Bulgaria has significantly fortified its anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, earning compliance with international standards according to a recent report by a Council of Europe oversight body. The Moneyval follow-up report indicates that Bulgaria has made notable improvements in its measures to combat money laundering and terrorism financing since a critical mutual evaluation report in 2022….

The Swedish Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed a significant fine of SEK 2.6 million (approximately $246,000) on Hacksaw Gaming. This penalty stems from the discovery that the iGaming studio had issued software to operators who lacked the necessary licenses to operate in Sweden. In July 2023, the Swedish Gambling Act was updated to mandate that…

Australia has recently implemented a landmark legislation aimed at curbing gambling-related harm by banning the use of credit cards for online gambling. The Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2023, introduced last September, effectively stops players from using credit cards to fund their gambling activities. This new regulation amends the Interactive Gambling Act…