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Finland is no stranger to the digital revolution. The country is at the forefront of digital transactions, cybersecurity, and internet penetration, all of which create the perfect framework for the proliferation of online businesses. This forward-thinking mindset also applies to the gambling industry. However, with a government monopoly on betting operations, tech-savvy Finns often seek out offshore platforms to fuel their entertainment needs, leading to the demand for MGA-licensed operators. MGA-Licensed Operators are the Top Choice for Finnish Gamblers: A Summary The Finnish government has announced plans to dissolve the national betting agency, Veikkaus’ monopoly in the market, and accept […]

In a landmark judgement, all sports sponsorships by online gambling operators have been banned in the Netherlands. This marks a new era for the country’s online gambling regulations, efforts for which began two years ago. The new regulation aims to minimise gambling exposure, especially among the younger population. The restriction applies to operators and sports clubs that rely on gambling sponsorships as a significant revenue source. Dutch Gambling Ad Ban: Summarising the Key Points The new legislation is part of the reformed Remote Gambling Untargeted Advertising Decree, which aims to remove all forms of untargeted gambling ads from the Dutch […]

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) formally recognised poker as a sport, paving the way for its induction into professional sports leagues. The announcement was made on July 23 during a meeting of the SAT, chaired by Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister. SAT Governor Kongsak Yodmanee and Minister for Tourism and Sports Surawong Thienthong also backed the move. Thailand Recognises Poker as a Formal Sport: Key Implications SAT officials cited poker’s nature as a skill-based game requiring mental calculation, along with the game’s global popularity, as reasons for its induction into professional sports leagues. The decision coincides with the […]

New Zealand passed its iGaming bill during the first Parliamentary vote in July 2025. Legal experts, however, are of the opinion that the legislation’s lack of clarity could delay the proposed market launch, which has a deadline for 2026. Experts also question whether lawmakers have rushed the process, ignoring key factors in the process. Regulated iGaming in New Zealand: What’s Next for the National Industry Once the legislation receives Parliamentary approval, up to 15 operators will receive permits to start operating in New Zealand. The current deadline for all approvals is set for July 2026. Experts believe the stringent timeline […]

New data recovered by the UK Gambling Commission show that 4.31% of active betting accounts were restricted by operators in the previous fiscal year. The list includes account closures and stake limits. The findings are based on 15+ million player accounts and highlight the scale of risk management efforts applied by gambling platforms and their impact on winning consumers. Gambling Commission Seeks Clarity on Commercial Betting Restrictions: An Overview Reports suggest that 4.31% of active consumer accounts, which equal 644,000 players, were subjected to at least one form of commercial gambling restriction in 2024. In some cases, multiple restrictions were […]

Romanian lawmakers plan to introduce new legislative measures that would enable local municipalities to decide whether or not to allow gambling operations within their jurisdiction. The draft legislation was recently shared by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan as part of a new strategy to overhaul existing gambling regulation. Romania Drafts Gambling Legislation: A Quick Summary The new legislation will allow city halls to decide whether to allow gambling activities within their jurisdictions, where such activities are to be located, and whether to impose a special annual tax on gambling operators. The federal government will not impose limits for the annual tax, […]

American tech giant Meta recently took down 20 pages of influencers promoting illegal gambling in the Philippines from Facebook. The action followed a formal request from the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Centre (CICC), the lead Filipino agency responsible for identifying and preventing cybercrime in the country. Meta Takes Down Ads: Action Explained The action comes amid growing concerns of the unchecked rise of illegal online gambling in the Philippines. Authorities had warned social media influencers and celebrities about possible action if found promoting illicit gambling operations. Many influencers ignored the CICC’s July 11 deadline to take down content promoting unlawful […]

The Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) signed a partnership agreement with the Ad Standards Council (ASC) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, to screen gambling-related advertisements across all media platforms. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) adds gambling to the ASCs’ list of pre-screen categories, such as alcohol, food supplements, etc. MoU Between PAGCOR and ASC: Main Points This collaboration ensures that gambling advertisements follow prescribed standards and don’t mislead consumers, especially minors and those belonging to the vulnerable sections. According to the MoU, all gambling ads on television, radio, outdoor media, and digital platforms must be approved by the ASC […]

Gambling advertisement remains a grey area in the European Union. Despite widespread debate and discussion, the European Commission has made it clear that it does not intend to ban gambling advertisements across the European Union. EC Commissioner Michael McGrath confirmed the organisation’s decision in response to a written question by Italian Member of Parliament Carolina Morace. EC Rejects Unified Gambling Ad Ban Proposal Italian MEP, Carolina Morace, submitted a written question to the European Commission on March 18, enquiring about the status of the proposed EU-wide ban on gambling advertisements. MEP Morace pointed out that unregulated gambling has become a […]

Ukraine plans to launch a national online gambling monitoring system to track legal bets and ensure compliance with tax laws. The move comes amid months of regulatory disruption following the suspension of its state-run gambling operator. Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has already commenced work on a state-owned platform to monitor offshore gambling operators. Ukraine to Launch Gambling Monitoring System: Headlines Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation is developing a national online gambling monitoring system to improve tax compliance, increase transparency, and restrict the unregulated market. The system will log all legal bets in real time, store data on accepted and […]