Sweden's gambling regulator spanks Videoslots for allowing customers to dodge online casino deposit limits; 2020 gambling ad spending falls.
UK betting operators agree to halt live sports adverts
UK's Industry Group for Responsible Gambling announces agreement on new 'whistle-to-whistle' betting advertising ban during live sports broadcasts.
Brazil’s president signs sports betting legislation into law
Brazil's outgoing President Michel Temer signs new lottery legislation that authorizes legal online and land-based sports betting for first time.
New Jersey sets online gambling record despite record low poker
New Jersey's regulated online gambling market revenue hits record $26.94m in November, despite poker falling to record low of $1.56m.
New Jersey sports betting handle tops $330m in November
New Jersey's regulated sports betting market sets another new record for betting handle ($330.7m) while revenue rebounds from October's slide.
New Zealand betting monopoly denies “myth” of its ineptitude
The New Zealand Racing Board reports modest gains in revenue and profit in most recent fiscal year, denies "persistent myth" that it's underperforming.
Russia fines Google for allowing prohibited sites in search results
Russia's telecom watchdog fines Google RUB500k for failing to keep prohibited resources -- including gambling domains -- from appearing in search results.
Melco’s first Cyprus ‘satellite’ casino opens in Nicosia
Melco International Development launches first of four 'satellite' casinos in Cyprus while construction continues on its City of Dreams Mediterranean resort
Sweden online gambling license recipients now include PokerStars
Sweden issues new online gambling licenses to The Stars Group, Betway, Betclic Everest's Expekt brand, Tipwin and Mandalorian Technologies.