US Sweepstakes Casino Market Gains Prominence
The US sweepstakes casino market has stopped behaving like a side lane.
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Chinese Gambling Networks Utilize E-Commerce Cards for Illegal Online
Chinese online gambling syndicates let illegal bettors use prepaid e-commerce cards, gift vouchers, and gaming credits as casino chips, say police.
Argentine Government Proposes Tougher Penalties for Illegal Online
Argentina’s government introduces a bill in the Senate to increase penalties for unauthorized online gambling platforms.
Michigan Regulator Expands Free Gamban Access
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced the purchase of an additional 100 free Gamban licenses for residents following strong demand for the online gambling blocking software program launched last month.
Ontario Achieves 90% Channelization Milestone
Four years after opening its doors to private operators, Ontario’s regulated online gambling market is beginning to deliver a steady migration away from the gray market, and toward a system built around oversight and player protection.
Indonesian Elementary School Kids Exposed to Online Gambling
Indonesian elementary school children are being bombarded with online gambling, the government has warned.
Thai Police Collaborate with Social Media Operator to Block Gambling
Thai police chiefs are collaborating with social media executives to eliminate illegal gambling-related group chats on encrypted platforms.
Global Unregulated Online Gambling Hits $5.9 Trillion in 2025
Global unregulated online gambling wagering volume reached $5.9 trillion in 2025, with illegal operators accounting for an estimated 78% of worldwide online gaming gross gaming revenue, according to a report released by Gaming Compliance International.
Global Unregulated Online Gambling Generates $5.9 Trillion Annually
According to a new report from Gaming Compliance International (GCI), unregulated online gambling generated an estimated $5.9 trillion in global wagers in 2025.
Ontario Launches BetGuard Self-Exclusion Platform
iGaming Ontario has launched BetGuard, a centralised self-exclusion platform that allows Ontario residents to block themselves from all regulated online gambling sites in the Canadian province.
Indonesia Utilizes AI to Block Online Gambling Sites
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital is using artificial intelligence-based monitoring systems in its fight against online gambling websites, with around 3.2 million such pages blocked to date.
Ukrainian Post Office Worker Misappropriates Pension Funds for Online
A senior regional Ukrainian post office official stole money set aside for pension and social assistance payments and frittered it away on online casino sites.