04/02/25 Norwegian gambling regulator issues first blocking orders against unlicensed sites Lotteritilsynet is using DNS blocking to redirect users from illegal gambling websites.
03/29/25 Brazilian senator calls for tougher controls on online gambling in parliamentary inquiry The CPI is expected to propose new rules for player protection and advertising.
03/28/25 UK advertising watchdog warns PokerStars over “socially irresponsible” advert Flutter’s poker brand admitted breaching advertising rules by using social media influencers and describing gambling as an “investment”.
03/28/25 Dutch regulator raps online casino operator over inaccessible customer service The KSA warned Lucky 7 Casino after customers were unable to contact the operator.
03/27/25 Minister introduces bill to regulate online gaming in Alberta The Igaming Alberta Act would allow private operators to compete with Play Alberta.
03/26/25 Media reports highlight extent of gambling sponsorship in Europe Major news sites have coordinated the publication of research into the number of gambling sponsorship deals in the sport.
03/26/25 Brazilian lottery association takes stance against .bet.br domain requirement Analome says the requirement violates the right to free enterprise.
03/26/25 Ukraine to replace gambling regulator with new state agency PlayCity The Ministry for Digital Transformation has confirmed that a new state agency called PlayCity will replace the existing regulator.
03/25/25 European gambling revenue rose 5% in 2024 The EGBA has reported that revenue reached €123.4bn.
03/25/25 Michigan regulator takes action against 10 offshore gambling sites The sites were found to be illegally offering a variety of casino-style games to Michigan residents.
03/24/25 Finnish Gambling Act enters parliament The proposed legislation would end Finland’s state gambling monopoly and open a regulated market.
