Online gambling regulation

Ontario Fines theScore $105,000 for Alleged Responsible Gambling Breaches

Johnny K.
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Score Media and Gaming Inc., better known as theScore, $105,000 for what it describes as failures to uphold responsible gambling standards. The regu...

Thailand Advances Landmark Gaming Legislation to Regulate “Hidden Gambling”

Vanja Mitic
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Thailand is on the verge of becoming the first ASEAN nation to enact dedicated gaming legislation with the introduction of the Promotion of the Game Industry Act. This proposed law seeks to address the growing ...

Michigan Warns Sportsbooks as States Crack Down on Prediction Markets

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Michigan has become the latest state to caution sportsbook operators about entering the growing but controversial world of prediction markets. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued a memo last week wa...

Finnish Floorball Hit by Widespread Betting Breach Involving 114 Insiders

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A sweeping investigation has revealed that more than 100 individuals tied to Finnish floorball placed bets on matches within their own sport, in violation of strict gambling rules. The Finnish Sports Ethics Cen...

East Timor Halts Online Gambling Licenses Amid Security Warnings

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Just six months after granting its first license for offshore online gambling, East Timor has abruptly shut down the industry, citing mounting concerns over national security, criminal infiltration, and threats...

New York’s Fair Play Act Targets Sportsbook Restrictions on Winning Bettors

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New York lawmakers are advancing a proposal aimed at reshaping how sports betting platforms treat their customers. Assemblymember Alex Bores introduced Assembly Bill A09125, known as the Fair Play Act, which se...

Sweden Moves to Enforce Full Credit Ban on Gambling by 2026

Vanja Mitic
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Sweden is preparing to implement one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on gambling-related payments. A bill introduced by the government will prohibit the use of all forms of credit for gambling, closing a loop...

Court Orders Apple, Google, Meta to Face Gambling Lawsuits

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A federal court has ruled that Apple, Google, and Meta Platforms must continue to defend themselves in lawsuits that accuse them of profiting from illegal gambling applications. The decision, issued Tuesday, Se...

Robinhood Sets Sights on Global Prediction Markets Expansion

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Robinhood Markets Inc., best known for reshaping retail stock trading, is now preparing to take its fast-growing prediction markets business beyond U.S. borders. The company has already opened discussions with ...