Australia’s Gambling Ad Reforms Advance as Entain Faces Growing Legal Pressure
Australia is moving closer to a new nationwide framework for gambling advertising after the Labor government secured Coalition backing for its reform […]
News Category: Regulation
Mozambique Creates Separate Online Casino Regime as Government Targets Offshore Gambling
Mozambique has approved a dedicated regulatory framework for online games of chance, separating digital casino-style gambling from the concession system that applies […]
South Korea Blocks Polymarket After Regulator Rejects Platform’s Legal Defence
South Korea has blocked access to Polymarket after regulators concluded that the prediction market platform amounts to illegal gambling under domestic law, […]
Ireland Puts Gambling Under Tighter AML Scrutiny in New National Strategy
Ireland is increasing anti-money laundering controls around gambling as part of its first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy, with the sector identified among […]
Australia Advances Gambling Ad Reforms With National Opt-Out Register
Australia is moving closer to a major overhaul of gambling advertising rules after the government and opposition Coalition reached agreement on an […]
GCGRA and Abu Dhabi Financial Regulator Strengthen UAE Gaming Oversight
The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has entered into a formal cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services […]
Coljuegos Grants Temporary Relief to Gambling Operators Hit by Colombia Earthquake
Colombia’s gambling regulator Coljuegos has introduced a temporary support package for operators whose land-based businesses, terminals and sales points were directly affected […]
Kenya Court Restarts Gambling Licensing While Freezing New Fees and Capital Rules
Kenya’s gambling licensing process can resume after the High Court partially lifted an order that had frozen implementation of the country’s new […]
UK Government Plans to Scrap ‘Aim to Permit’ Rule for Betting Shops
The UK government is preparing to remove the long-standing “aim to permit” principle from gambling licensing rules, giving local authorities more influence […]
Mexico Pushes New Gambling Controls as Online Betting Expansion Raises Concerns
Mexico could move toward tighter controls on online gambling after a new legislative initiative proposed stronger player-protection rules, restrictions on certain betting […]