Posts From: January 2026

ACMA takes action after operators breach self-exclusion rules

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has concluded six more investigations into licensed wagering providers for breaches of self-exclusion rules. The ACMA investigations found Tabcorp, LightningBet, Betfocus, TempleBet, Picklebet and BetChamps all failed to comply with rules...

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UK government may raise gambling license fees by 30%

Documents mistakenly published online on Tuesday showed Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary, has drawn up plans to raise licence fees for gambling companies by as much as 30%. In an...

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OkeBet fined for gambling self-exclusion breaches

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has upheld the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission’s decision that online bookmaker partnership OkeBet contravened the Gambling Regulation by sending promotional gambling materials to self-excluded persons....

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Dutch regulator sanctions bet365 for duty of care failings

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) issued a binding instruction to Hillside New Media Malta Plc (Hillside) on November 13, 2025, for failing to adequately respond to signals that players can...

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Missouri regulators reject ban on college athlete prop bets

The Missouri Gaming Commission voted Thursday to reject a proposal from the NCAA that would have banned bets placed on individual collegiate athletes. In a letter to the Missouri Gaming Commission,...

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Meta is reportedly neglecting to address illegal gambling advertisements

Britain’s Gambling Commission said on Monday that Meta Platforms the owner of Facebook and Instagram, was turning a blind eye to illegal online casinos advertising on its sites, indicating it was...

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DUTCH GAMBLING REGULATOR FINES STARSCREAM €4,228,000 MILLION

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has imposed a fine of €4,228,000 on Starscream Limited for offering illegal gambling to Dutch players via the websites rantcasino.com, allstarzcasino.com, and sugarcasino.com. Starscream had...

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Maine Tribal Nations will be able to operate online gambling under state law

Maine is set to make history as it becomes the eighth U.S. state to legalize regulated online casino gaming, including slots, table games, and poker. This pivotal decision comes in the wake...

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Dozens of online casinos shutting down in TN after AG pressure

Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that his office has successfully halted the operation of multiple illegal online sweepstakes casinos in Tennessee. This action is part of the Attorney General’s...

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Dutch gambling regulator fines LeoVegas €500,000

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) is fining LeoVegas for failing to adequately protect players. Gambling companies have a duty of care and must protect players as much as possible against...

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