Gamble-Pause has launched Africa's first pan-African gambling-blocking application, a crucial development as online gambling expands rapidly across the continent. This app aims to combat the harmful effects of excessive gambling by providing a tool for individuals to self-exclude across multiple platforms.
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), is analyzing results from three national studies on gambling patterns among youth aged 16-24. This research aims to inform future strategies for protecting minors and young adults from gambling harm. The findings will be crucial for developing upcoming regulatory policies in the Netherlands.
Sports betting advocates, primarily funded by major operators like DraftKings and FanDuel through the Win for America committee, have spent nearly half of the $25 million contributed by independent political committees in Georgia's current elections. This substantial investment aims to influence political outcomes and advance the cause of legalizing sports betting in the state. The spending has already exceeded the total amount from the 2022 US midterms, highlighting the industry's significant efforts.
Licensed betting operators in Brazil are under increased scrutiny for mandatory data reporting to the Ministry of Finance, covering bettor details, financial transactions, and platform activity. This follows the suspension of 14 betting sites associated with six companies due to non-compliance, emphasizing the government's rigorous supervision of the regulated market.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed lawsuits against major sweepstakes casino operators VGW and Stake, along with their payment processors. The lawsuits allege that sweepstakes casinos constitute illegal gambling under Florida law. This action challenges the operational model of a significant segment of the online gaming market.
The Dutch gambling regulator (KSA) found that one in ten gambling accounts opened by 18-year-olds in the Netherlands were created on their actual birthday. This data emerged amid calls from a Christian Democratic Party representative earlier this year to raise the minimum online gambling age from 18 to 24, suggesting potential issues with age verification or responsible gambling measures.
QuinnBet has been ordered to pay £609,104 by the UK Gambling Commission due to serious anti-money laundering (AML) and safer gambling failures. The operator was found to have insufficient controls, leading to untimely interventions and delayed submission of suspicious activity reports.
A legal expert suggests that discussions around a potential unified EU iGaming tax, despite its complexities, could spark a long-overdue debate on harmonizing EU policymaking for the online gambling industry. This initiative could mark a significant step towards greater regulatory alignment across member states. While not an immediate imposition, the ongoing discourse signals a shift in the EU's approach to iGaming regulation.
Brazilian President Lula has intensified his criticism of the betting sector, labeling gambling a 'scourge of lies' in an apparent move to appeal to conservative voters. This rhetoric could signal potential shifts in government policy or public perception towards the nascent Brazilian betting market. While seemingly politically motivated, presidential statements can significantly influence a market's future regulatory environment.
QuinnBet has agreed to pay a £609,104 settlement to the UK Gambling Commission for social responsibility and anti-money laundering deficiencies. The regulator stated it expects other operators to learn from this enforcement action regarding compliance with due diligence requirements.
Legal expert Claire Pinson-Bessonnet suggests that while an EU-wide iGaming tax faces significant hurdles, the discussion itself could initiate a crucial debate on harmonising online gambling regulation across the European Union. This process could bring the long-overlooked iGaming industry into sharper focus for EU policymakers, potentially leading to more unified regulatory frameworks.
QuinnBet will pay £609,104 following a Gambling Commission investigation that uncovered significant anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility (SR) failures. These failures included inadequacies in their manual processes for customer interaction and source of funds checks, as well as delays in implementing new SR measures.
A new study by LCA Consultores and Instituto Locomotiva indicates a modest decrease in Brazil's illegal betting market, though unlicensed operations still hold a substantial share. This suggests potential positive impacts from the country's ongoing regulatory framework development.
Australia's Labor government has secured a deal with the opposition to advance long-awaited regulatory reforms concerning gambling advertising rules. Concurrently, Entain and its subsidiaries, Ladbrokes AUS and Neds, are facing an expanding class action lawsuit.
South Korean regulators have banned Polymarket, a prediction market platform, deeming it a violation of national gambling laws. Industry experts suggest this decision by the Korea Communications Standards Commission could effectively end the domestic prediction market sector in the country.
Holland Park Leisure Limited, an adult gaming center operator, has been fined £150,000 for failing to comply with self-exclusion requirements. This penalty was imposed to address shortcomings in measures designed to reduce gambling harm.
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has introduced a new Marketing and Advertising Code, establishing consistent standards for its members. This code aims to enhance consumer protection across advertising practices within the online gaming industry. It reflects a commitment by ROGA members to responsible marketing.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with executives from prediction market and crypto companies, including Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, and Robinhood, alongside the chairs of the CFTC and SEC. This high-level meeting indicates potential future discussions or regulatory developments concerning these industries, which have significant implications for the iGaming and betting sector due to their overlap with financial and political betting markets.
Romania's gambling authority, ONJN, has reportedly made significant progress in modernising its internal control mechanisms, according to the country's Court of Auditors. This comes after a 2025 audit revealed a scandal involving over €900m in missing taxes from ONJN's records, prompting a restructuring of its management and processes.
The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has fined Crown Sydney $1.75 million and The Star Sydney $500,000 for allowing a 16-year-old minor to enter their venues multiple times using a fake ID. The incidents occurred between April and August 2025, highlighting a significant breach of age verification protocols at major Australian casinos.
Cambodia has intensified its crackdown on technology-based scam networks by revoking 20 casino licenses, suspending 29 others, and allowing 23 licenses to expire. This large-scale action is part of a broader effort to combat illegal activities linked to the casino industry in the country.
Danish payments firm Inpay has been hit with an injunction by Denmark's financial regulator for failing to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) legislation. The regulator cited Inpay's insufficient due diligence on its iGaming customers as the reason for the enforcement action.
Gustaf Hoffstedt, CEO of Swedish online gambling trade body BOS, advocates for a comprehensive re-evaluation and 'hard reset' of Sweden's gambling market and regulatory framework. He expresses significant concerns with the government's handling of the market since its re-regulation. This signals potential major changes or strong industry pressure for reform in the Swedish iGaming sector.
The gambling industry has strongly reacted to Andy Burnham's comments labeling them as "dodgy businesses," expressing frustration at being unfairly targeted. While the industry's anger is evident, the article suggests this alone will not secure a political win against negative perceptions.
Labour Chair Bridget Phillipson is calling for the UK Gambling Commission to investigate the now-defunct and unlicensed betting firm Tether.bet. The site has shut down and is redirecting users, raising concerns about unregulated high-stakes gambling and consumer protection in the UK.