Interpol global crackdown targets online gambling scams and cybercrime Suswati Basu More than 5,800 people have been arrested and approximately $ 293 million in illicit assets have been intercepted or frozen after Interpol led a global crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crime, including illegal online gambling, business email compromise, investment fraud, romance scams and … Continue reading Interpol global crackdown targets online gambling scams and cybercrime
Nationalists promise Malta veto against proposed European Union online gambling tax Suswati Basu Malta’s opposition Nationalist Party says it would block any attempt to introduce a European Union-wide online gambling tax, arguing the measure would hurt Malta’s economy and weaken regulated operators across Europe. Speaking during a European Parliament plenary debate on future … Continue reading Nationalists promise Malta veto against proposed European Union online gambling tax
Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling Suswati Basu Oklahoma lawmakers have finalized a major expansion of the state’s gambling restrictions after voting to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589. The measure updates Oklahoma’s criminal gambling statute to specifically address online casino-style games, sweepstakes operations, and … Continue reading Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling
Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch Paul McNally Alberta is moving closer to the launch of its regulated online gambling market after provincial regulators approved 28 operators to enter the province ahead of the July 13 opening date. An updated list released by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & … Continue reading Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch
Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators Paul McNally Alberta is moving ahead with plans to expand online gambling, a shift that is already raising concern among some First Nations leaders who rely heavily on revenue from brick-and-mortar casinos. The province is aiming to launch its new iGaming system … Continue reading Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators
Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows Suswati Basu Online sports betting is becoming a routine part of daily life across the United States, with participation continuing to climb even as unease about its effects grows. A new national survey released April 13 shows both … Continue reading Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows
Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law Suswati Basu Four federally recognized tribes in Maine are stepping directly into a federal lawsuit over the state’s new online gambling law, moving to defend a system that gives them exclusive access to the casino market. In a filing dated April … Continue reading Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law
New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access Suswati Basu New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to roll out a comprehensive plan to tighten oversight of online gambling, with a sharp focus on keeping young people off betting platforms and curbing industry practices that can fuel addiction. The … Continue reading New York Governor Hochul pushes rules to curb youth online gambling access
Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games Suswati Basu Indiana has adopted a wide-ranging regulatory measure that reshapes how the state handles certain sweepstakes-style online games. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1052 into law on March 12, 2026, setting new limits on digital gaming products often tied to … Continue reading Indiana governor signs sweeping law tightening rules on online sweepstakes games
Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games Suswati Basu Maine legislators are advancing a proposal that would outlaw a category of internet-based casino-style games often marketed as online sweepstakes platforms. Supporters of the measure say it would close a gap in state gambling law, while critics argue it would wipe … Continue reading Maine lawmakers push bill banning online sweepstakes casino style games
