Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: Nese Group was fined €6,000 after a surprise inspection by Lithuania’s Gambling Supervisory Authority. The regulator identified two violations, including running a roulette-based draw without prior approval. Nese Group must resolve one breach by 30 October or face a potential suspension of its table games and Category A slot license. Unapproved Casino Draw Sparks Fine Nese Group, a leading gambling operator in Lithuania, has received a €6,000 penalty from the nation’s Gambling Supervisory Authority. The enforcement followed an unannounced inspection at a Vilnius casino where Nese Group’s Sekmes…

Key Moments: Bangladesh’s National Cyber Security Agency has issued a legal notice to ESPN for displaying betting-related ads on ESPNcricinfo. The agency alleges the company generated advertising revenue from Bangladeshi users without licenses or paying required taxes. Non-compliance may result in ESPNcricinfo being blocked under the country’s new Cyber Security Ordinance 2025. Legal Action Against ESPNcricinfo Bangladesh’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) formally addressed ESPN over online gambling ads and tax discrepancies on its ESPNcricinfo platform. The NCSA’s notice, sent to ESPN’s UK legal team, cites violations of Bangladeshi advertising…

Key Moments: French prosecutors placed two individuals in pre-trial detention, alleging operation of a €1 billion illegal online casino network since 2021. The accused reportedly ran Crésus Casino and other associated sites without a French license, primarily targeting French residents. Investigators identified player losses of €201,755 and traced €92.6 million to Czech bank accounts between February 2022 and May 2025. Crackdown on Unauthorized Online Gambling Platform French prosecutors have moved two men into pre-trial detention, charging them with managing a network of unlicensed online casinos. According to the Paris prosecutor’s…

Key Moments: Major real-money gaming firms exited India following PROGA 2025, but some lesser-known apps remain operational on Apple’s App Store. Player deposits exceeding ₹7,440 crore ($845.66 million) and estimated lost government tax revenues of ₹2,082 crore ($236.49 million) have been reported within 60 days. The government has yet to issue a final enforcement notification, while several legal challenges are pending in the Supreme Court of India. Regulatory Action Triggers Major Market Exit Sweeping changes introduced by the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA) have caused leading…

Key Moments: Regulating the Game has selected Evive Australia as the first innovation to appear at Pitch! during its annual Sydney gathering. The event is scheduled for 9 March 2026 at the Sydney Opera House, as part of the sixth edition of the international RTG conference. Evive Australia has developed an app aimed at providing personalized support for individuals looking to change their gambling habits or seek assistance for gambling-related harm. Pitch! to Spotlight Gambling Harm Prevention Innovation Regulating the Game (RTG) revealed that Evive Australia will open the Pitch!…

Key Moments: Kalshi achieved $1.3 billion in trading volume in September 2025, claiming 62% of global market share Polymarket reached 450,000 monthly active traders in January 2025, up 91% from October 2024 The U.S. is witnessing 74 percent of gambling activity deemed illegal, with 26 percent legal Rising Influence of Prediction Market Platforms Prediction markets are carving out a prominent space in the U.S. financial landscape. Platforms including Kalshi and Polymarket have quickly transitioned from niche operations to significant drivers of event-focused investment activity. This momentum is underscored by robust…

Key Moments: The B2B Accreditation Framework became effective on October 2. Companies that apply before December 31, 2025, are eligible for a three-year initial accreditation period. Foreign content providers not accredited by March 31, 2026, risk being removed from licensed platforms. Overview of Accreditation Measures The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has initiated a comprehensive B2B Accreditation Framework aimed at standardizing the involvement of third-party suppliers in the iGaming sector. The new framework imposes mandatory accreditation for gaming affiliates, game content providers, and support service providers that work with…

Key Moments: Shacks Evolution Studios has partnered with Moja Group Inc., owner of Mojabet, to transform Africa’s online gambling landscape. The collaboration features the exclusive release of Mojawheel and Moja Citadel, customized for Mojabet users. Shacks Evolution Studios’ instant games portfolio is now available to players in multiple African markets. Strategic Partnership Overview Shacks Evolution Studios has revealed a new strategic alliance with Moja Group Inc., the parent company of Mojabet, a prominent online betting platform in Africa. This partnership is designed to revolutionize digital gaming in Africa by offering…

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Key Moments: Slovak opposition lawmakers have criticized recent reductions in the flat-rate levy on gambling devices, claiming a loss of approximately €52 million annually for the state budget Calls have been made to shift Slovakia’s tax regime closer to Austria and Poland, where GGR taxes stand at 30% and 50% respectively Opposition states that gambling expenditures reached €1.5 billion last year, with staking quadrupling in recent years Political Backlash Against Gambling Tax Cuts In Slovakia, members of the opposition are demanding stricter taxation on land-based gambling following the government’s decision…