Pollard Banknote Limited has officially secured authorization to operate as a licensed gaming-related vendor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following approval from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This development marks the company’s first entry into the Emirati market, a jurisdiction rapidly positioning itself as a future hub for regulated gambling activity. Expanding Global Reach with Local Opportunity The GCGRA, established in 2023,...
In a move that surprised some and reassured others, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made no mention of online gambling during his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), despite widespread anticipation he would confront the controversial topic. The silence was interpreted by many industry watchers as a deliberate strategy rather than an oversight. Last year, Marcos took firm action during his SONA by banning Philippine...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breach, which spanned from March 10, 2023, to February 13, 2024, involved more than 1,100 bets placed by 218 customers using 242 credit card deposits totaling $83,667.92. Regulators Cite Persistent Violations and Systemic Lapses According...
Prime Sportsbook has officially launched in Kentucky, marking its third online market in the United States and continuing its expansion amid fierce competition in the sports betting landscape. The New Jersey-based operator went live in the Bluegrass State at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, joining an increasingly crowded field of online sportsbooks. This debut follows approval from the Kentucky Horse...
Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has sounded the alarm over increasing abuse directed at MLB players from disgruntled sports bettors. In a recent conversation with Commissioner Rob Manfred, Giolito expressed fears that the harassment could eventually lead to physical violence against athletes. Anger Fueled by Prop Bets and Gambling Addiction Speaking on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast, Giolito described...
Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by sports betting veteran Joe Asher, the venture will launch on August 1 at Elko’s Commercial Casino, with additional sites following shortly after in Las Vegas and Henderson. Boomer’s Sportsbook...
The African gaming market has welcomed a fresh entrant as Rise & Hustle, a new-generation tap-to-earn mobile gaming platform, launches its first street-style game series in Nigeria. The platform, built around a no-cost, reward-based model, allows users to earn tangible prizes and digital assets simply by playing. Engineered for Africa’s mobile-first audience, Rise & Hustle offers a library of free-to-play...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is preparing to break into South Africa’s booming online gambling industry, signaling the company’s next step in a wider global expansion plan. The Philippines-based gaming firm, known for its ArenaPlus and BingoPlus platforms, recently confirmed it will be applying for regulatory approval from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB)—a jurisdiction favored by both local and international operators for its regulatory transparency and...
GambleAware has announced it will begin a gradual wind-down, formally concluding its operations by 31 March 2026. This closure comes in light of the UK government’s adoption of a statutory framework designed to address gambling-related harm across England, Scotland, and Wales. The transition will see public institutions assume responsibility for commissioning services previously managed by GambleAware. The overhaul follows the...
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched enforcement proceedings against six domestic payment gateway (PG) companies following the discovery of their involvement in illegal gambling, drug-related transactions, and other criminal schemes. The regulator revealed that the firms allegedly provided essential financial infrastructure—such as virtual accounts and payment processing—to criminal networks operating under the guise of legitimate businesses. The findings were based on...