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India issues warning against social media promotion of offshore betting platforms Regulation IndiaThis week the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India has issued an advisory to social media influencers, endorsers, and online advertisement intermediaries, urging them to refrain from promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms.March 23, 2024 -
NLGRB and URA unite for industry integrity and tax compliance in Uganda Regulation UgandaThe gaming industry in Uganda saw a significant step towards integrity and tax compliance as the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) collaborated in an enforcement exercise. This initiative targeted illegal gambling, focusing on consumer protection and regulatory standards.March 20, 2024 -
Online betting platform 1XBET deactivated in Ivory Coast Regulation Côte d'IvoireThe online betting platform 1XBET has been "deactivated" in Côte d'Ivoire due to a dispute between the National Lottery of Côte d'Ivoire (LONACI) and Ludus, the operator of sports betting under the brand 1Xbet.March 17, 2024 -
India: CCPA issues guidelines on banning gambling advertisements Regulation IndiaIn India the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has recently issued a comprehensive advisory warning against the promotion of illegal activities like betting and gambling.March 10, 2024 -
More than 1300 suspicious matches detected by Sportradar in 2023 Regulation1,329 suspicious matches have been identified by Sportradar using the Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) in 2023. This is according to a report by the data and sports betting provider published the other day.March 7, 2024 -
Uganda's regulator urged to stop staking with two gaming operators Regulation UgandaIn a public notice, Advanced Gaming Limited, known as 1X BET, has officially informed the NLGRB of its closure in Uganda, ceasing all business operations immediately. Simultaneously, the NLGRB warns the public that Otrada Hospitality Limited, trading as Melbet, lacks the necessary license to conduct gaming or betting activities in Uganda.March 2, 2024
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South Africa's National Gambling Board reports increased turnover Regulation South AfricaThe Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition was briefed by the National Gambling Board (NGB) on its performance in the first and second quarters of the 2023/24 financial year.February 28, 2024 -
UK Government imposes £2 maximum stake for online slot games among under-25s Regulation EuropeIn a bid to protect young individuals from potential gambling harm, the UK government has implemented a £2 maximum stake limit for those under the age of 25 engaging in online slot games. This regulatory measure aims to mitigate the risks associated with excessive gambling among the youth demographic.February 24, 2024 -
Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority has closed applications for national lottery licenses Regulation MalawiThe Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) last week concluded the acceptance of applications for National Lottery licenses. The initiative complied with the regulations set out in Section 32 (1) of the Gambling and Lotteries Act (Act No. 34 of 2022).February 23, 2024 -
National self-exclusion platform launched in Cyprus Regulation EuropeCyprus has launched a national self-exclusion platform (NSEP). This was announced by the National Betting Authority of Cyprus at a press conference held on February 20.February 22, 2024
