Illegal Gambling

New Zealand’s DIA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Offshore Gambling Ads
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has escalated its crackdown on illegal offshore gambling promotions by directing…
December 11, 2025
South Africa Cracks Down on Influencer Ads and Illegal Gambling During Holidays
The National Gambling Board (NGB) of South Africa is taking decisive action against the rise of illegal gambling…
December 11, 2025
Evoke Weighs Sale or Break-up Amid Tax Changes and Compliance Issues
Evoke, the owner of the renowned William Hill betting shops, has initiated a formal review of its strategic…
December 10, 2025
Connecticut’s Legal Battle with Prediction Markets Sees Temporary Halt
On December 2, 2025, Connecticut regulators took legal action against KalshiEX LLC, Robinhood Derivatives, and Crypto.com, accusing them…
December 10, 2025
Poland’s Regulatory Overhaul on Loot Boxes in the Gaming Industry
Poland is on the brink of a significant transformation in its approach to regulating digital gambling, a move…
December 10, 2025
Massachusetts Takes Aim at Kalshi in Sports Prediction Market Dispute
In a legal confrontation that could redefine sports prediction markets in the U.S., Massachusetts regulators are challenging the…
December 10, 2025
Egypt Leading Africa’s Booming iGaming Market in 2025
Egypt, with its population surpassing 110 million, is set to become Africa’s top gaming market by 2025, projecting…
December 9, 2025
Riise Fined for Promoting Unlicensed Gambling Operator in Norway
John Arne Riise, the former Liverpool and Norway football star, has lost his appeal regarding a fine imposed…
December 9, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Targets Illegal WhatsApp Betting Operation
On December 9, 2025, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) successfully prosecuted Haydon Simcock, a 40-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent,…
December 9, 2025
Germany’s Gambling Market Faces Critical Challenges
Germany’s gambling market is reaching a pivotal moment as the regulatory framework struggles to address interconnected issues of…
December 9, 2025
Ukraine’s Digital Transformation to Overhaul Gambling Industry
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation is spearheading a comprehensive digital reform of the country’s gambling and lottery sector.…
December 8, 2025
Namibia iGaming Market Sees Growth Amidst Regulatory Changes
In 2025, Namibia’s gaming industry is projected to reach approximately US$55.79 million, thanks largely to its land-based casinos…
December 8, 2025