In a significant crackdown on illegal gambling, a 39-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent, Haydon Simcock, has been arrested by Staffordshire police for operating an unlicensed gambling operation. The arrest followed a
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In a significant crackdown on illegal gambling, a 39-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent, Haydon Simcock, has been arrested by Staffordshire police for operating an unlicensed gambling operation. The arrest followed a
The recent announcement by Ghana’s newly-elected President John Mahama about scrapping the 10% betting tax has sparked a significant debate in the country. This tax, implemented in August 2023, is
The Lithuania Gaming Control Authority (LPT) has imposed a fine of nearly €8.4 million (£7.1 million/$9.1 million) on Olympic Casino Group Baltija (OCGB) for not properly monitoring the activities of
On Wednesday, March 12, the Sports Commission (CEsp) will convene to review a proposed law aimed at prohibiting fixed-odds betting advertisements throughout Brazil. This legislation, introduced by Senator Styvenson Valentim,
A significant challenge has emerged for the legal sports gambling industry, stemming from wagering exchanges that enable users to bet against each other on various topics, including weather forecasts and
The Great British Gambling Commission has launched a consultation aimed at providing consumers with “consistency and clarity” regarding deposit limits. This initiative is part of a broader effort outlined in
A recent study on the Indian gambling landscape has revealed that illegal operators are “thriving,” with four notable platforms attracting a staggering 1.6 billion visits in just three months. Released
From February 25 to 28, 2025, the National Lottery of Senegal (LONASE) hosted a strategic workshop aimed at redefining the future of Paris Mutuel Urbain (PMU). This pivotal event brought
The Ghana Gaming Commission has unveiled a strategy to regulate betting companies situated near schools and places of worship, citing concerns about their potential effects on minors and vulnerable populations.
The Dutch Gambling Authority, known as the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has firmly stated that the autoplay feature will not be permitted within its jurisdiction. Autoplay allows players to place bets automatically