers in a rapidly expanding digital market. […]
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Greece Pushes New Safeguards to Shield Youth from Online Betting
Greek policymakers are preparing stronger protections for minors as concerns grow about the influence of online betting on young audiences. The Hellenic […]
Mauritius Suspends Bet 593 Operations After AML Probe
Authorities in Mauritius have halted all betting activities of Bet 593 Ltd after an investigation into suspected money laundering escalated into criminal […]
UK Industry Launches Quiz to Help Players Spot Illegal Gambling Sites
Britain’s gambling industry is turning education into a game. The Betting and Gaming Council has launched an interactive online quiz called “Spot […]
Australian Court Finds Former Star Executives Failed AML Duties
A major legal setback has hit The Star Entertainment Group, after Australia’s Federal Court ruled that two former senior executives breached their […]
UK Regulator Weighs Crypto Payments for Licensed Gambling
The UK gambling regulator is cautiously opening the door to crypto. Tim Miller, executive director at the Gambling Commission, confirmed the body […]
Belarus Tightens Controls on Electronic Instant Lotteries
Belarus has introduced new restrictions on electronic instant lotteries, expanding oversight and limiting who can participate. President Alexander Lukashenko signed Presidential Decree […]
UK Moves to Close White-Label Loophole in Gambling Sponsorships
The UK government is preparing to tighten the net around gambling sponsorships, targeting a model that has allowed unlicensed operators to appear […]
Lagos Introduces 5% Tax on Online Betting Winnings
Online bettors in Lagos will now see a slice of every payout diverted to the tax authorities. The Lagos State Lotteries and […]
Dutch Regulator Orders Polymarket Exit or Face €840k Fine
The Dutch gambling regulator has drawn a clear line around prediction markets, ordering Polymarket to withdraw from the Netherlands or face penalties […]