The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya recently issued a notice, demanding all operators to immediately cease offering Aviator and Crash type games until these games fully comply with regulatory requirements. BCLB emphasizes that operators must ensure their gaming products adhere to
Bet365 has confirmed to SBC News that it has exited the Chinese gambling market, which has been reported as one of its largest gambling markets.This UK-based multinational operator stated that it has conducted a strategic review of its international business. The outcome of the review led the compan
In the following article, the Altenar team explains why the company is in a strong position to help operators make the most of Brazil's newly regulated sports betting market.Press release.- A proactive approach to regulatory compliance has positioned Altenar to help operators maximize the newly reg
Another state legislature has abandoned talks to legalize online casino gambling. New Hampshire Sen. Tim Lang tabled his online casino bill in the Senate Ways and Means Committee last week. The decision came despite the committee recommending passage.Lang also sponsored similar legislation in 2023,
Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri recently called for a comprehensive review of the local online gambling industry (PIGOs) to assess its impact on local residents and decide whether it should continue to operate. Zubiri pointed out that although the Philippine offshore gaming oper
The Swedish government has announced a review of the country's "Gambling Act" aimed at strengthening supervision over unlicensed operators.This move responds to the call from the Swedish Online Gambling Trade Association (BOS), which advocates amending the law to plug legal loopholes that allow offs
In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, looks into the trends that he believes will make Anjouan a leading jurisdiction for startup and established brands. For years, Anjouan flew under the radar of iGaming operators looking for licensing. However, following a reva
The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit of Colombia has published Decree N°0175, in which it made officialthe imposition of the Value Added Tax (VAT) for online games of chance, with the purpose of obtaining economic resources to face the humanitarian crisis faced by the Catatumbo region. The decr
A push to legalize online lottery and casino games won’t move forward this legislative session, House Speaker Todd Huston confirmed Thursday.House Bill 1432 passed easily out of the House Public Policy Committee earlier this year but didn’t get a hearing in the Ways and Means Committee, which would’
Illinois lawmakers have introduced companion bills that could pave the way for legalized online casino gaming in the state. The proposals, introduced by Senator Cristina Castro and Representative Edgar Gonzalez, aim to establish the Internet Gaming Act, expanding Illinois’ gambling sector by allowin
Missouri is moving towards launching a regulated sports betting market, with the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) recently submitting a proposed set of regulations to Governor Mike Kehoe's office. After a statewide voting initiative passed in November, Missouri is set to issue licenses and begin ope
Sky Betting & Gaming (SBG) has been found to have breached UK data protection laws in a case brought by a problem gambler who lost more than £45,000 [$56,000] with the company.A High Court judge ruled that Bonne Terre Ltd, which operates as SBG, did not have a lawful basis to collect the anonymi
Insights into the Brazilian Gambling MarketThe Brazilian gambling market refers to the broadly defined online gambling and sports betting industry operating under government regulation. The program has implemented strict licensing and monitoring mechanisms aimed at creating transparency, ensuring c
Betano, a leading brand in online betting and gaming in Brazil, has just inaugurated its new headquarters of almost 4,000 square meters in the city of São Paulo. For the brand, which was the first authorized by the Ministry of Finance to operate legally in the country, this new space will be a cente
Nevada Gaming Control Board member Brittnie Watkins announced during the board’s meeting on Wednesday that it would be her final session with the agency. Watkins, whose term is set to end on January 26, reflected on her tenure with gratitude and said she opted not to seek reappointment to the positi
SkillOnNet has obtained temporary approval to operate in Brazil, becoming one of the first operators to be licensed under the country's new online gambling regulations.As the market opens to regulated operators, its initial products PlayUzu.bet.br and BacanaPlay.bet.br will cater to Portuguese-spea