Player Exclusion Register News and Updates
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Data Breach Probe: Concerns Over Philippine Restricted Persons List
Philippine regulator PAGCOR is investigating a potential data leak involving its national NDRP blacklist. Security of digital gaming markets in SE Asia is under pressure.
AI-GENERATEDCombating Illegal Gambling: Czech Regulator Calls for EU Cooperation
Expert Tomas Bures warns of AI usage by unlicensed operators. With 300,000 people in its exclusion register, Czechia relies on tough measures against the black market.
AI-GENERATEDRegulators vs. Big Tech: Multi-Million Fines for Illegal Gambling Ads
The Dutch KSA prepares for legal battles against Meta and Google, while Italy's AGCOM already fined X 1.35 million euros for advertising violations.
AI-GENERATEDPAGCOR Reports Record 40,000 Gambling Exclusions in Six Months
The Philippine regulator PAGCOR has seen a massive surge in voluntary and family-initiated exclusions, reaching 40,000 individuals within half a year.
AI-GENERATEDWales Launches €142k Tender for Bilingual Gambling Blocking Software
Public Health Wales is retendering its gambling blocker contract for €142,056 to ensure fair competition and bilingual support in Welsh and English.
AI-GENERATEDArgentina's San Juan Province to Issue Five Online Gambling Licenses
San Juan province is moving towards a regulated iGaming market by issuing five licenses and establishing a regional self-exclusion system with neighboring provinces.
AI-GENERATEDBulgarian Gambling Crisis: Annual Losses Reach Nearly One Billion Euro
Online gambling turnover in Bulgaria surged to 67 billion BGN in 2025. Minors are bypassing age restrictions using fake accounts and parental cards.
AI-GENERATEDAI Assistants Failing: Research Shows Chatbots Directing Users to Unlicensed Casinos
A new Dutch study reveals that AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot often fail to distinguish between licensed and illegal gambling sites, sometimes labeling the latter as legal.
AI-GENERATEDSpain Commences Testing of Cross-Operator Deposit Limit System
Spain's DGOJ has launched a pilot for a centralized deposit tracking system, imposing a shared 3,300 EUR limit per four-week period across all platforms.
AI-GENERATEDSelf-Exclusion in Focus: Dataworks Raises A$4.24 Million for AI-Driven Compliance
Dataworks Group processes over 50 million real-time checks daily. A new A$4.24 million funding round is set to accelerate international expansion.
AI-GENERATEDHollywood Casino Joliet: Illinois Gaming Board Extends License Until 2030
The Illinois Gaming Board has extended Hollywood Casino Joliet’s operating license for four years. The facility recently moved to a land-based site in August 2025.
AI-GENERATEDIllinois Proposes Major Reforms to Self-Exclusion Program for Problem Gamblers
Illinois regulators aim to lower barriers for self-exclusion as state data shows 383,000 adults currently struggle with gambling addiction.
AI-GENERATEDHungary Orders Review of SZTFH Gambling Regulator: Potential Dissolution Looms
The Hungarian government is reviewing the future of its regulator SZTFH. A report on transferring its duties to state-controlled bodies is expected by September 30, 2026.
AI-GENERATEDFanatics Sportsbook Fined $20,000 for Marketing to Self-Excluded Player
A major sports betting operator contacted a player despite an official self-exclusion. Fanatics Sportsbook now faces a $20,000 fine in Colorado for this safety breach.
AI-GENERATEDNCAA Betting Scandal: Brendan Sorsby Case Shakes College Sports Governance
A legal battle over $90,000 in sports bets is undermining the NCAA's regulatory system. The Brendan Sorsby case reveals deep flaws in athlete gambling oversight.