Regulation
245 articles tagged "Regulation".
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.
Spain's gambling regulator publishes 2025 activity report with regional rule comparison
Spain's DGOJ has released its 2025 Gambling Activity Report featuring an annex that compares regional gambling rules, along with market data showing online GGR reached €1.7bn in 2025.
Australian Regulator Targets 10 Illegal Gambling Sites in Latest Crackdown
ACMA has ordered ISPs to block 10 unlicensed gambling sites, including a clone of LightningBet, bringing total blocks to 1,774 since 2019. The regulator also warns consumers about risks of offshore sites and highlights recent enforcement actions.
Chile Adds 25 Betting Sites to VAT Registry as Tax Crackdown Commences
Chile has added 25 betting platforms to its digital VAT register, marking the start of tax enforcement on the sector.
Underage betting checks find Swiss operators failing nearly half the time
Swiss sports betting regulators found that underage mystery shoppers placed bets in nearly half of 200 checks, with self-service terminals performing worst. The report's publication was delayed by a legal challenge from the operators.