The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has announced a new ordinance that outlines the procedures for payment institutions involved in processing transactions related to illegal betting activities. This development,
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The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has announced a new ordinance that outlines the procedures for payment institutions involved in processing transactions related to illegal betting activities. This development,
A total of 108 illegal betting websites have been blocked, and 133 platforms based in India have been issued notices to restrict access in Telangana. Geo-fencing technology has been implemented
The Makerere University Guild has signed an agreement with the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board to curb the increasing rate of underage gambling among students. This recent initiative will
The Gambling Commission has mandated a third-party audit of Corbett Bookmakers’ anti-money laundering (AML) and safer gambling policies following a fine of £686,070 issued to the retail betting operator. This
The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) has taken significant steps to protect vulnerable populations by implementing stringent new regulations, which include a ban on anyone under the age of
On March 12, 2025, Brazil’s Solidarity party, known as Solidariedade, took a significant step by filing a lawsuit with the Federal Supreme Court (STF), seeking to suspend municipal lotteries throughout
Despite facing significant opposition from various government agencies and several groups of native Hawaiians, a Senate committee in Hawaii has advanced a bill concerning digital sports betting. The Senate joint
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