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25% of Belgian Gamblers Use Unlicensed Sites

One in four Belgian gamblers is placing bets on unlicensed gambling platforms, bypassing national safeguards. A recent study by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming […]

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Veikkaus Launches OpenBet Sportsbook

Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly, Veikkaus, just made a bold move to upgrade its sports betting arm. By rolling out OpenBet’s cloud-powered sportsbook platform nationwide, Veikkaus […]

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AUSTRAC Orders AML Audits for Ville and Mindil Beach Casinos

Australia’s gambling industry is once again under intense regulatory scrutiny. The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has issued compliance audit orders to The […]

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ACMA targets Curaçao casinos

Two Curaçao operators just felt Canberra’s heat. Hollycorn N.V. and Dama N.V. received formal IGA warnings for serving Australians without a licence. Legal suppliers stay […]

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Sri Lanka to Form Gambling Regulatory Authority

Sri Lanka is taking bold steps to reform its gambling industry with a newly proposed regulatory authority. Under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, […]

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Manitoba Court Bans Bodog

A Manitoba judge has slammed the door on Bodog’s offshore casino and sportsbook. The court found the brand misled players with “trusted” claims while skirting […]

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Kenya Bans Celebrities from Gambling Ads

Kenya’s government just drew a bold line in the sand for the gambling industry. The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), alongside top government agencies, […]

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GRAI and Belgian Gaming Commission Forge MoU

Two regulators just shook Europe’s betting scene.Ireland’s GRAI and Belgium’s counterpart sealed a data-sharing pact in Dublin.The deal promises sharper oversight, safer play, and faster […]

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Spinocchio Gains Romanian Class II Licence

A fresh studio now holds the key to Romania’s booming casino market.Spinocchio just won a coveted Class II licence for slot production.Operators can soon deploy […]

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Brazil Senate Approves Betting Ad Restrictions

Brazil’s multi-billion-dollar betting market is facing unprecedented turbulence. On the heels of the Senate’s approval of Bill 2,985/2023, harsh restrictions on gambling advertisements threaten the […]

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PAGCOR Board Resigns Early, Clearing Marcos Jr.’s Path

An entire gaming regulator just walked away.PAGCOR’s chairman and board resigned before the Palace even asked.Their exit opens billion-peso opportunities—and equally big risks—for casinos and […]