Posts From: January 2025

Three arrested on suspicion of match-fixing offences

Three people were arrested in relation to allegations of match fixing on a boxing fight. A 54-year-old woman, a 33-year-old man, and a 23-year-old man were arrested in Birmingham as...

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Sweden hits unlicensed operator Goodwin NV with ban

The Swedish Gaming Authority has banned Goodwin N.V. to provide games in Sweden withoutnecessary license, the decision applies immediately. The Swedish Gaming Authority initiated a supervisory case against the website...

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Indiana introduce bills to legalize online casino

A bill to move one of the state’s lowest-performing casinos to northeast Indiana has been formally introduced in the Indiana General Assembly. Senate Bill 293—authored by Sen. Andy Zay, R-Huntington—would...

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New online gaming bill filed in Wyoming

The 2025 legislative session in Wyoming is underway and Representative Robert Davis has already introduced a new bill to legalize online casinos in Wyoming in 2025. Rep. Robert Davis has proposed House Bill 0162, which...

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VicBet fined $130,000 for customer service breaches

Registered online bookmaker VicBet has been fined $130,000 for 2 breaches of its customer care obligations. Announcing the fine today, Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) CEO Annette Kimmitt AM reminded...

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Winning Poker Network hit with €1.2 million illegal gambling penalty

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has imposed a fine of €1,275,000 on illegal provider Winning Poker Network (WPN). WPN allowed Dutch players without the necessary permit, which is prohibited. Dutch...

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Denmark warns of AML risk with gambling affiliates

The Danish Gambling Authority has become aware that money laundering can occur through affiliates who market for gambling operators. Gambling operators that use affiliates should therefore consider whether this gives...

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Singapore restricts access to Polymarket

Singapore has restricted access to crypto prediction platform Polymarket as part of its efforts to combat illegal gambling. On January 12, users in Singapore reported being unable to access the...

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Google tightens gambling ad regulations in Nigeria

On January 8, 2025, Google implemented significant changes to its gambling and games advertising policies in Nigeria, responding to the Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidated the National Lottery Act. According...

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Greentube to pay £1 million for AML and KYC failings

Online gambling business Greentube Alderney Limited, trading as Admiral Casino, is to pay £1 million after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures. The operator, which runs...

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