The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has once again publicly denied the so-called "authorization information," marking the third instance since 2025 of unauthorized platforms impersonating MGA licenses. The latest incident involves unauthorized promotions targeting the Indonesian market, particularly us
The government of Equatorial Guinea has officially launched a new legal framework for online gaming, marking a new phase in the country's regulation and legalization of online gambling and gaming. The "Online Gaming, Online Betting, and Online Casino Licensing Framework" provides clear guidelines fo
I. The Origin and Mechanics of PlinkoPlinko, also known as "Pachinko Board" or "Peg Board Game," originated from the American TV variety show "The Price Is Right." It is an entertainment game based on physical randomness. Its core gameplay includes:Basic Structure: Vertical pegboard + top launch po
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that online gambling operator LeoVegas Group has joined the association as its newest member.This collaboration aims to strengthen cooperation within the online gambling industry and enhance EGBA's efforts to promote safer gambling beh
Former CEO of the Malta Gaming Authority, Carl Brincat, has transitioned from his regulatory role to join the LeoVegas Group as the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. Over the past decade, Brincat has been instrumental in shaping Malta's gaming laws, and now finds himself on the other side—w
The SiGMA Eastern Europe Summit has successfully concluded, with over 200 exhibitors showcasing their brands at Budapest's largest exhibition venue, Hungexpo. Each booth was as unique as the companies themselves, but all shared a common goal—to tell their story.This article highlights the growth of
For Jessica Feil, the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at OpenBet, the increased awareness of the dangers of problem gambling in the U.S., as players move from the black market's "shadows" to regulated gaming, can only be a good thing.OpenBet is a supplier, not an operator, but it
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced that it will use the results of investigations to strengthen the duty of care in gaming halls across the Netherlands.In December 2023 and January 2024, KSA inspectors visited 20 gaming facilities nationwide to check the implementation o
Multinational entertainment company Konami Gaming announced internal promotions within its executive team. Lori Olk has been appointed as the Senior Vice President, Regulatory Compliance and Chief Compliance Officer, while Scott Mineo has been appointed as the Senior Vice President, Finance and Acco
Game Innovation Group (GiG) subsidiary Gentoo (formerly GiG Media) has added its two websites Casinoonline.dk and Casinon.com to the Quality Mark Regulatory Assurance (QMRA) program.As part of its ongoing strategy to enhance its regulatory framework, Gentoo earlier this year decided that all its web
The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is seeking to address complaints about operators obstructing player payments. Overall, the Saudi Arabian National Bank has contacted 13 licensed online gambling providers to fully comply with the obligations stipulated in the licensing agreements, informing each oper
United Kingdom—Compliance consulting firm BetComply announced the appointment of Loes Wetzer as its Operations Director. She will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the company as it aims to expand its technology and regulatory compliance business in Europe and the Americas.Wetzer has o
Rei do Pitaco, a leader in Brazilian digital sports, recently took a major step towards diversifying its offerings by applying for a sports betting and iGaming license under Brazil’s newly revised regulations. The application was submitted to the Secretariat of Prizes and Gambling of the Mini
New Zealand Home Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden said the New Zealand government had "agreed a high-level approach to regulating online casinos designed to minimize harm, contribute tax revenue and provide consumer protection for New Zealanders" . "This is not about increasing the num
Financial expert Ramon Garcia Jr., industry guru Ben Lee and gaming veteran David Carruthers highlighted the Philippines’ booming gaming industry at the ASEAN Gaming Summit in Manila. The judges highlighted the Philippines’ remarkable economic growth, noting that its strong GDP perfor
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