Japan moves closer to banning online casinos as its lower house passes a bill targeting illegal gambling sites and related promotions, with stricter penalties ahead.

Germany’s GGL clarifies that only state-licensed table games and GGL-approved slots are legal, urging players to avoid unlicensed casinos using misleading terms.

Tennessee cracks down on BetOnline for illegal betting. Offshore operator must exit by June 16 or face fines of up to $25,000 per illegal wager.

Montana becomes the first U.S. state to ban online sweepstakes gambling, with strict felony penalties and industry backlash over the law’s broad wording.

German court restricts GGL’s authority to impose IP blocks, prompting a pivot to host-based enforcement and accelerating calls for updated gambling laws.

Ontario restructures its iGaming system by separating iGO from AGCO, aiming to improve governance, eliminate oversight conflicts, and support market agility.

In 2024, U.S. commercial gaming hit a record $72 billion in revenue, marking a 7.5% increase from 2023, driven by iGaming and mobile sports betting. The growth spanned 28 states, with North Carolina and Vermont contributing to the surge following the launch of mobile sports betting. The industry also generated...

The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) highlights the impact of the black market on gambling monopolies in Canada. Paul Burns, CGA President, pointed out that for over 25 years, unregulated iGaming has made monopoly models obsolete. Alberta's new iGaming Act sets the stage for a regulated market by 2026, following...

Dutch lawmakers push for stricter ad rules, but Google insists its whitelist system already limits exposure to unlicensed gambling operators.

SPGA warns New York’s sweepstakes bill changes add confusion and risk, urging lawmakers to rethink vague amendments and their national impact.

Crypto casinos saw record growth in 2024, earning $81.4 billion as users increasingly bypass geographic restrictions, raising alarms about player safety.

Arizona regulators issue cease-and-desist orders to six illegal gambling platforms, citing threats like fraud, money laundering, and lack of consumer protections.