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Key Moments: Fraudulent gambling sites have used Jeff Bezos’ image to falsely claim affiliation with Amazon. Italy’s long-standing gambling ad ban has not prevented fake casino ads from appearing on major social media platforms. Apps imitating Amazon-branded casinos are accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store, falsely boasting thousands of downloads and high ratings. Deceptive Use of Jeff Bezos and Amazon Identity Fraudulent online casinos have emerged, masquerading as Amazon platforms and leveraging images of Jeff Bezos to mislead potential customers. These sites claim false associations with…

Key Moments: NorthStar Gaming has increased Q3 2025 revenue by 4% year over year, reaching $6.9 million Gross margin for Q3 2025 rose 14% to $2.4 million, with margin percentage climbing to 34.7% The company has cautioned that liquidity issues could impact its ability to meet debt obligations Quarterly Revenue Rises as VIP Strategy and Cost Controls Take Effect NorthStar Gaming has reported growth in both revenue and margin for the third quarter of 2025, as it continues to refine its operational approach. For the period ending September 30, 2025,…

Key Moments: Two women have been arrested on allegations of facilitating at least HK$70m in illegal currency exchanges for casino clients Police reported the operation yielded approximately HK$2m in unlawful profits since late 2024 Officers confiscated HK$2.82m in cash and RMB 60,000 during an on-site intervention next to a NAPE casino Policing Activity Leads to Discovery of Unlawful Exchange Network Macau’s Judiciary Police (PJ) detained two local women, aged 58 and 42, for allegedly running an unauthorized currency exchange business catering primarily to casino visitors. Both suspects, sharing the surname…

Key Moments: Payhound has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The new MiCA license transitions Payhound from Malta’s VFA Category 3 regime to an EU-wide regulatory standard. The MiCA framework is designed to enhance consumer protections, support innovation, and address illicit activity in digital assets. Payhound Gains Pan-EU Regulatory Clearance Payhound has been granted approval to operate as a Crypto-Assets Service Provider under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime. This new authorization provides Payhound with a unified legal structure for conducting digital asset…

Key Moments: South Africa’s National Treasury has introduced a draft plan for a 20% national tax on online gambling GGR Online gambling GGR increased 60% year on year, with income reaching R152.6 billion in 2023 The proposed framework would increase effective tax rates for online gambling to between 26% and 29% Proposal Seeks to Tighten National Oversight of Digital Gambling South Africa’s National Treasury has released a draft proposal that outlines the introduction of a 20% national gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax on online gambling operators. This initiative arrives as…

Key Moments: Lotteritilsynet notified ISPs about 178 additional gambling domains under consideration for DNS blocking The consultation period invites feedback from ISPs and gambling companies before a final decision is made Written responses to the advance notice are due by 16 December 2025 Expanding the List of Blocked Online Gambling Sites Lotteritilsynet, Norway’s gambling authority, has sent a significant notification to the country’s internet service providers, highlighting 178 online gambling domains it believes are illegally targeting Norwegian players. The regulator’s communication clarifies that, while these sites are under review for…

Key Moments: Wyoming lawmakers backed expanded regulatory authority and new felony penalties targeting illegal gambling operations The Legislature rejected, by a 5–4 vote, a bill to cap Historic Horse Racing machines at 3,004 per operator per live track Legislators advanced measures on simulcasting facility approvals, anti-money laundering, gambling definition clarity, and location-based restrictions for skill games Regulatory Measures Gain Approval, HHR Cap Falls Short Wyoming’s Management Council moved forward with a package of bills designed to enhance control over the rapidly growing gambling market. These proposals included expanding state authority…

Key Moments: The UK government announced that remote gaming duty will rise from 21% to 40% in April 2026. Additionally, remote general betting duty will increase from 15% to 25% in April 2027. Major operators such as Entain, Flutter, Rank Group, and Playtech have released impact estimates. They have also outlined cost-cutting measures and workforce reduction plans. Industry leaders and analysts express concern that higher taxes could benefit the unregulated gambling market and lead to a potential shift of £2.5 billion in gross gaming revenue away from licensed operators. Major…

Key Moments: NYRA projected that fixed-odds horse betting could add nearly $30 million in annual revenue for New York State Mobile betting handle in October reached $2.64 billion, marking a 13.3 percent year-on-year increase, with revenue at $238.7 million Kentucky’s adoption of historic horse racing machines has intensified competitive pressure on New York’s racing industry Push for Fixed-Odds Horse Betting The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has appealed to state lawmakers to permit fixed-odds horse betting via mobile sports wagering platforms. Advocates for the proposal believe this strategy could deliver…

Key Moments: The Malta Gaming Authority announced that lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com are not licensed and have no affiliation with the regulator. In October 2025, the MGA introduced a self-assessment tool to help players spot harmful gambling behavior. The MGA unveiled its 2025 priorities with a focus on consumer protection and monitoring of unlicensed activity. Regulator Exposes Unauthorized Domains The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a public notice after discovering that lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com improperly claimed association with the regulator. The Authority clarified that these platforms are not licensed in…