New Zealand’s Minister for Mental Health, Matt Doocey, has announced a revamped national strategy aimed at preventing gambling-related harm, backed by a NZ$81 million (US$49.1 million) investment. The initiative focuses on enhancing prevention, support, and treatment access, and includes plans to expand the specialist workforce by introducing 18 clinical internship placements, some of which may […]
A 2025 survey commissioned by the Belgian Gaming Commission and conducted by DataSynergy has revealed that 84% of young adults aged 18 to 30 use licensed gambling websites, while 28% still access illegal platforms. The research—based on responses from 1,000 participants—found that legal sites are significantly more recognisable, with 94% of respondents able to name […]
Brazil’s Senate committee investigating alleged irregularities in the online betting sector is pushing for another extension to meet mounting time constraints. The committee, led by Senator Soraya Thronicke, is responsible for collecting testimonies, analysing evidence, and drafting a final report. However, with the current deadline set to expire on 14 June, progress has been slower […]
Hong Kong stocks declined on 2 June 2025, driven by fresh US-China trade war concerns, with investors shifting toward defensive assets. The Hang Seng Index fell 131 points (0.6%) to close at 23,157, while trading volume dropped to HK$145.2 billion (US$18.6 billion)—the lowest in nearly a month—largely due to a pause in northbound capital flow […]
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), in coordination with multiple government agencies, has introduced strict new regulations aimed at curbing the influence of gambling advertisements. This move follows a 30-day suspension of all gambling-related ads, which began on 29 April 2025, and was primarily intended to shield minors and vulnerable populations from the risks […]
Macau’s gaming industry achieved its strongest monthly performance since the Covid-19 pandemic began, recording MOP 21.19 billion ($2.62 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in May 2025, according to data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). This represents a 5% year-on-year increase and surpasses the previous post-pandemic high of MOP 20.79 billion recorded […]
Sri Lanka is set to make a major shift in its gambling oversight framework with the drafting of a new bill to create an independent Gambling Regulatory Authority. The initiative, reported by The Island, aims to modernise and streamline the country’s approach to gambling regulation. The proposed Authority will have a wide-reaching mandate, including oversight […]
June 12 is set to be a pivotal date for the future of online gambling in Italy. On that day, the Council of State will convene to examine the appeal filed by 14 licensees challenging the ongoing regulatory reform aimed at reshaping the sector’s structure. The appellants contested the decision of the Lazio Regional Administrative […]
Italy’s public gaming sector solidified its role as a major pillar of the national economy in 2024, recording nearly €12 billion in revenue. The announcement was made by Roberto Alesse, Director of the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), during an interview with Riformista and the agency’s General Assembly held on June 21–22. According to […]
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 […]
