A South Korean court has sentenced a 28-year-old man to five years in prison for attempting to murder his mother in order to conceal his gambling debts. The man, who was addicted to sports betting, consulted an undisclosed…
Indiana's House Bill 1052, which bans online sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency systems, has taken effect as of July 1 after receiving Governor Mike Braun's signature. The legislation, co-sponsored by committee chair Rep. Ethan Manning, Rep. Peggy Mayfield,…
Grassroots organisations in Scotland are being invited to apply for a share of a new £375,000 funding pot dedicated to gambling research and support services. The initiative, reported by Focus Gaming News, aims to channel resources into community…
Police in Macao have arrested a man accused of using a specially modified shirt to place bets on baccarat tables at local casinos on behalf of illegal gamblers in Mainland China. The suspect, identified by the surname Zhang,…
Russian lawmakers have issued a stark warning about the prevalence of gambling addiction in the country, with new estimates suggesting that approximately 12% of the adult population—or nearly 13 million people—suffer from severe forms of the disorder. The…
Everton FC has renewed its partnership with offshore gambling operator Stake, but the brand's logo will move from the front of the shirt to the sleeve as the English Premier League's front-of-shirt gambling sponsorship ban approaches. The move…
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has withdrawn its membership from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), citing the organization's partnership with Kalshi as a conflict with the regulator's mission to protect consumers and support responsible gaming.…
Bulgaria is moving forward with a proposal to introduce licensing requirements and a new levy targeting gambling affiliates, as part of the country's long-delayed 2026 budget. The budget, which is now heading to the National Assembly for final…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that license fees for gambling operators will increase by 25% starting October 1, adding to the growing financial pressures on the industry. The fee hike, confirmed by the Department for Culture,…
Bulgaria's gambling sector is facing a period of uncertainty as the country's delayed 2026 Budget heads to the National Assembly for final approval, with a new rule targeting gambling affiliates on the cards. The Eastern European country had…