Online gambling regulation

Unibet Fined $1 Million for Failing to Close Accounts of Self-Excluded Gamblers

Johnny K.
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Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, operating as Unibet, has been fined over $1 million by Australia’s gambling regulator for serious failures in upholding the rules surrounding the country’s self-exclusion program....

Maryland Finalizes 20% Tax Rate for Online Sports Betting

Johnny K.
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Online sportsbook operators in Maryland are now facing a steeper tax bill after Governor Wes Moore officially enacted a law increasing the tax rate for mobile sports betting platforms. The change, which raises ...

Underdog Fantasy Returns to New York with Draft-Style DFS Games

Vanja Mitic
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Underdog Fantasy has made a notable comeback in New York’s daily fantasy sports (DFS) market, relaunching its draft-style contests just two months after withdrawing amid regulatory disputes. The operator’s retu...

PAGCOR Issues Alert Over Fraudulent Lucky 7 Gaming Certifications

Vanja Mitic
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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a fresh warning to the public concerning fraudulent activities allegedly involving Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation. Though the company holds a legit...

Premier League Clubs Face Legal Risk Over TGP Betting Sponsors

Vanja Mitic
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Five English Premier League clubs are under scrutiny after the Gambling Commission issued formal warnings regarding their sponsorship ties to an unlicensed gambling operator. Bournemouth, Fulham, Newcastle Unit...

Missouri Confirms Sports Betting Start Date: Launch Set for December 1

Johnny K.
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Missourians eager to place legal sports bets will have to wait until December 1, 2025, as the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed the state will not meet any earlier launch timeline. Initially hoped to k...

PointsBet Penalised AU$500K for Illegal Marketing and Self-Exclusion Violations

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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken enforcement action against PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd, issuing a AU$500,800 fine and mandating significant reforms after the company violated ...

Japan Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Online Casinos Amid Growing Gambling Concerns

Vanja Mitic
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Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited ...

Brazil’s Ministry of Sports and Sportradar Join Forces to Combat Match-Fixing

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Brazil’s Ministry of Sports has entered into a formal Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) with Sportradar Group AG, a global leader in sports data and integrity services, to strengthen efforts against match-f...