Online gambling regulation

U.S. Projected to Lead Global Regulated iGaming Market by 2024, Vixio Report Reveals

The United States is poised to become the world’s largest regulated iGaming market by 2024, according to a new report by Vixio, a premier provider of regulatory intelligence solutions. The semi-annual U.S. iGam...

Philippines Court Freezes Assets of Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Linked to Illegal POGO Activities

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Guo and other individuals allegedly linked to the illegal a...

Washington D.C. to Experience Major Online Sports Betting Expansion on July 15

Starting Monday, July 15, Washington D.C. sports enthusiasts will no longer be limited to using GambetDC. From noon ET, residents and visitors will gain extensive online access to multiple sports betting platfo...

PAGCOR Enforces POGO Hub Ban to Enhance Regulation and Combat Crime

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a significant policy shift, declaring that POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hubs will no longer be permitted. This move, disclose...

DraftKings Penalized $100,000 for Reporting Inaccurate Betting Data

In a strongly worded reprimand, New Jersey's gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for providing incorrect sports betting data to the state. This was deemed “unacceptable conduct, " highlighting si...

Philadelphia Casino Fined $100,000 for Accepting Proxy Sports Bets

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has imposed a significant fine on a Philadelphia casino for accepting sportsbook wagers from a patron who was not physically present at the property. Stadium Casino RE, ...

BGC Supports Labour’s Victory, Pledges Collaboration for Betting Industry Reforms

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed its support and optimism following Labour's resounding victory in the recent General Election. The BGC has pledged to work closely with the new government to e...

Small House BV Prohibited from Offering Unlicensed Games in Sweden

The Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) has officially prohibited Small House BV from operating within the country due to the company’s lack of the necessary licensing. This decision is part of Spelinsp...

Finland Plans to Reform Gambling Laws: Veikkaus Oy Monopoly to be Restructured Under New Licensing System

The Ministry of the Interior is seeking public comments on a draft government proposal for a new gambling act, a key reform initiative outlined in the Government Programme. Under this proposal, Veikkaus Oy will...

FATF Keeps Philippines on Grey List, Cites Need for Further AML/CFT Improvements

On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial watchdog, confirmed that the Philippines remains on its "grey list" of jurisdictions under heightened scrutiny. Despite this, the FATF ackno...

LinQ Secures $2.3M Funding to Accelerate Mobile Game Developers’ Entry into RMG Market

LinQ, a pioneering platform in the Real Money Gaming (RMG) sector, has announced a significant funding milestone of $2.3 million from strategic investors including Drive by DraftKings, Sharp Alpha Advisors, Mid...

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment and Linn County Gaming Association Prepare for Iowa Casino License Application

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) have announced their intention to jointly apply for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) followi...