Illegal Gambling
Hyogo Police Officers Disciplined for Illegal Online Casino Activities
On December 23, 2025, nine police officers from Hyogo Prefecture were formally referred to public prosecutors due to…
December 24, 2025
Polish President Rejects Gambling Tax Increase to Prevent Black Market Surge
In a decisive move on December 2025, Poland’s president, Karol Nawrocki, vetoed a legislative proposal intended to raise…
December 24, 2025
Burundi iGaming Market Set for Regulatory Transformation and Growth
Burundi, an East African nation with around 13 million residents, is grappling with significant economic challenges, including one…
December 23, 2025
New Zealand Prohibits Credit Card Use for Gambling as New Market Opens
In a decisive move, New Zealand’s lawmakers have instituted a ban on the use of credit cards for…
December 23, 2025
Illegal Gambling Dominates Brazil’s Online Betting Market
Brazil’s licensed online gambling market officially launched on January 1, 2025, but the barriers to entry were daunting…
December 22, 2025
Russia Introduces Self-Exclusion Measure for Gamblers to Combat Addiction
Beginning September 1, 2026, Russian citizens battling gambling addiction will have the ability to place themselves on a…
December 22, 2025
Polish President Karol Nawrocki Blocks Gambling Tax Increase Proposal
In December 2025, Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a proposed increase in the tax on betting winnings from…
December 22, 2025
FBI Warns of Risks with Unregulated Gambling in the US
On December 17, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a Public Service Announcement alerting bettors across the United…
December 22, 2025
Japanese Lawmakers Unanimously Oppose Sports Betting Legalization
A suprapartisan group of Japanese Diet members dedicated to sports promotion has come together once again to solidify…
December 22, 2025
Turkey Gambling Tax Revenue Surpasses 50 Billion Lira Amid Robust Betting Demand
In the first eleven months of 2025, Turkey’s gambling sector witnessed a remarkable surge in tax revenues, reaching…
December 22, 2025
Indonesia’s Aggressive Tactics in Reducing Online Gambling Prove Effective
Indonesia’s determined crackdown on illegal online gambling is delivering tangible results, as evidenced by newly released government figures.…
December 20, 2025
Risaralda Lottery Achieves Record Growth and Boosts Public Health Funding in 2025
The Risaralda Lottery concluded 2025 with an impressive 20% increase in sales, marking it as the fastest-growing traditional…
December 20, 2025