Uruguay’s DNLQ plans AI tools against illegal betting
Regulators should note Uruguay's DNLQ plans artificial intelligence tools to address illegal online betting and strengthen enforcement.
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MGA warns of fake gambling sites posing as licensed operators
Operators face brand impersonation risk, and players relying on unverified sites fall outside Malta's consumer-protection and regulatory oversight.
Türkiye's lottery administration links offshore licences to illegal betting sites
The findings signal wider Turkish enforcement against offshore-licensed operators, with blocking, server shutdowns and licence revocations affecting cross-border betting supply.
NRW gambling addiction body criticises GGL stake-limit increase
The addiction office seeks public justification and independent evaluation of the higher virtual-slot stake limit.
Ferrara police approve revised prohibited-games list
The revised list specifies prohibited games for public establishments, private clubs and betting venues.
France notifies online gambling data rules to European Commission
The notified technical rules would change how French-licensed operators record player-account and payment data, affecting compliance and fraud controls.
Buenos Aires deputies present bill to tighten online gambling advertising
Operators marketing to Buenos Aires players would face curbs on influencer and public-figure promotion plus stricter age-verification duties if the bill passes.
EU court says Google may face liability for YouTube gambling ads
The clarification could also affect advertising on other social media platforms beyond YouTube.
ANJ imposes €500,000 fine for duty-of-care failures
The regulator examined 30 players' activity and identified duty-of-care failures in nearly every case.
MGA warns about websites impersonating licensed operators
Regulators should note MGA warned that impersonation websites mislead consumers about operators' identity.
Source: MGA (Malta)
EU regulation unifies anti-money laundering requirements for gambling operators
Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 brings gambling operators under common anti-money laundering rules and an EU-level definition.
South Korea receives suspect in alleged $7.5bn gambling network
The extradition enables South Korean proceedings over the alleged gambling network.
Josh Gottheimer proposes facial age checks for betting and prediction markets
The proposal would add facial age verification requirements for sportsbooks and prediction market platforms.
Singapore auditor calls for stronger casino exclusion oversight
The findings call for stronger checks on excluded customers and restricted employees.
Gaming Corps launches with bet365 in Alberta as Spain and Ontario deals expand
The day-one Alberta rollout gives bet365 a multi-vertical content partner as the province's regulated market opens to competition.
DraftKings launches Alberta casino and sportsbook with 2,000 games
DraftKings enters Alberta's new regulated market with exclusive casino titles and province-specific sports markets, competing with 21 other launch-day sites.
MGA Industrial launches Forticash FC200 cash machine
Suppliers gain another cash-handling option as operators weigh machine specifications for salon, bingo and casino floors.
Licence
Anjouan Gaming passes 1,650 internet gaming licences issued
Operators can weigh Anjouan's scale using its stated issued and active licence counts and compliance requirements.
Tender
Greece's EEEP opens tender for online gambling monitoring partner
The appointment will shape how Greece's online operators are monitored for player identification and anti-money laundering compliance.
MGA outlines AI-led regulatory approach in annual report
Suppliers see Malta's regulatory approach covering licences for both gambling operators and business-to-business suppliers.
EU financial regulator says some prediction market contracts face binary options rules
Prediction market operators face compliance obligations under existing EU binary options restrictions, affecting product design and market access.
KSA updates Dutch online gambling deposit means-test guidance
Operators must recalculate Dutch deposit limits using only recurring income, excluding savings and one-off payments, or risk supervisory action.
Coljuegos board amends Baloto online lotto rules under Agreement No. 3
Agreement No. 3 modifies and replaces Title 2 of the Baloto online lotto rules, amending Agreement 08 of 2020.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Gambling Commission's Miller flags disconnect with sector over financial risk assessments
Operators face continued uncertainty over when financial risk assessment checks will be fully implemented, with the Commission's decision already delayed.
Appointment
Christian Hochgrebe takes over GGL administrative board chair from 1 July
The rotating chair sets the board's priorities as the GGL continues supervision of licensed operators.
Source: GGL (Germany)