Unlicensed Operation

Google Updates Ad Policies with Germany’s GGL to Combat Illegal Gambling

In a significant regulatory update, Google has revised its "Gambling and other games" advertising policy in Germany. This amendment, orchestrated in collaboration with Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL), ...

Winbet Faces Regulatory Scrutiny for Unlicensed Operations in the Netherlands

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently intensified its clampdown on illegal online gambling activities by imposing a significant penalty payment order on Winbet NV. This enforcement ...

BlockDance Faces Steep Penalties for Unlicensed Online Gambling in the Netherlands

The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken a firm stand against BlockDance BV by imposing a stringent penalty for operating unlicensed online gambling platforms. This enforcement action u...

Michigan Gaming Control Board Targets Papaya Gaming in Crackdown on Illegal Gambling

In a significant move to uphold the integrity of its gaming laws, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling operations. The focus of their recent enforcem...

Study Exposes As Much As £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Growing Black Market Gambling

A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...

Star Entertainment Given Two Weeks to Respond to Show Cause Notice Issued by NICC

The Star Entertainment Group has received a stern "show cause" notice from the New South Wales (NSW) Independent CasiSno Commission (NICC), compelling the casino operator to justify its fitness to maintain its ...

RUSI Report Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulation in Casino Sector

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading defense and security think tank, has issued a pressing call for governments and regulators worldwide to forge stronger ties with cryptocurrency exchanges an...

Philippine Police Ramp Up Efforts Against Illegal POGOs in Central Visayas

The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has escalated its monitoring and enforcement actions against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), spurred by a major operation last Saturday at a...

Michigan Gaming Board Orders Cease-and-Desist for Unlicensed Sweepstakes Operator

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist letter to OC Media Holdings LLC, which operates under the name One Country Give (One Country) from Fayetteville, Arkansas. The company has ...

ACMA Cracks Down On Illegal Gambling and Affiliate Marketing Websites in Australia

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken further steps to protect Australian consumers by ordering internet service providers (ISPs) to block additional illegal gambling and affiliate ...