Online gambling regulation

Philippines Escalates Fight Against POGOs with Presidential Ban and Police Task Force

In a landmark decision, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared an immediate ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his latest State of the Nation Address. This directive is p...

Rei do Pitaco Seeks Approval for Brazilian Online Betting License

Rei do Pitaco, a leading name in Brazil's digital sports scene, recently took a significant step towards diversifying its offerings by applying for a sports betting and iGaming license under Brazil's newly amen...

iGaming Ontario’s Model Is Found Consistent With The Criminal Code By The Ontario Superior Court

iGaming Ontario, unsurprisingly, welcomed the judgement. Ontario's Supreme Court has ruled that iGaming Ontario operates in accordance with the Criminal Code.  The regulatory body for the Canadian province o...

Finding The Right Online Casino in Canada

Online gambling has experienced a surge in popularity across Canada in recent years. With the convenience of playing from home and the excitement of real money wins, more and more Canadians are turning to onlin...

New Report Demonstrates the Key Changing Preferences of UK Online Casino Players

The United Kingdom has long been one of the world’s premier online gambling markets. Stewarded by the Gambling Commission, the industry has been able to thrive thanks to the strict rules put in place and the ba...

PAGCOR Blocks Nearly 75% of Detected Illegal Online Gambling Sites, Pushes for Online Gaming Regulation

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against illegal online gaming, successfully blocking 5,793 of the 7,747 sites detected, which accoun...

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, ...