Georgia Proposes New Licences for Foreign Online Gambling Operators
Georgia has unveiled draft legislation that would introduce a new licensing category for international online gambling operators.
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Armenia to Tighten Online Gambling Regulations
Armenia will tighten its gambling regulations for online users, with new bans on “at-risk” individuals and stricter betting limits.
Entain mulls sale of CEE Venture amid rising UK gambling tax costs
Entain is reportedly assessing strategic options for its Central and Eastern Europe joint venture, including a possible sale.
Dutch Regulator Fines Chestoption $3.5 Million for Unlicensed Gambling
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has fined Costa Rica-based Chestoption Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada €3.1 million (US$3.59 million) for illegally offering online gambling to Dutch players without a licence.
Dutch Lawmakers Mull Ban on iGaming Ads and Bonuses
The Netherlands is considering a ban on iGaming ads and bonuses as part of stricter gambling regulations.
Indonesian Court Orders Caning for Online Gambling Convict
An Indonesian court issued a caning order for a convicted gambler, who received five lashes of the cane for placing bets online.
Chinese Gambling Networks Utilize E-Commerce Cards as Chips on Illegal
Chinese online gambling syndicates let illegal bettors use prepaid e-commerce cards, gift vouchers, and gaming credits as casino chips, say police.
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.
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.