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KSA hikes penalties for unlicensed “gambling columns”

KSA hikes penalties for unlicensed “gambling columns”

The Dutch gambling regulator has raised the maximum fine by 400 per cent. The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has significantly raised its penalty fees amid an increase in the use of “gambling columns”, illegal betting services used in sports bars and cafes that do not have gambling licences. The range of penalties...

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Portuguese trade association flags influences promoting unlicensed gambling

Portuguese trade association flags influences promoting unlicensed gambling

APAJO has filed criminal complaints against social media influencers. Portugal.- The Portuguese online gambling trade association APAJO says it has lodged criminal complaints against several social media content producers for allegedly promoting unlicensed gambling sites to Portuguese players. It called for intervention to prevent the marketing of illegal igaming offerings by influencers. The complaints name...

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Opinion: How is using credit cards to gamble still allowed in Canada?

Opinion: How is using credit cards to gamble still allowed in Canada?

Rob Csernyik is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and a 2022 Michener-Deacon fellow. The idea of using a credit card at a casino slot machine or a video lottery terminal is disquieting. Imagine players quickly losing money they technically don’t have, particularly if they’re at-risk or problem gamblers. It’s a line that...

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Online betting firm Flutter appoints new directors to board

Online betting firm Flutter appoints new directors to board

Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest online betting firm with annual revenue of $11.79 billion, has announced the appointment of Christine McCarthy, former finance chief at Walt Disney, to its board of directors. The company also added Robert Bennett, former director at Warner Bros Discovery, to its board. Christine McCarthy will join Flutter’s audit committee, while...

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Indonesia intensifies preventive actions against online gambling

Indonesia intensifies preventive actions against online gambling

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics has continued to take preventive measures for online gambling eradication in society. “We have rolled out an SMS blast, for instance. The other measures include approaching community figures,” said Usman Kansong, the ministry’s Director General of Information and Public Communication, on Tuesday. He explained that, as...

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Jersey second in Europe for looking up gambling terms

Jersey second in Europe for looking up gambling terms

JERSEY has the second-highest rate of interest in online gambling in Europe, according to new data. iGaming experts Kongebonus found that there were an average of 915 searches for online-gambling-related terms per month per 100,000 people in the Island. The number-one searched-for term, at 173 monthly searches, was “online slots” . Only The Netherlands had...

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From sun and sand to slots and sports: Popular casino games in Africa

From sun and sand to slots and sports: Popular casino games in Africa

When you think of Africa, images of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and exotic wildlife might come to mind. However, the continent is also becoming a hotspot for another kind of excitement—casino gaming. From luxurious casinos in bustling cities to the rise of online gambling, Africa offers a diverse range of gaming experiences. If you’re a...

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New Jersey Betting Taxes

New Jersey Betting Taxes

Money Talks 💸 In a move that has brought relief to many, New Jersey lawmakers have unveiled a budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the betting news media that maintains the current tax rates on online betting. Unlike some states that have opted to increase taxes on betting operators, New Jersey has decided...

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Online Gambling Company Loses IP Fight to Protect Wager Method

Online Gambling Company Loses IP Fight to Protect Wager Method

Two online gambling companies persuaded a federal judge to dismiss a rival betting platform’s patent infringement claims against the companies because the allegedly infringing technology isn’t patent-eligible. The four patents at issue, owned by Game Play Network Inc., provide a system to show a user one form of gambling, such as a slot machine, while...

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Assessing Pin-up Casino, a premier online gambling platform in India

Assessing Pin-up Casino, a premier online gambling platform in India

Assessing Pin-up Casino, a premier online gambling platform in India Pin-up Casino is a prominent betting firm that has carved itself a place in the online gaming sector, mainly in India. Pin-up Casino, known for its diverse selection of casino games and betting possibilities, provides players with an immersive experience that includes everything from slot...

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10 Best California Instant Withdrawal Casinos for 2024

10 Best California Instant Withdrawal Casinos for 2024

Do you hate waiting for days to get your online casino winnings? Well, with the best California instant withdrawal casinos, you won’t have to. Fast paying casinos in the Golden State are chock full of secure banking options, generous deposit bonuses, and top-notch casino action – and we’ve listed them right here in this guide....