Online gambling regulation

Indonesia Steps Up Measures Against Payment Platforms Over Online Gambling

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics, under the stewardship of Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, has launched a robust initiative targeting?21 payment service providers. This action comes as part of...

UK’s Betting and Gaming Council Unveils New Codes of Conduct for Sports Sponsorship

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has recently heralded the introduction of new?Codes of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements across prominent sports organizations, marking a significant advancement in th...

US Senators Introduce WAGER Act to Eliminate Sports Betting Excise Taxes

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have recently introduced the Withdrawing Arduous Gaming Excise Rates (WAGER) Act, a pivotal piece of bipartisan legislation designed ...

Massachusetts to Initiate Online Lottery Targeting 2025 Launch

Following prolonged discussions and minimal progress, the Massachusetts Lottery is set to?embrace the digital era. Governor Maura Healey's recent approval of the?nearly $58 billion?state budget includes provisi...

Philippine Senate Seeks to Outlaw POGO Operations with New Legislation

In a significant move to reshape the gaming landscape in the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva has introduced Senate Bill No. 2752, dubbed the "Anti-POGO Act." This bill aims to repeal the existing law taxin...

Maine Sports Gambling Sees Impressive Start with $319M in Bets and $3.2M Tax Revenue

Since its inception eight months ago, Maine's newly legalized sports gambling market has quickly gained traction, although it's still too soon to declare its long-term success guaranteed. The ongoing?Olympic Ga...

Nevada Gaming Control Board Boosts Regulations and Tax Collection

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is actively pursuing a series of regulatory enhancements and technological advancements to bolster the gaming industry and increase contributions to the state’s general fund. Thi...

Big Brazil and Sportingbet Vie for Federal Licenses in Brazil’s Growing Betting Market

As the deadline for sports betting and iGaming license applications in Brazil approaches, major industry players Big Brazil and Sportingbet have officially submitted their applications, indicating their readine...

Nebraska to Decide on Online Sports Betting in November

In a decisive move to address fiscal challenges, Nebraska could see an item on the November ballot to legalize online sports betting following Governor Jim Pillen's?announcement. The governor highlighted the si...

Philippines Escalates Fight Against POGOs with Presidential Ban and Police Task Force

In a landmark decision, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared an immediate ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) during his latest State of the Nation Address. This directive is p...

Rei do Pitaco Seeks Approval for Brazilian Online Betting License

Rei do Pitaco, a leading name in Brazil's digital sports scene, recently took a significant step towards diversifying its offerings by applying for a sports betting and iGaming license under Brazil's newly amen...