The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has issued comprehensive licensing guidelines, marking another milestone in its efforts to modernise the country’s gambling oversight framework. The newly published guidance aims to help prospective licensees understand the steps required to apply for licences under the updated regime set forth by the Gambling Regulation Act 2024. Guidance…
The landscape of Italy’s online gambling industry is undergoing significant transformation as the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) has named 46 operators that have passed the first stage of its revamped remote gambling licensing process. This marks a critical phase in a regulatory overhaul designed to modernize the industry, strengthen compliance measures, and boost…
The Brazilian Senate has postponed a critical vote on a bill that seeks to legalize several forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, online gaming, horse racing, and the popular but illegal jogo do bicho (a traditional Brazilian lottery game). The decision to delay the vote was made due to low attendance in the chamber and…
Thailand’s ruling coalition has decided to formally withdraw the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill – legislation proposing legal casino resorts—from the parliamentary docket on July 9. The move comes amid growing political instability and follows extensive discussions within the Pheu Thai Party, according to Wisut Chainaroon, government whip and party-list MP. “This is not about…
On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a formal legal opinion determining that daily fantasy sports (DFS) contests – including pick’em and draft-style games offered by platforms such as DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog—are considered illegal gambling under state law. The opinion was published in response to a request from Assemblymember Tom Lackey, in…
As online gambling gains traction in the Philippines, lawmakers and regulators are taking coordinated steps to limit the role that digital financial platforms play in enabling access to betting websites and apps. A series of proposed laws and central bank policies aim to restrict how e-wallet services promote, facilitate, or connect users to gambling operations,…
