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Greece to ban social media use for children under 15 as gambling face next crackdown

Prime minister cites mental health concerns and plans mandatory age verification from 2027.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Keih Ma

Trump post draws attention to Stake in US offshore gambling debate

The image appeared as lawsuits against Stake and influencer marketing claims continue across multiple states. It also lands amid wider federal and state disputes over prediction markets and crypto-linked trading.

2 min read • Apr 10 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Brazil bars youth events from fixed-odds betting markets

Brazil's Ministry of Sports has issued a detailed list of sports and disciplines eligible for betting, while also setting conditions for esports event access and competition rules.

2 min read • Apr 10 • By Shaan Khan

Land Based Trade Associations + 2 more

UK: Bingo data review narrows gap in Gambling Commission survey estimates

A new venue-level question found most in-person bingo play recorded by the GSGB took place outside traditional bingo clubs. The revised club estimate is now closer to industry admissions data.

2 min read • Apr 10 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Thailand: Gambling suspect linked to THB13.18bn operation arrested

Authorities say the Chinese suspect handled online gambling network related to Shwe Kokko.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Swedish Bingo Association reprimanded over information failures in bingo halls

Regulator findings relate to missing or inaccessible player protection and contact information at two venues. The review forms part of wider oversight into compliance with information obligations in land-based gambling settings.

2 min read • Apr 10 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online

Dutch MPs question return of 888 brand to market

The MPs have asked the State Secretary whether it is acceptable for operators with a history of legal breaches to re-enter the Dutch market through what they describe as indirect corporate structures.

2 min read • Apr 10 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Casino + 3 more

Kjerulf Ainsworth secures board backing for AU$1.30 Ainsworth bid

Independent committee recommends shareholders accept proportional offer.

1 min read • Apr 10 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Spain: Court dismisses Codere minority shareholders' case over 2021 restructuring

The National Court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction to investigate the case and found no evidence of serious harm to the security of commercial transactions or of widespread damage.

2 min read • Apr 10 • By Marieta Lezaic

MGC votes to reopen sports betting licensing process after formal request from bet365

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

MGC votes to reopen sports betting licensing process after bet365 request

The Commission voted unanimously to reopen the application process, as DraftKings, FanDuel and Bally Bet currently possess untethered licenses to conduct business in Massachusetts.

2 min read • Apr 9 • By Kirk Geller