Illegal Gambling
California Enacts Ban on Online Sweepstakes Casinos with New Legislation
In a significant development, Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed Assembly Bill 831 into law, effectively prohibiting online…
October 12, 2025
Unexplained Betting Surge Linked to Nobel Peace Prize Announcement Raises Questions
A remarkable surge in betting on María Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace Prize occurred just hours before…
October 10, 2025
Indonesia Freezes Thousands of Accounts in Online Gambling Crackdown
In a decisive move against the entrenched issue of illegal betting, Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ordered…
October 10, 2025
UK Black Market Online Gambling Surges to £379 Million in 2025
The UK’s online gambling market, which once resembled a structured entity with distinct segments for sports betting, poker,…
October 10, 2025
Senegal Proposes 20 Percent Tax on Gambling Winnings and Operator Profits
In a move that could significantly alter the dynamics of its betting landscape, Senegal’s government, under the leadership…
October 10, 2025
South Africa’s Limpopo Pushes Back Against Illegal Fafi Lottery Games
The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) has intensified its efforts to combat the rising prevalence of Fafi, a numbers-based…
October 10, 2025
Limpopo Gambling Board Cracks Down on Illegal Fafi Lottery Operations
The Limpopo Gambling Board (LGB) is intensifying its efforts against unauthorized lottery activities, particularly targeting the popular Fafi…
October 10, 2025
Australia Strengthens Online Gambling Regulations with Strict Payment Ban
Australia’s media regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), is adopting a more stringent approach to online…
October 10, 2025
Brazil Prohibits Crypto Gambling to Strengthen Control Over iGaming
On January 1, 2025, Brazil’s regulated online betting market officially launched, marking a significant change for operators and…
October 10, 2025
Benin National Lottery Faces Major Profit Decline Amidst Growing Competition
In the first half of 2025, the National Lottery of Benin (LNB) reported a significant downturn, with net…
October 9, 2025
Albania iGaming Sector Sees Significant Growth Amid Regulatory Changes
In 2024, Albania made a significant shift in its approach to gambling, introducing reforms that legalize and regulate…
October 9, 2025
Colombia Legalizes Keno to Boost Revenue by $485 Million
Colombia’s regulated gambling market is set for expansion as the national gambling authority, Coljuegos, approves a new concession…
October 9, 2025