Dutch gambling chief Michel Groothuizen says roughly half of the money lost by local online gamblers is now flowing outside the licensed market, sharpening concerns about what players give up when they move offshore. Half the Money Is Leaving the Legal Market The Netherlands has a gambling leakage problem, and the country’s regulator says it […]
Illegal Gambling
Ruth Evans Takes Five-Year Gambling Commission Chair Role
Ruth Evans will become the new permanent Chair of Britain’s Gambling Commission on September 30, putting a consumer-protection veteran at the regulator’s helm during another busy period for UK gambling rules. Evans Takes Over on September 30 The UK government has appointed Ruth Evans as Chair of the Gambling Commission for a five-year term beginning […]
Montenegro Pushes Back Against 80-Metre Betting Shop Rule
Montenegro’s Finance Ministry says the proposed restriction would protect established gambling operators without removing a single existing betting shop. Ministry Says Proposal Misses Its Target Montenegro’s Finance Ministry has urged MPs to reject an amendment requiring at least 80 metres between new betting venues. The proposal, submitted by New Serb Democracy MPs Vaso Obradović and […]
Hong Kong Betting Bust Drags Football Insiders into the Spotlight
A World Cup-era crackdown in Hong Kong has exposed an alleged football betting ring involving players, coaches, illegal bookies, and match-fixing claims. How The Case Broke Open Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Hong Kong Police Force arrested 19 people in a joint operation called “Double-edged,” launched on June 23. Authorities say […]
Ukraine Gambling Survey Shows Public Alarm Outpacing Actual Play
A new national survey suggests Ukrainians worry deeply about gambling, even though only a small share say they have placed a bet or played casino games recently. Low Play, Loud Concern Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and gambling regulator PlayCity have released the first results of a nationwide study into gambling’s social impact, and the […]
MGA Flags Six Casino Sites Over False License Claims
The Malta Gaming Authority has warned that six gambling websites are wrongly suggesting links to its license regime, putting players at risk of trusting operators that are not under its watch. Six Domains Named By The Regulator The Malta Gaming Authority has issued a fresh warning over OP7.io, OP7.vip, UFABET.black, Playtok.bet, SlotBlastCasheu.vip and VulkanWorld.com, stating […]
Brazil Goes After Illegal Betting Operators by Freezing Their Cash
Brazil is moving past whack-a-mole website blocking and aiming straight at the bank accounts that keep illegal betting operators and unlicensed betting sites alive. Bank Accounts Are Now in the Firing Line Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a decree allowing the government to freeze funds tied to illegal online betting platforms, […]
Turkey Gets Serious About Illegal Gambling: Banks, Media, and Fintech Now in the Crosshairs
A government-led push is putting the heat on unlicensed gambling—with banks now warning customers, and new laws giving prosecutors sharper teeth. Bank Alerts Are Just the Beginning Turkey’s Justice Ministry isn’t pulling punches in its latest offensive against illegal gambling. Banks across the country—including heavyweights like Ziraat Bankası, Türkiye İş, and Garanti BBVA—are now directly […]
Influencers Face AU$2.5M Fines in Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Promotions
Australian regulators are tightening the reins on social media influencers who promote illegal gambling, warning that steep fines await those who break the law. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a direct message: any influencer caught advertising or facilitating access to unlicensed gambling platforms could face civil penalties up to AU$2.5 million. […]
Japan Tightens Grip on Offshore Gambling with New Law and Global Push
Japan is stepping up its fight against illegal online gambling by urging eight jurisdictions to block access to casino sites targeting Japanese users. The move follows a wave of high-profile arrests involving celebrities and athletes, and mounting concerns over the massive scale of the country’s illicit online betting market. The request, made via diplomatic channels, […]
