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How effective are the UK Government's plans to ban unlicensed sponsorships?

A new UK Government taskforce aims to challenge the black market within UK sport. But how practical are its policy suggestions?

4 min read • Feb 24 • By Tim Poole

Lawsuit filed against Wynn Resorts following alleged data breach

The federal class action was filed in the US District Court of Las Vegas by plaintiff Richard Reed, who is looking to represent Wynn Resorts customers affected by the data breach.

1 min read • Feb 23 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Chile: Dreams Iquique certifies gaming floor employees under national framework

Chile’s national workforce competency system seeks to formalize occupational profiles developed in coordination with regulators and industry bodies.

1 min read • Feb 23 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

South Africa weighs advertising curbs and tax reform as gambling scrutiny intensifies

South Africa’s gambling sector is facing intensified regulatory scrutiny as policymakers weigh tighter advertising controls, new fiscal measures and targeted interventions aimed at curbing social harm.

3 min read • Feb 23 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Nigeria: Lagos enforces 5% withholding tax on gaming winnings across licensed platforms

The new framework introduces mandatory tax deductions on gaming payouts in Lagos, increasing compliance responsibilities for operators and tightening player identification requirements.

1 min read • Feb 23 • By Milagros del Priore

government to consult on unlicensed sports sponsorship ban

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 1 more

UK Government prepares blanket ban on sports sponsorships with unlicensed operators

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will consult on potential new measures to restrict unlicensed gambling companies from sponsoring sports clubs.

2 min read • Feb 23 • By Rory Calland

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

Argentina criminal complaint targets Mr.Bet over alleged unlicensed operations

An online gambling platform operating under the name Mr.Bet is facing a criminal complaint over the purported misuse of an official provincial lottery symbol to suggest regulatory approval.

1 min read • Feb 23 • By Milagros del Priore

uganda regulator runs responsible gambling training

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Uganda regulator holds responsible gaming training at Kitooro Market

The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has continued its program of community engagement with traders at the market in Entebbe.

1 min read • Feb 23 • By Rory Calland

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Norwegian Recycling Lottery granted exemption from 18-year age limit

Pantelotteriet, where participants can turn recycled bottles into national lottery entries, has received an exemption from the legal 18+ age restriction for gambling.

2 min read • Feb 23 • By Tim Poole