Regulation
237 articles tagged "Regulation".
BOYLE Sports deepens Serbia tech hub with 65 new hires, targets 30% growth amid omni-channel push
BOYLE Sports has hired 65 staff for its Belgrade technology hub over the past year, with plans to increase the local workforce by 30%, and is simultaneously expanding its retail presence with a 400th shop at Galway Racecourse while navigating UK regulatory changes.
US Bipartisan Bill Mandates Facial Recognition Age Checks for Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets
A new bipartisan US bill would require online sportsbooks and prediction markets to use facial recognition to estimate users' ages before bets or trades, backed by Kalshi and ParentsRISE, with co-sponsors citing data showing high rates of underage gambling and thousands of flagged underage accounts.
1xCare Launches Advisory Committee as Member Quirino Mancini Highlights AI’s Role in Regional Player Safety
1xCare has appointed an Advisory Committee chaired by Simon Westbury to oversee its responsible gambling programme, while committee member Quirino Mancini separately analyzed regional AI adoption for player safety, highlighting Latin America's proactive stance, Africa's lag, and Europe's fragmentation.
Brazil’s Licensed Betting Sector Backs Stricter Advertising Rules
Brazil's licensed betting industry and its main trade associations have welcomed the government's new advertising restrictions requiring mandatory consumer warnings, viewing the rules as a positive step for market integrity and player protection.
Brazilian Court Orders Nationwide Suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte Over Age Verification Failures
A Brazilian court has ordered the nationwide suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte for failing to prevent minors from accessing their platforms, requiring implementation of facial recognition and biometric verification before operations can resume.
KSA issues formal warning to VBet over live betting on micro-events
The KSA has formally warned VBet operator Scgo Limited for offering live bets on prohibited in-play events like throw-ins and corners, citing match manipulation risks, and stressed that further violations could lead to enforcement action. The regulator also recently ordered Kevenga Limitada to stop unlicensed operations and warned Smart Gaming over technical failures.
World Cup Drives Surge in Problem Gambling Cases, Warns Austrian Institute
Austria's Anton Proksch Institute reports 300,000 problem gamblers and a surge in World Cup-related sports betting cases, with young men aged 25-28 most affected and average debts of €35,000-€50,000. Expert Oliver Scheibenbogen criticizes the legal loophole excluding sports betting from gambling regulations and calls for a unified blocking network and advertising restrictions.
Mozambique Approves Dedicated Legal Framework for Online Gambling Sector
Mozambique's Council of Ministers has approved a new regulation that establishes online gambling as a distinct vertical with its own licensing, separate from land-based casinos, responding to declining casino tax revenue linked to rising digital play.
Myanmar Blocks Nearly 400,000 Phone Numbers in Gambling SMS Crackdown
Myanmar's telecom regulator has permanently blocked 390,978 phone numbers for sending gambling-related SMS spam, using automated thresholds and public reporting to disrupt illegal promotions.
Greece’s 2025 gambling revenue rises 6.7% to €3.07B, land-based retains majority share
Greece’s total gambling GGR rose 6.7% to €3.07B in 2025, with land-based still dominant at 61.2% share and online growing 10.5%. Public revenues hit €1.17B while the regulator tightened advertising controls, expanded its player registry, and blocked over 12,600 illegal domains.
Czech Republic Revives Macolin Convention Push Following Match-Fixing Scandal
The Czech Republic is renewing its efforts to join the Macolin Convention after a match-fixing scandal led to charges against 32 individuals, seeking international cooperation to combat sports manipulation.
African gambling winners' taxes under pressure as enforcement gaps and revenue shortfalls mount
Several African countries are struggling to enforce taxes on gambling winnings, with Ghana repealing its 10% levy, Zimbabwe hiking to 25% amid opposition, and South Africa shifting to operator-side GGR taxes, illustrating a broader trend of fragility and policy experimentation across the continent.