Illegal Gambling Thrives in South Korean Fishing Communities
South Korean island communities and famous fishing towns have become a hotbed of illegal gambling activity, police have warned.
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Russian Gambling Industry Reacts to Call for Fines on Online Casino
A Russian gambling industry chief has criticized a leading lawyer and political activist for suggesting that the Kremlin should impose fines on residents caught using online casinos.
German Ruling Party Receives Strategy to Resolve Gambling Deadlock
Germany has a reputation of being one of the worst gambling markets in Europe, and the ruling party – the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) – now has a clear path to change that.
Biloxi Casino Project Advances After Court Ruling
A lengthy legal dispute regarding a proposed casino resort in Biloxi, US, has taken a major step forward after a circuit court judge upheld a key regulatory approval for the development.
Australia Targets 12 More Illegal Gambling Websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has extended its list of prohibited domains by another 12 websites, as the regulator continues to respond to the rise of illegal online gambling venues.
Gensler Joins States in Prediction Markets Battles
The growing popularity of prediction markets is creating new opportunities in gaming and finance, but the vertical is causing friction for states and tribal communities in the U.S.
Armenian Government Orders Nation’s Biggest Casino to Shut Down
The Armenian government has revoked the operating permit of the nation’s largest casino as a political spat between the ruling party and opposition factions deepens.
Egypt Plans to Explicitly Ban Online Gambling Apps
Egypt is preparing legal amendments to explicitly criminalize online betting, addressing a regulatory gap in laws focusing on physical gambling venues.
UK to Protect Sports Streaming Rights
Media green paper will add on-demand and catch-up sports streaming rights for the World Cup, Olympics and Wimbledon to the listed events regime, keeping them free to watch
Georgia Proposes New Licences for Foreign Online Gambling Operators
Georgia has unveiled draft legislation that would introduce a new licensing category for international online gambling operators.
Spanish Government Approves New Betting Deposit Limits
Spanish betting companies and customers are going to be subject to a new deposit limits system after a Royal Decree was approved by the government this week.
Austria gambling market set for 2027 launch
Austria’s three ruling parties have agreed on a hard-set deadline to end the long-lasting reign of the monopoly regime.