Online gambling regulation

Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Gambling Platforms

Johnny K.
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In a firm move to protect consumers and uphold the legality of its online gaming market, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to six digital gambling platforms that were f...

Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Triggers Market Drop and Industry Outcry

Johnny K.
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The online sports betting industry took a significant hit this week after Illinois lawmakers unexpectedly approved a budget that includes a steep new tax on individual wagers, sending shockwaves through Wall St...

Illinois Budget Passes with Significant Sports Betting Tax Hike

Johnny K.
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In a late-night vote just minutes before the constitutional deadline, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion state budget that introduces sweeping changes to the taxation of sports wagering. The new fiscal p...

BAGO Raises Alarm Over Surge in Illegal Online Gambling Across Belgium

Johnny K.
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A recent study commissioned by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) has revealed a troubling reality: approximately 25% of Belgian gamblers are using unlicensed gambling websites. These i...

Man Arrested in Japan Record-Breaking Illegal Online Gambling Case

Johnny K.
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Japanese law enforcement has arrested a 38-year-old man in what is being called the largest individual online gambling case in the country’s history. The suspect, Makoto Chomabayashi, is accused of placing bets...

Meta Tightens Online Gambling Ad Rules, Eases Process for Indian Firms

Vanja Mitic
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Meta has revised its global advertising policies for gambling and real money gaming (RMG), with significant implications for operators targeting India. Under the newly updated guidelines, companies promoting ga...

Norsk Tipping Under Investigation Over Potential Underage Gambling

Vanja Mitic
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Norway’s state-owned gaming operator, Norsk Tipping, is under regulatory scrutiny following allegations that minors may have used its platform. The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lotteritilsynet, initiated the i...

Ireland’s Gambling Licensing Progress Remains Unclear Amid Conflicting Timelines

Johnny K.
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Ireland’s newly established gambling regulator has begun its work, but it could be over a year before the industry sees any real enforcement of new gambling laws. While the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Irel...

Louisiana House Passes Revised Bill to Raise Online Betting Tax

Vanja Mitic
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Louisiana lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restructuring the state’s online sports betting tax framework with the House’s passage of an amended version of House Bill 639. The legislation, introduc...

Unregulated AI Use in Gambling Sector Prompts Urgent Ethical Warnings

Vanja Mitic
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As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies acro...