The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to two Curaçao-based gambling companies—Hollycorn N.V. and Dama N.V.—for offering illegal gambling services to Australian players. Hollycorn N.V., the operator behind the Neospin platform, was warned on April 16, 2025, after an investigation found that it provided in-play betting and other regulated services without […]
In the age of digital gambling, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as one of the most powerful tools in the fight against gambling-related harm. From flagging erratic betting patterns to detecting financial distress before a wager is even placed, AI is transforming the gambling industry’s ability to act—early, smartly, and with precision. But while AI […]
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has imposed fines of Sh500,000 each on nine television stations, including Yahweh Media Services, for airing unlicensed gambling-related content in violation of national broadcasting regulations. In a strongly worded statement, the CA gave the broadcasters 12 hours to cease airing the content or risk further punitive action, including potential […]
As online gambling continues its rapid expansion across Africa, concerns about underage participation are becoming more urgent. Traditional age verification methods—such as document uploads—are increasingly seen as inadequate, often easy to circumvent. In response, biometric technology is emerging as a promising tool to verify age and identity in real time. But can biometrics truly prevent […]
Malaysia’s digital content industry is set to receive a major boost following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and China’s CICC Capital Management Co., Ltd (CICC Capital). The agreement paves the way for the creation of the China-Malaysia Gaming and Digital Content Fund, with a targeted […]
Germany’s Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled that the 2021 State Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021) does not authorize internet service providers to block access to gambling websites. The ruling, delivered on March 19, 2024, upholds an earlier decision by the Higher Administrative Court of Koblenz and restricts the interpretation of Article 9(1) as a […]
Spain’s gambling authority, the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), has officially opened applications for its 2025 research grant programme aimed at tackling gambling-related harm. Announced in the Official State Gazette on May 17, the initiative allocates €1.05 million (approximately $1.18 million) to fund projects that explore ways to prevent and mitigate the […]
In a sweeping move to combat illegal online gambling, Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) has frozen more than 28,000 bank accounts in 2024. These accounts are suspected of being involved in unlawful activities including online gambling, fraud, and drug trafficking. According to PPATK, the majority of these accounts were part of illicit […]
The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has issued a formal warning to the country’s media outlets, cautioning them against inadvertently promoting illegal gambling operators in the lead-up to high-profile events like the Eurovision Song Contest and major summer sports tournaments. The regulator noted that unlicensed gambling companies often seize opportunities during widely followed events to distribute […]
The Northern Territory (NT) government is implementing sweeping changes to its wagering tax policy, doubling the tax cap for corporate bookmakers and introducing a uniform tax rate for all internet gambling licensees. These measures, unveiled in the 2025–26 budget and effective from 1 July 2025, aim to significantly boost gambling tax revenue, but have sparked […]
