01/14/25 KSA intensifies efforts to enforce advertising regulations in gambling sector The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) issues seven warnings for breaches of advertising regulations, emphasising the need to protect young people from gambling addiction.
01/14/25 Turkey targets celebrities in crackdown on illegal betting High-profile figures in entertainment and social media face legal action as part of the country’s broader fight against illicit gambling.
12/20/24 Head of Ukrainian gambling regulator detained Ivan Rudyi is accused of supporting the operations of a Russian-owned online casino.
12/18/24 Online gambling brands lose appeals against fines in Sweden Mr Green, Spooniker and ComeOn had already had their fines reduced.
12/12/24 Five illegal casinos shut down in Florida The Florida Gaming Control Commission worked with law enforcement to close illegal casinos and seize gambling machines.
11/21/24 Belgium grants “extraordinary powers” to tackle illegal gambling offerings Any relevant party will be able to file a complaint related to unlicensed gambling with the Brussels Commercial Court.
11/20/24 Five plead guilty to illegal gambling in Michigan The Michigan Gaming Control Board investigated the operation.
11/20/24 VIP customer loses court battle to recoup £1.5m in gambling losses The High Court of England and Wales has dismissed the player’s case against Betfair.
11/14/24 Supreme Court to decide on constitutionality of online gambling in Brazil The court will rule on a legal challenge against regulated online gambling in Brazil.
11/05/24 Judge allows Elon Musk’s sweepstakes to continue despite “illegal lottery” accusations The Philadelphia district attorney had launched a civil action against Musk’s PAC sweepstakes.
11/05/24 Online gambling in Brazil: Rio state lottery seeks to block list of approved operators Loterj has filed a lawsuit that seeks to annul the new Brazilian gambling regulator’s decision.