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MGCB Issues Cease-and-Desist Order to BetNow
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  The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a cease-and-desist order to BetNow.eu Sportsbook, Casino, and Racebook (BetNow), an offshore online casino operating illegally within the state. The site offers a range of casino games, including slots, poker, and live dealer options such as blackjack, roulette, and craps, as well as betting services for…

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Colombian Lottery Operators Get Permission to Use Random Number Generators
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  The National Council of Games of Chance and Luck in Colombia has issued Agreement 802 of 2025, through which operators are authorized to use random number generators complementary to the use of raffles and to broadcast the draws over the internet. “We are working to modernize the entire industry, and that means implementing new…

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Betsson Obtains Local Gaming Licence in Brazil
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  Betsson has officially received a local licence for the newly regulated Brazilian market, covering online casino and sports betting. The licence, which took effect on 25 February 2025, allows Betsson to offer its services in one of the world’s largest gaming markets, further strengthening the Group’s presence in Latin America. Pontus Lindwall, President and…

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BE WARNED: SCAMMERS POSING AS PAGCOR OFFICIALS
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Reading Time: < 1 minute The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today warned the public about an alarming scam operation in which fraudsters are impersonating its top executives to deceive individuals and businesses. The state gaming agency said several individuals and business owners have complained that they received fraudulent Viber messages that falsely claim to…

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VGCCC Concludes Underage Gambling Investigation
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Reading Time: 2 minutes   “Nothing can make up for the harm a Melbourne family experienced as a result of the failure by multiple operators to prevent a young teen from gambling between May 2022 and October 2023,” Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) CEO Annette Kimmitt AM said. Her comment followed the conclusion…

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Swedish Government Appointed Marcus Isgren as Investigator of Swedish Gambling Act Review
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   The Swedish Government has appointed Marcus Isgren, chairman and head of the Swedish Board of Consumer Complaints (ARN), as Investigator of Swedish Gambling Act Review. The Gambling Act of 2018 established the framework for the regulation of competitive online gambling in Sweden from January 2019. However, studies have suggested…

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Thai Deputy PM Says Cabinet Unlikely to Approve the $1.5M Requirement for Casino Access
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Thailand Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnviraku has said that the Thai Cabinet is unlikely to approve a proposal by the Council of State to require locals to have $1.5 million in their bank accounts to enter the nation’s casinos. It would be “difficult for the proposal…

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CGA – Responsible Gaming Policy
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Reading Time: < 1 minute   In accordance with Article 12.1(4) of the LOK, the CGA consults with representative organizations when drafting policy. As yet no such organizations have presented themselves and, as a result, has not been designated yet, we are inviting the broader sector—including current and potential license holders—to share their views. Given…

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