Online gambling regulation

Philippines Prepares for Possible “guerrilla operations” POGOs Once Total Offshore Ban In Effect

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The Philippines is on track to eliminate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) by 2025, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a total ban. As the December 31 deadline for licensed ...

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Incremental Tax Hikes on Online Gambling

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Michigan lawmakers have introduced two new bills aimed at increasing taxes on online sports betting and casino operators. The proposals, Senate Bills 1193 and 1194, were brought forward on December 5 by Senator...

UAE Gaming Regulator Warns Against Unlicensed Operators

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The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s gaming regulator, has issued a strong warning to residents about the risks associated with engaging with unlicensed lottery and gaming opera...

U.S. Senators Push for Investigation Into FanDuel and DraftKings

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Concerns over market competition in the U.S. sports betting industry have reignited as Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) request federal scrutiny of FanDuel and DraftKings. In a letter addresse...

Sports Betting Narrowly Approved in Missouri Amid High-Profile Campaigns

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Missouri voters have given the green light to legal sports betting, approving Amendment 2 by a razor-thin margin of 50.05%. With the certification of election results by the Missouri Board of State Canvassers, ...

Is It Time for Illinois to Embrace iGaming? The Push for Legalization Amid Casino Expansion

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On November 7, 2024, Illinois marked a significant milestone in its gaming industry with the opening of the Wind Creek Casino in East Hazel Crest. This new development was a welcome addition to the state’s gami...

Philippines Targets Final Active POGOs for Shutdown

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In a significant development, the Philippine government has announced stringent actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at curbing illegal activities a...

Allegations of Illegal Gambling Rise Against Apple and Google in New Jersey

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Two of the tech industry's behemoths, Apple and Google, find themselves embroiled in a significant legal challenge as they are accused of promoting and profiting from illegal gambling operations through their d...

Curaçao Regulator Poised to Announce BC.Game License Decision

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The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) is set to announce its decision regarding the license of BC.Game on Friday, December 6, according to Next.io. This pivotal determination will impact the operations of the ...

Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board Defends Licensing Amid Scrutiny

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The Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curaçao has released an official statement addressing recent allegations about its gaming licensing practices, particularly regarding the contentious bankruptcy of operator BC....

BC.GAME Bankruptcy Highlights Deep Issues in Curaçao’s Gaming Industry

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The recent bankruptcy of BC.GAME, a Curaçao-based gaming operator and sponsor of English Premier League team Leicester City FC, has unveiled serious flaws in the island's gambling regulatory framework. Operated...