Earlier this month, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) suspended the licenses of Green Feather and SFJL Gambling and canceled EGMIT Elite’s license. Yesterday, The Shift reported that the gambling regulator decided to repeal its decision to suspend Green Feather’s license due to the operator’s prompt action and cooperation. This comes soon after the European Commission […]
Author: Zoe Sharp
Lotus365, a Curacao-licensed gambling site, has made the headlines after it became clear that it uses misleading ads to lure in newcomers. The gambling site has reportedly come up with a new promotional offer advertised by celebrities, who can easily influence people. Although Lotus365 is licensed in Curacao, this license is not recognized by the […]
The Swedish National Audit Office has announced that it plans to review the gambling regulator’s work, actions, strategies, and effectiveness in establishing a safe and responsible gambling market. The move follows the introduction of new gambling regulations and policies in the Nordic country. By reviewing Spelinspektionen’s work, the audit office aims to determine whether the […]
Jeju Island, a well-known South Korean gaming hub, has abandoned its plans to introduce “proxy betting” within its foreigner-only casinos due to a lack of interest on behalf of the industry. The island’s government stated that the idea failed to garner interest from the local casino operators and could potentially lead to diplomatic and technical […]
On Friday, the Nebraska Gaming Commission held a meeting, during which it allowed the Grand Island Casino Resort to offer table games. Commissioners also approved a market study to examine the possible impact of opening a new racetrack in western Nebraska. This is the first official step that the gambling regulator takes on Hastings Exposition […]
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is seeking legal guidance on the potential consequences of signing an agreement known as the Macolin Convention. The country had been refusing to ratify the said agreement since 2014, objecting to the definition of “illegal sports betting”. But it seems that the pressure imposed by the European Commission and Parliament […]
Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), announced that the regulator is to take 33 offshore gambling operators, also known as POGOs, to court for failing to pay fees amounting to P2.02 billion. Mr. Tengco explained that the offenders are operators who have obtained licenses during the […]
This Thursday, Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear shared the latest update and a timeline of key dates concerning the launch of sports betting in the state. Gov. Beshear announced that in-person sports gambling at licensed retail betting shops will officially start at 10 am EDT on September 7. Mobile sports betting is to launch on September […]
Roblox, a well-known online gaming platform, has been accused of organizing an illicit gambling ring preying on minors, Bloomberg Law reported earlier today. Concerned parents, Rachel Colvin and Danielle Sass, have filed a class action lawsuit against Roblox Corp. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The legal action was prompted […]
West Virginia’s Problem Gambling Help Network is taking action to address the issue of youth gambling by allocating over $40k in grant funding to community organizations. The organizations will incorporate evidence-based curricula to inform young people about the risks associated with gambling, dispel common misconceptions, and educate them about the impact of gambling advertisements. Additionally, […]