Insights Archive

December 4, 2024

UN Agency Urges Ban On Gambling Ads To Reduce Harm

The World Health Organization has suggested that banning gambling advertising and ending sports sponsorships should be considered, along with counter-messages to reduce harm from gambling.

December 4, 2024

A Looming Shadow: Online Gambling Crime In Thailand And The Casino Campaign

In this Forensic Explainer, Vixio GamblingCompliance summarises the latest developments in online gambling policy and enforcement in Thailand, and discusses potential headwinds for integrated resort casinos that might flow from imperfect attempts to seal governance wounds opened by thousands of trafficking victims and an ebbing of public trust.

December 4, 2024

PSR Launches Consultation On New Payments Architecture

Following the UK government’s comments on the New Payments Architecture in the National Payments Vision, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has begun setting out its plans to amend the rules for its governance at Pay.UK.

December 4, 2024

Hungary Winds Down EU’s First Retail CBDC Pilot

Hungary’s central bank has announced the closure of its Student Safe project, which emerged as one of the EU’s few operational central bank digital currency (CBDC) efforts.

December 4, 2024

Daily Dash: European Central Bank Updates Progress On Digital Euro

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its second progress report on the digital euro preparation phase, which began in November 2023.

December 4, 2024

Cross-Industry Collaboration Key In Fight Against US Payments Fraud

With fraudsters adopting new technology and changing tactics, multiple sectors need to work together to combat fraudulent activity in payments.

December 4, 2024

Tether Withdraws Euro Stablecoin, Promising MiCA-Compliant Alternatives

Tether has announced that it will discontinue support for EURT, its euro stablecoin, but has said it plans to launch a replacement using an “advanced technology” solution.

December 4, 2024

Genting Granted Extension To Respond To Nevada AML Complaint

As Nevada regulators prepare tweaks to the state's gaming statutes, Genting has less than a week to officially respond to a multi-count complaint alleging the company and its Resorts World Las Vegas resort failed to comply with federal anti-money laundering laws.

December 3, 2024

Rush Street Interactive Eyeing Expansion Opportunities In Latin America

Rush Street Interactive has targeted Brazil to launch its RushBet brand next year as it continues to try and extend the company’s presence in Latin America through new market opportunities.

December 3, 2024

Colombia Launches New Safer Gambling Campaign

Colombian gambling regulator Coljuegos is continuing its campaign against gambling addiction with a new initiative designed to tackle the dangers of compulsive gambling.

December 3, 2024

Finnish Ethical Sports Centre Predicts Negative Gambling Reform Impact

The Finnish Center for Integrity in Sports (SUEK) predicts that reforming the country’s gambling law and opening up licensing for online betting will increase sporting event manipulation.

December 3, 2024

Australia Passes First Law To Regulate BNPL As Credit

Lawmakers in Australia have enacted new legislation that will regulate buy now, pay later (BNPL) products as credit, with providers required to obtain an Australian credit licence.

December 3, 2024

Daily Dash: Dutch Central Bank Highlights Personal Assessment Requirements Under DORA

The Dutch Central Bank has announced plans to conduct personal assessments of policymakers at financial institutions to ensure compliance with the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which is set to take effect on January 17, 2025.

December 3, 2024

Digital ID Effective In Countering Fraud Threat, Says UK Government-Backed Body

The Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology has announced new research showing that the secure use of digital identities could contribute an estimated £600m annually to the UK economy.

December 3, 2024

FCA Launches Second Consultation On Enforcement Proposals

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has responded to criticism of its name-and-shame enforcement proposals, which were consulted on earlier this year, suggesting amendments in its latest call for feedback.

December 2, 2024

U.S. Sports-Betting Industry Facing Fight To Avoid Tax Increases In 2025

Industry lobbyists warn that sports-betting tax rates will continue to be a hot topic in 2025, especially in those states facing significant budget deficits.

December 2, 2024

Peru Compliance Deadline Shifts Again

Peru’s deadline for approved online gambling operators to register their platforms and game providers and submit technical approvals has come and gone without any formal recognition from the regulator.

December 2, 2024

FIs Urged To Use AI-Powered 'DNA' To Fight APP Fraud

With losses to authorised push payment (APP) fraud set to rise, a payments expert at ACI Worldwide is urging financial institutions (FIs) to use AI and ISO 20022 to enable real-time exchange of risk information.

December 2, 2024

Australian Parliament Passes Landmark AML Bill

Lawmakers in Australia have passed a landmark anti-money laundering (AML) bill that will bring a range of "high-risk" professions into the country’s AML regime for the first time.

December 2, 2024

Curaçao Regulator Addresses Raft Of Allegations

Curaçao's Gaming Control Board has responded to a raft of allegations regarding the country’s licensing reforms, including denying assertions it embezzled money and refuting claims it lacks the authority to grant licences.

November 29, 2024

Argentina Advertising Ban Bill Advances To Senate

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies has passed a bill aimed at preventing gambling addiction and restricting youth access to online betting, including banning nearly all advertising.