By Sadonna Price

Sports Betting Licensing Suspended in Germany due to Lack of Transparency

April 7, 2020

Sports betting licensing is no longer taking place in Germany after the Administrative Court of Darmstadt published a ruling that stopped the process. Details were provided as to what caused the action, with the court upholding a complaint by Vierklee, an Austrian sports betting operator. The complaint argued that the process for licensing in Germany […]

By Sadonna Price

High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Casinos in Bangladesh

February 13, 2020

The government of Bangladesh has been cracking down on illegal casinos over the past few months, with the most recent news revealing that the High Court has declared 13 clubs are offering illegal gambling in the region. An order was issued on February 10th by two Justices of the court, ruling that the gambling operations […]

By Sadonna Price

Ten Companies Fined in 2019 by Dutch Gambling Authority

January 28, 2020

Kansspelautoritiet, the Dutch gambling authority, has fined ten companies in 2019, for offering betting and gambling in the Netherlands. A total of €3.5 million in fines were handed out this year, which is over 50% more than what was spent in 2018. The country is a hotbed for online gaming activity, so it isn’t any […]

By Sadonna Price

German States Reaching Breakthrough via Online Gaming Talks

January 23, 2020

The leaders of 16 states in Germany seem to be working together when it comes to a solution for online gambling negotiations in the country. Reports from local news outlets state that significant progress has been made involving the new State Treaty on Gambling negotiations. Leaders from Schleswig-Holstein produced a model and other lawmakers in […]

By Sadonna Price

UKGC Announces Online Gambling Credit Card Ban

January 14, 2020

As regulatory measures are tightening in the United Kingdom, players are about to find even more changes are afoot in the coming months. The UK Gambling Commission announced this week that they are adding to player protections by banning credit card gambling. On April 14th, 2020, all-gambling related transactions via credit cards will be null […]

By Sadonna Price

Ukraine Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Gambling

January 2, 2020

In an unexpected move, President Volodymyr Zelensky of the Ukraine has ordered all gaming halls to close, effective immediately inside the country. The president made this huge change due to discussions regarding new gambling laws not making any headway within the Ukrainian Parliament. The president took to Twitter and simply stated that if transparent rules […]

By Sadonna Price

Online Gambling in Cambodia Must Stop on December 31st

December 26, 2019

Just days after reporting that an online gambling ban is coming to Cambodia, we have now learned that casinos could face serious consequences if they do not stop their online gambling services by December 31st. Any delay will result in legal action by the country. Just yesterday, Finance Ministry official Ros Phearun was quoted by […]

By Sadonna Price

Michigan So Close to iGaming Approval

December 13, 2019

Michigan is only one step away from being the next state in the US to legalize online gambling as well as sports betting. On Wednesday of this week, the state Senate approved a package of measures that include both options with now only the governor’s signature needed to see the industries comes to life. The […]

By Sadonna Price

New Delhi High Court Seeks Clarification from Government Regarding Online Poker

November 29, 2019

Online poker gaming may be in trouble in India as the New Delhi High Court has asked for government clarification regarding the option. Online poker is already complicated in India, and after the submission of two Public Interest Litigations, High Court representatives stated on November 28th that the government needs to decide if poker is […]

By Sadonna Price

Australian Government Begins Legislative Path to Fight Online Gambling Harm

November 26, 2019

The government of Australia recently revealed their plans to create legislation that will allow players to self-exclude from online gambling sites, including casino and poker options. The legislation will be the start of an online National Self-Exclusion Register that the government hopes will reduce harm among residents related to gambling. The change is part of […]