The iGaming world never stands still, and neither do we. This week’s round-up will show you everything you need to know from the past week. We at Nostrabet.com tried to sum up all of the important things that happened, so it’s time to reveal them.
Uganda has a New National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board
Uganda has always been one of the countries in Africa with the most developed iGaming markets. With that said, the state decided to introduce a new regulatory authority called the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board. The latter will be active and help address the gambling-related problems that are rising in the country. Aside from that, the new board is also responsible for keeping an eye on the country’s lottery and betting sectors.
The point of creating NLGRB was to address the concerns over betting addiction. Since iGaming is becoming more popular in Uganda, a lot of people seem to have problems, especially those who are young. As a result, the government is looking for a way to handle the situation.
Alongside the different gambling issues, underage gambling and unlicensed operators are also key topics. People expect the new gaming board to develop new policies and ensure everything is controlled.
12 People were Arrested in India Following an Illegal Casino Police Raid
The Indian authorities have discovered an illegal casino operating in Dehradun. Following the investigation, a late-night raid resulted in 12 arrests. Some of the people, among them, were from Delhi, and one person was also from Nepal.
During the raid, it became clear that the people there were gambling and using casino chips. Aside from arresting the people, the police also seized a lot of cash, as well as mobile phones.
Following the arrests, the police are working hard to determine the scale of these operations. Considering there are so many illegal gambling operations in Southeast Asia, we wouldn’t be surprised if this is also related to it.
Incentive Games Secured an Ontario Gaming License
Incentive Games became the latest brand to receive a license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. The permit is very important because it allows the company to offer its products to licensed operators in Ontario. Needless to say, the latter is Canada’s most active and regulated gambling market.
Based on our data, the company will deliver services using Incentive Studios, its real-money gaming division. Considering the strict rules that AGCO requires you to follow, we expect this company to provide top-tier games that will appeal to Canadian players.
Keep in mind that Incentive Games has been involved with more than just the Canadian license. The brand also got a license from the Michigan Gaming Control Board, meaning it clearly focuses on the North American markets. The brand even decided to release a special Tournament Predictor game with bet365.
Sports Organisations in New Zealand Unite Against the Online Casino Gambling Bill
New Zealand is one of the most interesting places in terms of gambling laws. Local authorities were talking about adding an Online Casino Gambling Bill, but it seems like people are not that interested in it. Recent news shows that more than 33 leading sports organizations in the country have decided to oppose the decision publicly.
If the bill becomes a reality, it will license 15 different offshore iGaming sites. However, the new law does not guarantee that organisations and the community will receive funds. Under the current law, people get around NZ$170M from pokie machines.
It will be interesting to see if locals oppose the new laws if the latter require iGaming operators to contribute to the communities. This is the main concern of people and the big reason why many are against the formal legalisation of online gambling.
The Gambling Activity in Spain is Up by 20% After the Addition of Welcome Bonuses
Spain is one of the countries in Europe with a large online gambling fanbase. Following the legislative changes that allowed operators to offer welcome bonuses, Spain recorded a 20% increase in gambling activity. The stats come from a report on the gambling activity in the country, which the Ministry of Social Rights published.
Based on these stats, the number of active players reached close to 2M, and the government believes it is because of the welcome bonuses. These kinds of offers are incredibly popular worldwide, but Spain did not allow them until early 2024.
The stats show that more than 80% of active players in Spain are male. Moreover, around 85.7% of them are between 18 and 45. The fact that so many people are gambling allowed operators to generate more than 8 billion EUR in profit in 2024 alone. Casinos accounted for around 730.7M, whereas sports betting accounted for 608.8M. The last place goes to poker, which “only” has 100M EUR.
MelBet Partnered With the Saint Lucia Kings
MelBet, one of the leading iGaming operators in the world, decided to partner with the Saint Lucia Kings, the current champions in the Caribbean Premier League. Following this agreement, MelBet will provide financial support for the team as it tries to defend its CPL title. The new partnership deal will also result in various engagement activities for fans.
People following MelBet are probably not surprised by the brand’s decision to participate in this sponsorship deal. MelBet has been trying to strengthen its position in Latin America for some time now. That is one reason why it added a special bonus programme for the Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana.
Thierry Henry Became Betway’s Global Ambassador
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It is safe to say that Thierry Henry is one of the world’s most recognisable names in football. The Arsenal legend and one of France’s legendary strikers was among the best in the world before and has had a jaw-dropping career. Following his retirement from professional football, Henry became an analyst and has now decided to become Betway’s global ambassador.
Thierry Henry made his professional debut in 1994, after which he moved to Juventus. In 1999, the French striker signed with Arsenal, where he spent 8 years and won countless trophies. This made him one of the best players in the English Premier League. Henry was also a part of Barcelona and the New York Red Bulls.
Besides the new deal with Henry, Betway also took part in several other sponsorship campaigns. One of them is with South Africa’s Premier Soccer League and its goal is to help the responsible gaming efforts.
The Police in Brazil Arrested an Influencer Due to Illegal Gambling Promotion
Brazil has become one of the most interesting countries in the world when it comes to online gambling. Authorities are trying to control the boiling-hot gambling market, and the most recent arrest proves it.
The police in Brazil arrested Taina Sousa because of an ongoing investigation. According to the information, she was involved in illegal gambling promotion, as well as money laundering. The influencer became popular after posting various luxurious purchases and seems to use the platform to promote illegal betting operators.
Aside from the arrests, the authorities also confiscated five vehicles, a firearm, cash, and computers. Many believe the money the influencer generated from promoting illegal betting has helped her purchase all of the luxury goods.
Bet365 Scores Becomes Udinese Calcio’s new Sleeve Sponsor
Udinese Calcio is an Italian football club that recently entered into a sponsorship deal with bet365 Scores. The latter will become the team’s sleeve sponsor for the 2025/26 season. According to the information, bet365 Scores will appear on the left sleeve of the match shirts.
Vietnam May Add a Casino Entry Fee for Locals
The authorities in Vietnam decided it was time to change how locals access casinos. Based on the most recent rumours, there are plans to introduce a flat-rate ticketing that will replace the current financial proposal requirement. The Ministry of Finance suggested an entry fee of 2.5M VND to use a casino for 24 hours and 50M VND for a “monthly pass”.
If these changes become live, Vietnamese citizens will be able to enter a casino if they pay the fee. They also have to be at least 21 years old, be of full civil capacity, and not have a “family-initiated ban”.
The country’s current law requires people to present financial documents that prove they have a stable income. Needless to say, this has created serious issues for employers and employees, so the new law aims to resolve this problem.
Equatorial Guinea To Legalise Online Gambling
It seems like Equatorial Guinea will become one of the latest nations where people will have legal access to online gambling. The government launched a new legal framework whose goal is to regulate this industry.
It seems like the authorities granted a “master license” to Mascott Capital Partners. This means that international operators wishing to offer their services there can submit their applications via the special platform offered from it.
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