The Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has initiated investigations into 29 Telugu entertainment industry celebrities, suspecting their involvement in promoting unauthorized online gambling platforms, which may violate gambling and money laundering laws.This investigation is based on preliminary
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) recently issued a major new regulation: effective immediately, all national television media are prohibited from broadcasting any gambling-related advertisements during the "family prime time" from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM daily.According to reports
Recently, Flutter and its FanDuel platform, followed by DraftKings, have caused a stir in Illinois by announcing plans to charge a "transaction fee" of $0.50 on every bet placed on their platforms. This decision has not only shaken the entire industry but also sparked intense discussions about the d
The Belgian Gaming Commission recently released the latest survey results on young people's gambling behavior, showing that 84% of young people aged 18 to 30 choose to bet on legal gambling sites, but 28% still admit to having used illegal platforms.The study, conducted by DataSynergy in 2025, cover
UK—Australian social betting brand Dabble was authorized by the UK Gambling Commission in April this year and officially launched in the UK market. This is the third market the app has entered following Australia and the US (fantasy sports business), attempting to deeply integrate sports betting wit
Despite the continuous decline in horse racing betting turnover, the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) in the UK expects to receive a record £108 million in taxes for the fiscal year 2024-25. This revenue comes from betting companies with gross profits over £500,000, taxed at 10%, and is used to s
The Kenyan government is taking unprecedented tough measures to regulate the national gambling industry. In May 2025, the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) issued a ban, suspending all gambling-related advertisements nationwide for 30 days. The ban takes immediate effect and applies to tele
Darts player Andy Jenkins has been banned from all Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events for 11 years due to his involvement in manipulating 12 matches and violating betting rules.The sanction was announced on April 30, 2025, following a hearing by the DRA disciplinary committee, which found Jenki
Metric Gaming has partnered with BetZone to launch a sports betting product in the UK.For this deal, BetZone will rely on Metric's proprietary horse racing products and platform to create customizable sports betting products.The two companies first collaborated last summer and expressed their intent
New Zealand Authorities Crack Down on Gambling InfluencersFirstly, New Zealand authorities have begun to crack down on social media influencers promoting offshore online gambling sites.According to RNZ, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued its first notice to remove promoters of illeg
The 15-day public consultation period for the draft "Entertainment Complex Act" in Thailand received an overwhelmingly positive response, with over 80% of the public supporting the plan, many of whom suggested easing the entry conditions for locals and increasing the floor area ratio limits for gamb
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed administrative fines on two companies for failing to conduct gambling responsibly.Glitnor ServicesGlitnor Services was warned and fined SEK 28 million (USD 2.79 million) for violating the duty of care section of the Gambling Act.Out of tw
A Playtech investigation, however, showed that Chilean players bet less frequently than players from other countries in the region.Chile.- Playtech recently launched the third edition of its e-book on the gaming industry in Latin America. The new edition of the report presents significant fin
The regulator took issue with a virtual banner promoting a gambling operator.Australia.- TheAustralian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)has issued a warning to Foxtel cable television over a virtual banner promoting a gambling operator. It said the banner during an AFL match between Port Ade
The entertainment complex act in Thailand continues to make its way through the legislative channels. The bill will return to the cabinet in March, then be submitted to the parliament.The draft bill was approved by the Thai cabinet in January this year, setting a framework for establishing casino re
The UK Gambling Commission has announced that Stake.uk.com will cease operations in the UK market starting next month.Previously, the Commission investigated a video on social media that featured the Stake logo, which included an adult female actress outside the University of Nottingham Trent. Playe
