This week’s iGaming news will provide valuable information about what’s happening in the industry around the world. There’s always something happening in the iGaming world, but thanks to Nostrabet.com, you have access to the most important news. There is a lot to cover this week, so let’s begin.
KSA Warns an Operator Because of Its Ads
The KSA (Dutch Gaming Authority) has a reputation for being one of the stricter iGaming regulators. The people behind it decided to step up their game recently and started paying a lot more attention to everything that iGaming sites do, including their ads.
In a more recent turn of events, the KSA warned an online casino following a report from a concerned parent. According to the person, there were gambling advertisement banners from this company on a site that focuses on school homework assignments. Needless to say, this is against the law.
The Dutch Gaming Authority was quick to react, and it became clear that the casino did not place the ad there. Instead, the latter used the services of a third-party company. The casino in question informed the KSA that it is aware of the problem and will take measures to not happen again.
Speaking of the KSA, the latter also decided to extend Novomatic’s gambling license by another 10 years. Following this decision, the supplier will have the right to distribute the famous gaming machines. This decision is not surprising because Novomatic has been in this market for many years.
Sportsbook Limits Proposal in New York
NY became one of the biggest gambling and sports betting markets in the US. The record revenue means that more and more people are getting involved in it, which is why a member of the New York Assembly Committee decided to propose specific limitations.
According to the information, the proposals relate to betting and wagering limits, credit card usage, and running certain types of ads. The suggestion is that players should have a $5000 wagering and deposit limit during a 24-hour period. Also, once a given player’s deposits exceed $2500, the sports wagering operator must notify that person. The latter can decide whether he/she wish to continue playing, use some of the responsible gambling features, or close the account.
In terms of the ads, operators won’t be able to include odds boost or specific offers. Moreover, they won’t be able to run any ads that have the word “bonus”, “no sweat”, or “bonus bet”. Companies also won’t be able to advertise when there are sports events and between 8 AM and 10 PM local time.
It will be very interesting to see if the proposals will pass because it may greatly affect the popularity of sports betting in NY.
Southeast Asia Experiences a Surge in Illicit Finance and Organized Cybercrime
Unfortunately, online gambling has almost always been involved with different types of crime. Although these kinds of stuff happen all over the world, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has said that some casinos and special economic zones in Southeast Asia are being used for money laundering.
Based on the research, there are three stages of laundering money. People initially deposit the funds into gambling platforms, after which they make various in-game transfers and proxy betting. Once done, people withdraw the money as if they have legitimate winnings.
Those involved in such activities come from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the Philippines. The UN also claims that special underground banking networks and cryptocurrencies are part of the problem and explains why these types of activities are growing.
Interestingly, all of these warnings from the UN come at a time when Thailand is about to legalize casinos. There is still an ongoing debate about whether this should happen, but considering the situation, authorities have to be very careful.
Pennsylvania Reports a 3.6% Revenue Increase
Pennsylvania is among several US states where gambling is legal. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the gambling revenue for March was $574.5M, a 3.6% increase compared to the same period last year.
The stats reveal that retail slots continue to be an important part of most people’s interests. Despite the 2.4% decline from last year, retail slots were responsible for $222.5M, which is close to half of the total revenue.
The news about online gambling is also interesting because Hollywood Casino and Penn National Race Course combined have a 21.5% revenue increase compared to last year. The numbers show that they generated $107.2M.
The total online gaming revenue in March was $238.2M, which is 24.7% more than in January. As for sports betting, the numbers reveal that the state generated $842.9M, which is 2.25% more than in the same period in 2024.
Mike Dreitzer Will be the Next Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board
Nevada is one of the most important states in terms of gambling, so every change in the Gaming Control Board can make a difference. After Kirk Hendrick, the current chairman, announced that he would resign, the state’s Governor appointed Mike Dreitzer as the incoming chairman. He will take the role after June 23, 2025.
Dreitzer is an interesting name in the gambling industry and has many years of experience under his belt. He was Gaming Arts’s CEO, the President of Ainsworth Game Technology North America, co-founder of G3, and more. Needless to say, he has more than enough experience for the role he is appointed to, so it will be interesting to see if he will bring any major changes.
The Texas Lottery Chief Resigned After a Jackpot Investigation
Ryan Mindell was the Executive Director of the Texas Lottery Commission, but he had to resign following a $95M jackpot investigation. According to the information, Bernard Marantelli purchased all 25.8M tickets worth $1, and by doing this, he secured himself the big jackpot win. The company responsible for issuing the tickets has apparently followed all rules related to printing the tickets.
Unsurprisingly, this win was very suspicious and triggered an investigation from the Texas Attorney General and the Texas Rangers. We will have to wait to see what’s going to happen but this is definitely an interesting case.
Sri Lanka Could Legalize Sports Betting Soon
The sports betting craze continues to gain new fans all over the world, and it seems like Sri Lanka is next on the list. The country’s cabinet approved a draft to create a Gambling Regularization Authority. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Sri Lanka’s president, proposed this as a way to regulate the country’s gambling sector.
If the regulating body becomes available, it will supervise the betting activities related to sports. This means that locals can expect to find different types of online sports betting platforms.
Aside from regulating the activity, the new governing body will also focus on responsible gambling practices. If these changes become a reality, Sri Lanka may also become a popular tourist destination because many people may decide to visit it.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority Blocked 61 Gambling Sites
The Gambling Commission in Australia decided to take action against several illegal online gambling providers. Following an in-depth investigation, the commission blocked 61 gambling websites after receiving more than 350 reports. There were 22 investigations related to 25 different gambling sites, and interestingly, each one had made several mistakes.
Following the investigation, the Australian authorities decided to notify the different internet service providers so that they could block 61 websites. Based on the news, most of these websites offer some kind of casino-style services.
A Student in Indonesia was Jailed for Promoting Online Gambling
Indonesia is one of the countries in Southeast Asia that has specific regulations for gambling. Sadly, the 20-year-old Indah Siska Sari did not follow them, and the district court in Medan sentenced the person to two years and 6 months in prison. The reason for this decision was that he used social media to promote a specific gambling site.
Aside from the sentence, the Indonesian will also have to pay a fine of around $3100. According to the judge, the person’s efforts to promote the gambling site undermined the Government’s ongoing campaign.
Speaking of the case, it became popular after there was a complaint in 2024. According to the investigation, Sari promoted the gambling site on Instagram and was paid around Rp300,000 every 15 days.
LiveScore Will Focus More on Thailand
In order to reach out to more potential clients, LiveScore decided to expand its services in SEA. The company will focus on Thailand because this is part of a broader regional strategy related to the 2026 World Cup.
Based on the news, LiveScore partnered with a local agency in Thailand. Following this collaboration, the company will host different in-person events. The idea is to bring fans together while also promoting LiveScore’s services.
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