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Online gambling operator, Stake is set to be hit with a lawsuit in California court.

Court documents revealed that Dennis Boyle is set to take action against the firm over allegations of the operation of an illegal gambling website in the US.

At the heart of the case is Stake’s social casino and sweepstakes offerings, with the plaintiff alleging that there is false marketing around free gaming from the firm, making the case that this is a violation of California civil code.

The complaint stated: “Because social casinos operate as if they are not subject to gambling regulations, they do not comply with the regulations that govern the operation of slot machines or other gambling.”

The plaintiff alleges that the gambling brand provides real-money, online wagering that is falsely marketed as free gaming. Stake’s alleged misconduct is considered a violation of California civil code as it provides unlawful online gambling and engages in unfair business practices.

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Gamblers in Bulgaria will now have to self-exclude for a minimum period of one year following a shift in the country’s safer gambling framework.

The change, confirmed by the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA) to have been in place since 27 March, significantly extends the time period from the previous minimum of 30 days.

Players in the region suffering from gambling disorder can seek self-exclusion by either emailing the NRA with a written request or by going to an NRA office to physically submit this request into a kiosk.

In both instances, the request must include all personal information associated with the self-excluded customer, including an electronic signature. To cover one year, this signature could cost anywhere between £3 and £33, depending on the technology used. Players looking to self-exclude can pay more for a longer-lasting signature.

According to the NRA, there are currently 54,000 submitted self-exclusion requests. Operators found in breach of the self-excl..

The UK government’s new strategy to enhance problem-gambling treatment and prevention will face a challenge in applying an effective population-led approach.

This morning, the Select Committee on Health and Social Care gathered feedback from UK experts on how gambling-related harms have evolved since the implementation of the Gambling Act of 2005.

Feedback is being taken on board as the government prepares to implement a Statutory Levy on problem gambling from 6 April, with funding administered by three bodies: the NHS, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Recognising significant changes, the expert panel noted that problem gambling treatment is at a point of inflection for all stakeholders involved, with the critical task of determining the right strategy to ensure effectiveness and improve outcomes.

Chaired by MP Layla Moran (Liberal Democrats), the committee seeks feedback to support the government’s “cultural shift in ..

The Brazilian government is preparing to include a measure to prevent beneficiaries of social welfare money from gambling.

Regis Dudena, Secretary of Prizes and Betting (SPA) at the Ministry of Finance, confirmed the SPA’s plans to block those in receipt of Bolsa Familia and the Continous Cash Benefit (BPC) in an interview with Estadão, stating that the measure is in “the final alignment phase” from a legal and technical perspective.

By implementing the ban, the SPA is following the directive of Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court (STF), which in November 2024 unanimously upheld the decision of Minister Luiz Fux, who ordered special protective measures to prevent the use of social welfare money.

“We don’t have a deadline yet. We want to publish a regulation, but we are being very careful because we know we are dealing with rights and following a decision from the Supreme Court. So, we want to fulfill this decision in the best possible way, protecting all rights,” Dudena stated.

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Infuencers promoting offshore online casinos may soon feel the wrath of New Zealand’s authorities.

In a letter seen by Radio New Zealand (RNZ), the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued four notices and is investigating 13 influencers over the promotion of offshore sites through live streaming, promotional giveaways and links to websites.

Under the New Zealand Gambling Act, it is illegal to publish an advertisement for an offshore gambling operator, and the notice states that “the [DIA] recommends that you immediately cease posting any reference to overseas online gambling or gambling operators to your social media”.

“We’ve been investigating this and will be taking actions in relation to those influencers who are very publicly and clearly breaking the law,” Vicki Scott, Director of Gambling Regulatory Services, told RNZ.

The DIA has not named the influencers to “protect their privacy and their right to dispute their warnings”. Those who do not comply could face fines of ..

After much anticipation, the Alberta Government has introduced a new bill that seeks to establish the province as Canada’s second regulated iGaming market.

Following in the footsteps of Ontario, lawmakers on Wednesday (26 March) introduced Bill 48, the iGaming Alberta Act, which proposes a framework to authorise and regulate sports betting and iGaming sites.

If passed, the new legislation will see the province create the Alberta iGaming Corporation to set rules for online casinos and safeguard users.

Grey market presence fuelling regulatory efforts

Currently, the only authorised option for players in the province is the government-run Play Alberta, a platform offering sports betting and iGaming overseen by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).

However, Dale Nally, Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, told reporters that “we are seeing unregulated actors creep into our marketplace” that often do not implement appropriate player protection measu..