Online gambling regulation

PAGCOR Cuts E-Games Fees to Strengthen Legal Market

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Sports Betting Demand Surge in American States Without Legal Online Options

As excitement builds around the NFL playoffs, fans in states where online sports betting remains illegal are increasingly looking for ways to place legal wagers. The demand for regulated sports betting in these...

Supreme Court of India Stays Tax Notices for Online Gaming Companies

The Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted ₹1.12 lakh crore in Goods and Services Tax (GST) show-cause notices issued to online gaming companies. This decision, delivered on January 10, 2025, suspends on...

Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Amid Rising Global Regulatory Scrutiny

Polymarket, a blockchain-based prediction platform, has been officially banned in Singapore as the country enforces strict gambling laws. The ban, effective January 12, 2025, follows an increasing global push t...

Michigan Suspends TwinSpires’ Operations Over Advance Deposit Wagering Violations

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a summary suspension order against TwinSpires, the popular horse racing and casino platform, for continuing to engage in illegal advance deposit wagering (ADW...

France Weighs Online Casino Legalization to Address Illegal Market

The French government is intensifying discussions about legalizing online casinos, a significant policy shift aimed at curbing the massive illegal market. France and Cyprus remain the only European Union member...

KSA Enforces Revamped Fine Policy in The Netherlands for 2025

The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has rolled out a new general fine policy, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at improving the enforcement of gambling regulations. This updated policy se...

Brazil Reveals 2025 Licenses for Sports Betting and Online Gaming

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has released an official list of licensed operators for fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming, effective January 1, 2025. The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) outlined tha...

MLB Players Union Disputes Fair Use Claims by DraftKings and bet365

The MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), a subsidiary of the MLB Players Association, has contested claims by DraftKings and bet365 that their use of baseball player likenesses falls under the protections of freedom of sp...

New Jersey Regulators Fine DraftKings, Kambi, and Rush Street Interactive $40,000 for Betting Irregularities

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has penalized DraftKings, Rush Street Interactive (RSI), and Kambi with fines totaling $40,000 for violating state wagering regulations. The infractions invol...