Illegal Gambling

UK Gambling Commission Admits Uncertainty in Gauging Illegal Gambling Market
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) remains uncertain about the amount of money being spent by British players on…
November 7, 2025
Fiscal Reform in Mexico Raises Online Gambling Tax to 50 Percent
In November 2025, Mexico’s Senate passed a significant fiscal reform increasing the Special Tax on Production and Services…
November 7, 2025
Meta Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Alleged Scam and Gambling Ad Revenue
Meta Platforms Inc. is embroiled in global criticism amid accusations that a significant portion of its advertising revenue…
November 7, 2025
Angola Enforces Stricter Controls on Raffles and Prize Contests
In Angola, the Gaming Supervision Institute (ISJ) has announced a significant shift in the regulation of raffles and…
November 7, 2025
French Casino Industry Opposes Online Gambling Legalization
On November 6, 2025, Casinos de France, the main trade group representing the nation’s land-based casino sector, strongly…
November 6, 2025
NBA Faces Congressional Scrutiny Amid Betting Scandals
This week, NBA officials engaged with congressional staff on Capitol Hill to tackle ongoing concerns surrounding the league’s…
November 6, 2025
Ethiopia’s Gambling Market Faces Challenges with New Tax Regime
On July 17, 2025, Ethiopia implemented a new tax regime under Proclamation No. 1395/2025, significantly altering the landscape…
November 6, 2025
Ghana National Lottery Authority’s Digital Overhaul to Combat Illegal Operations
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) is undergoing a significant digital transformation aimed at modernizing its operations, enhancing transparency,…
November 6, 2025
Minnesota Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Gambling Operators
Minnesota has intensified its efforts against unlicensed sweepstakes casinos and offshore operators. On Wednesday, Attorney General Keith Ellison…
November 6, 2025
Swedish Gambling Authority Tightens Grip on Unlicensed Operators
On November 6, 2025, the Swedish Gambling Authority, known as Spelinspektionen, banned CCG Entertainment Ltd., the operator behind…
November 6, 2025
France’s Illegal Gambling Market Surpasses Regulated Sector in 2025
In 2025, France’s illegal online gambling market has overtaken its regulated counterpart, as revealed by new data from…
November 5, 2025
Utah’s Legal Crackdown Intensifies Against Sweepstakes Casinos
Utah, a state renowned for its stringent anti-gambling stance, is now experiencing a wave of class-action lawsuits aimed…
November 5, 2025