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Significant Illegal Gambling Activity on Boxing Day The UK’s gambling black market reportedly capitalized on Boxing Day betting, with an estimated GBP 100 million wagered outside of licensed channels, according to a recent alert from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). Scale of Illegal Betting and Its Implications Data analysis by H2 Gambling Capital reveals […]

Tennessee is emerging as a key battleground in the ongoing dispute between state regulators and social casinos operating under the sweepstakes model. On December 29, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued cease-and-desist notices to 40 online social casino operators across the state. The letters claim these companies have been conducting gambling activities without the necessary state […]

Ukraine’s Gambling Regulator Issues New Software Provider Licenses Ukraine’s gambling authority, PlayCity, has granted 10 new business-to-business (B2B) software licenses to companies operating within the gambling industry. Simultaneously, the regulator has revoked the licenses of seven firms as part of efforts to bolster local protections and support a healthy and compliant gambling market in the […]

Vietnam’s Crackdown on Illegal Gambling IntensifiesThe Vietnamese government is ramping up efforts to combat illegal gambling activities, particularly those linked to sophisticated organized criminal networks that operate internationally. Despite recent government measures allowing limited access to land-based casinos for Vietnamese citizens, illegal gambling continues to be a significant challenge.Operation in Nha Trang Targets Online Gambling […]

An investigation into online gambling has resulted in the arrest of a local community activist and former candidate for city council, 51-year-old Quarla Blackwell. Blackwell faces multiple charges including four counts of money laundering and two counts related to illegal gambling activities. Authorities reported that she was operating an unauthorized online casino using Facebook as […]

Coalition of States Supports Local Sports Betting Regulations Nevada’s Attorney General, Aaron D. Ford, has played a leading role in a coalition consisting of 37 states and the District of Columbia. This group submitted a joint amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, emphasizing the longstanding authority of states […]

Background on the Gambling Ad Ban Pledge London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan had promised before his election to prohibit gambling advertisements on the city’s public transport system, Transport for London (TfL). However, in spite of this commitment, gambling companies have continued to place ads extensively, spending more than $6 million on TfL ads since the pledge […]

Philanthropic Contributions from Caesars Entertainment As the year closes, Caesars Entertainment’s three Atlantic City casinos have collectively donated $15,000 to benefit several community-focused charities. These donations aim to support organizations within the local area, specifically benefiting the 200 Club of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, Brighton Avenue School, and the Headstrong Project. Beneficiaries of the […]

Overview of the Stabbing Incident In mid-December, a tragic stabbing occurred in Las Vegas that resulted in the death of a 53-year-old man named Joseph Kirkling. Emergency responders found Kirkling severely wounded and bleeding. Despite being rushed to UMC Hospital, he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Details of the Crime and Arrest The incident took […]

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) is preparing for a comprehensive internal overhaul to better align with the rapid changes and emerging risks within the Netherlands’ gambling sector. Beginning January 1, 2026, the regulator will introduce a new streamlined management framework to enhance focus on player protection, digital monitoring, and enforcement efforts. Revised Leadership Structure Addresses […]