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Michigan Gaming Control Board Takes Action Against Illegal Gambling Sites
Michigan Gaming Control Board Targets Illegal Gambling Operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has recently sent formal notic...
Sandro Kirchner takes the helm of German gambling regulator GGL
Kirchner takes over from Reiner Moser with immediate effect.
Germany.- The German gambling regulator, the GGL, has named Sandro Kirchn...
Philippines Internet Gaming Operators in Focus Following POGO Ousting
Philippines Internet Gaming Operators (PIGOs) have come under scrutiny a year after the government banned the $3 billion offshore gaming ...
Upstart UAE Lottery continues development with WLA membership
The World Lottery Association (WLA) has announced the UAE Lottery as its latest member, following the latter’s official launch last year....
French gambling regulator calls for “tightly controlled” igaming market
France continues to consider the regulation of online casino gambling.
France.- The French gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des ...
UKGC to appoint new Industry Forum chair as Nick Rust confirms exit
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is preparing for a leadership transition at its Industry Forum, with Chair Nick Rust set to step down a...
Arizona Lottery Updates Game Rules to Prohibit Bulk Ticket Purchases
New rule aims to ensure fair access to Fast Play games and uphold prize integrity for all players statewide.
PHOENIX – The Arizona Lotte...
The Giant Awakens: California Targets Sweeps Investors, Operators, Celebrity Promoters
CA Action Portends End of US Sweeps Casino Operations
A bill introduced today with the backing of the California Nations Indian Gaming ...
Tabcorp fined $2.6 million for illegal VIP marketing messages
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has imposed a AU$4 million (US$2.6 million) fine on gambling giant Tabcorp for s...
Tennessee sports betting regulator fines two offshore sportsbooks
The Sports Wagering Council has fined Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag.
US.- The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has fined offshore...
Uganda lottery regulator takes aim at underage gaming
Likening gambling to a ‘razorblade’, the CEO of Uganda’s national lotteries and gaming regulator has warned of heavier consequences for t...
Ontario Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Websites
Industry looks to pivot to enforcement against unregulated sites three years after market launch
Ontario market still has 16%-17% of...
Swedish gambling regulator tackles Twitch streamers
The Swedish gambling regulator says it has cracked down on influencers using Twitch to promote unregulated gambling content.
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New Jersey Lottery Proposes Amendments to Rules Governing Courier Services
TRENTON (June 4, 2025) – The New Jersey Lottery has announced a Notice of Proposal to amend rules governing the regulation of registered ...
Swedish goverment plan to expand gambling credit ban
The current ban will be expanded to include more restrictions for licensees.
Sweden.- The government proposed a new expanded ban on gamb...
Polish gambling reforms a matter of political will, not partisan divide
On [June 2], the world learned of the election of Poland’s new president – Karol Nawrocki. What does this mean for the gambling industry?...
Ontario gambling regulator publishes new guidance on identifying players at risk
Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has provided igaming operators with new guidance on practices to identify an...
Dutch gambling regulator outlines new “Regulator 2.0” approach
The KSA says it wants a more open and flexible relationship with the gaming industry.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kan...
Belgian gambling study shows persistent use of offshore sites
A recent study conducted by Belgian market research agency DataSynergy, at the request of the Belgian Gaming Commission (KSC), has reveal...
Starting July 1 Indiana drops licensing requirement for sports betting service companies
Hundreds of companies connected to Indiana’s sports betting industry will no longer need to hold state licenses beginning July 1, followi...
UK Gambling Commission launches enhanced consumer voice framework
The UK Gambling Commission has unveiled a new and improved Consumer Voice framework, marking a significant step forward in how the regula...
Texas lottery likely to continue after Legislature approves compromise
A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Senate Frida...
UKGC survey reveals demographic shifts beyond National Lottery play
Findings from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain: Statistics on gambling participation
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FRANCE: Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, ANJ's 'L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux' strategy to keep pace with new forms of gaming and its key priorities'
The chairwoman of L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux spoke to Focus Gaming News about the regulator’s strategy to keep pace with new forms of ...
POLAND: Under Polish law, playing with a foreign unlicensed operator may expose him to criminal liability
Let’s picture this scenario… A player loses a significant sum of money to an online casino operating out of Curaçao. Unaware of legal cir...
FRANCE national gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux, ANJ, flags rising risks
France’s gambling sector recorded a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €14 billion ($15.9 billion) in 2024, reinforcing its status as the four...
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined 14 online operators a total of €77m
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined 14 online operators a total of €77m for offering services without a licence, in the latest crackdown...