The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) recently issued a notice, warning consumers about several unauthorized websites falsely claiming affiliation or possession of its license.The notice points out that these websites misleadingly mention MGA licensing and regulatory approval, which may mislead players i
Ontario's online gambling revenue reached CAD 311 million (approximately USD 226 million) in July, showing a slight increase from the same period last year and slightly higher than the level in June.According to iGaming Ontario data, unadjusted total gaming revenue grew by 29% year-over-year. Month
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to Hollycorn NV and Stellar, finding both companies in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA) for providing prohibited gambling services to Australian players without authorization.Firstly, Hollycorn N
The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office has officially filed a civil enforcement lawsuit against the online lottery casino platform Stake.us and its 21 partners. This is the first legal action taken by the U.S. government against lottery casino operators.The Los Angeles City Attorney accuses Stake.u
The Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN) announced that it has added 30 unlicensed online gambling websites to its official blacklist, requiring national internet service providers to block access to these domains within 15 days.This action targets several operators who have not obtained authori
Indonesian authorities are intensifying efforts to combat illegal online gambling. The National Police Criminal Investigation Department recently announced that it has frozen a total of approximately 154.3 billion Indonesian Rupiah (US$9.5 million) in funds, which are distributed across 811 bank acc
The National Directorate of Lotteries and Quinielas of Uruguay (DNLQ) recently issued an official statement, emphasizing the strict prohibition of advertising unauthorized online gambling or betting services within the country to protect citizens from legal, financial, and digital security risks. Th
The Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) recently announced a new regulatory draft targeting online gambling activities, currently soliciting public opinions. The draft proposes several stringent measures aimed at reducing the risks associated with national participation in online gambling and prot
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) of Pakistan recently announced that 46 mobile applications have been listed as illegal, due to their involvement in gambling, unauthorized financial transactions, and violation of user privacy. This move is seen as a significant action against il
The Indonesian National Police recently arrested three individuals suspected of operating international online gambling platforms, including Slotbola88, Inibet77, and Rajaspin88. According to ANTARA news, the group processed member funds through bank transfers, allegedly violating multiple Indonesia
The Institute for the Regulation of Gambling and Hazardous Habits (IPRHH) has released a detailed report expressing serious concerns about the extent of unlicensed gambling in Slovakia. This report, co-authored by IPRHH and the Institute of Sociology at the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV), is Slova
The Greek government recently announced a comprehensive plan to combat illegal gambling activities, aimed at strengthening the regulation and prosecution of unlicensed online and offline gambling operators. The Ministry of Economy and Finance has been tasked with establishing a new legal framework t
InPlaySoft recently released a semi-annual report on the regulated online gambling market in Brazil, showing that the industry paid a total of about 3.8 billion Brazilian reais (approximately 685 million euros) in taxes in the first six months of 2025, reflecting the strong contribution of the gambl
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) of the Philippines recently made a strong appeal to Congress during a House Appropriations Committee meeting to push for legislation that completely bans government officials from participating in any form of online gambling activities, especially during work hours
Sri Lanka's gambling industry welcomes historic changes. Recently, the Sri Lankan Parliament officially passed the second reading of the "Gambling Regulatory Authority Act," which is scheduled to take effect after being signed by the Speaker of the Parliament. This means that the country's gambling
The Philippines has recently tightened its grip on the online gambling industry, particularly targeting advertising and payment channels, causing online betting transactions to plummet by nearly 50%.Recently, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano welcomed the Central Bank's (BSP) order for e-wallet platforms
