Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is launching an investigation into affiliates promoting unlicensed online gambling.
The regulator said that its efforts to combat illegal gambling had led to the discovery of “so-called affiliate websites” that appear to specifically target vulnerable individuals.
These include affiliate websites that help players circumvent the central self-exclusion [...]
Britain’s Gambling Commission has reinstated the operating licence of sports betting provider Lebom.
Lebom’s licence was suspended by the Gambling Commission last week after it was found that the operator had failed to connect to the Gamstop self-exclusion system, in breach of its licensing obligations.
The Commission said Tuesday that it is [...]
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has taken further disciplinary action against Crown Melbourne for failing in its Responsible Service of Gambling obligations.
The regulator has imposed record fines totalling AUD$120m after the operator breached its code of conduct for the Responsible Service of Gambling over many years by [...]
Britain’s Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of peer-to-peer betting app Lebom.
Lebom was founded in 2019 and recently raised over £350,000 in crowdfunding to grow the business, which cites responsibility as a core pillar of the brand.
The Gambling Commission suspended Lebom’s operating licence on Thursday due to the company’s [...]
Sports betting and iGaming services provider USAbility has brought in experienced sports betting executive Joe Asher to join its newly established Advisory Board, with Asher also taking an ownership interest in the company.
Asher previously served as CEO of William Hill US and is currently president of sports betting at IGT. [...]
Australia’s financial crimes agency AUSTRAC has appointed external auditors to review anti-money laundering compliance at leading online betting operators Sportsbet and bet365.
The Australian regulator said Thursday that it has reasonable grounds to believe that Sportsbet and bet365 have contravened, and/or are contravening sections 36 and 81 of the Anti-Money Laundering [...]
A surge in the number of complaints about online gambling affiliates resulted in 275 investigations by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) during the third quarter of this year.
The Australian media regulator received 314 enquiries and complaints during the third quarter, 87 per cent of which (275) were valid [...]
Maryland is moving closer to launching mobile sports betting after the state approved the qualifications of 10 businesses seeking licenses.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) approved the qualifications of 10 businesses seeking mobile sports wagering licenses and one business seeking a Class B facility license.
The next step for [...]
New Jersey-headquartered online betting and gaming operator BetMGM has appointed Rhea Loney as chief compliance officer.
Loney will join the operator’s executive team and oversee BetMGM's compliance department, including online and retail operational compliance, registration and licensing, AML and financial compliance, and responsible gaming.
She joins BetMGM from Penn Interactive, the online [...]
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) and National Police Agency (NPA) have warned players that they risk being arrested for playing online casino games in the country.
In a new ad campaign launched this week, the two agencies reiterate that playing online casino games through offshore online gambling sites is a crime.
“Even [...]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a warning to Australian commercial free-to-air television networks, Seven Network and Nine Network, for breaching gambling advertising rules.
An ACMA investigation found that throughout July and August 2021, Seven aired 49 betting promotions during its Olympic coverage on its Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, [...]
The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has suspended Star Entertainment’s casino licence and fined the operator AUD$100m.
The licence suspension falls short of a revocation and will allow the casino to continue to operate under the supervision of NICC appointed manager Nicholas Weeks.
Weeks will serve as manager while the Commission works [...]