Greece Introduces Faster DNS Enforcement Against Illegal Online
Greece has approved a new DNS-based enforcement framework to strengthen its crackdown on illegal online gambling, introducing faster website blocking and domain suspensions.
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Pennsylvania Legislators and Regulators Push for New Gambling Rules
As more states reassess the state of play of their gambling industries, there is a push on multiple fronts happening in Pennsylvania right now for the state to implement a range of new measures aimed at protecting online gamblers.
Urban Institute Report Highlights Sports Bettors’ Financial Risks
A new report by the Urban Institute has focused on studying more closely the habits of sports gambling and the possible financial hardships that they face as a result of their gambling habit.
Alberta’s iGaming Market Launches with 50 Operators
Alberta has become the second province in Canada to fully launch its license-based online gambling, with the market getting underway on Monday, July 13 – today.
Indonesian Government Deports 92 Chinese Citizens for Online Gambling
Indonesian officials have deported 92 Chinese nationals accused of orchestrating a gambling and investment fraud syndicate.
Alberta Launches Regulated Online Gambling on July 13
Alberta is set to make history on July 13, 2026, as it becomes the second Canadian province to launch a fully regulated, open-market online gambling industry.
Dutch Gambling Association Sues Meta Over Illegal Ads
Dutch gambling trade association VNLOK has launched legal action against Meta and filed a complaint with the European Commission over the continued display of illegal online gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram targeting users in the Netherlands.
Egypt Set to Explicitly Ban Online Gambling Apps
Egypt is preparing legal amendments to explicitly criminalise online betting, filling a regulatory gap as current laws focus on physical gambling venues.
Hong Kong Influencer Charged for Promoting Online Gambling
A 29-year-old influencer and adult film performer has been charged in Hong Kong after allegedly promoting an offshore online gambling platform through her social media channels, in a case that highlights the city’s strict stance on betting-related activity.
Study Raises Doubts on UK Gambling Check Threshold Impact
A new academic study has raised fresh doubts over how the United Kingdom’s financial risk checks for online gambling are calibrated, suggesting the current system may be casting too wide a net.
Estonia's Online Gambling Tax Reduction Fails to Attract Expected
Estonia’s plan to attract foreign online gambling operators through tax reductions has so far produced limited results, despite expectations that the policy would boost investment and public revenue.
Austria to End Online Gambling Monopoly by 2027
Austria is moving toward one of the biggest changes to its gambling policy in decades, but the road ahead is uncertain as political leaders struggle to reach an agreement.