“`html The Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority (LPT) has completed its inspection: Olympic Casino has been fined almost 8.4 million euros Summary The Lithuanian Gaming Control Authority (LPT) has imposed a fine of almost 8.4 million euros on Olympic Casino Group Baltija for failing to properly monitor and verify the funds of a customer suspected of […]

“`html Macau police arrest woman for VIP room investment scam Summary A 43-year-old unemployed woman from mainland China has been arrested by the Macau Judiciary Police in connection with a VIP room investment scam. Allegedly, the suspect convinced a friend to invest RMB1.54 million (£212,900) in a casino VIP room with assurances of a monthly […]

“`html New Zealand’s SkyCity Reportedly Asked Government to Limit Online Gaming Licenses to Five SkyCity Entertainment Group, which operates multiple casinos in New Zealand and Australia, has expressed opposition to the government’s plans to issue up to 15 online casino licenses. Instead, the company argues that only five licenses should be granted and that these […]

“`html SAFE Bet Act to be reintroduced in Congress On 11 March 2025, US Congressman Paul Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal will reintroduce the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act (SAFE Bet Act) in Washington DC. This federal framework aims to regulate the sports betting industry and addresses public health implications linked to […]

“`html Could Austria find a way to liberalise online gambling after all? Imogen Goodman takes a closer look at the Austrian government’s new coalition agreement and whether it could lead to online gambling liberalisation. Some stakeholders are optimistic gambling reform could be coming, while others see this government as having similar views on gambling as […]

“`html Star Entertainment Group said to have secured last-minute lifeline via proposed sale of The Star Brisbane to Hong Kong partners Summary Star Entertainment Group is reportedly on the brink of securing a crucial lifeline through the proposed sale of its newly launched The Star Brisbane integrated resort to Hong Kong partners Chow Tai Fook […]

“`html Dutch gambling regulator warns operator over use of autoplay feature The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has ordered an operator to remove its autoplay feature due to non-compliance with local regulations. This decision follows a customer complaint about being able to continue playing automatically on an online roulette table after winning. The KSA considers […]

“`html DraftKings ploughs $10m into RG ad campaign ahead of March Madness DraftKings has announced a significant investment of $10 million into its responsible gambling (RG) advertising campaign in anticipation of March Madness. The company is also reinforcing its commitment to its State Council Funding Program while promoting its customer engagement tool, My Stat Sheet. […]

Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist orders to five offshore online casinos The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken action against five offshore online casinos by issuing cease-and-desist orders for violating state gaming laws. The affected operators include BetWhale Casino, Black Lotus Casino, Coins Game Casino, Love2play Casino, and Orion Stars 777 Players. The MGCB’s directive […]