KSA Issues New Guidance on Mandatory Means Tests for Deposits
KSA updates mandatory means test guidance for Dutch gambling operators, enforcing stricter deposit limits for high-risk player groups.
Spelinspektionen Updates Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
Spelinspektionen updates anti-money laundering guidance as gambling-related reports to Sweden’s Financial Intelligence Unit continue to rise.
Scientific Games and Allwyn Introduce SCiQ Lottery Tech in UK
Scientific Games and Allwyn debut SCiQ retail technology in Asda, modernizing National Lottery scratchcard sales and security in the UK.
UKGC Opens Consultation on Stricter Gaming Machine Standards
The UKGC launches a 16-week consultation on gaming machine standards to enhance player safety and transparency.
Spain Considers Stricter ID Checks for Gambling
Spain's government proposes mandatory ID checks for gambling to block minors and self-excluded players from gaming.
Amusnet Expands Partnership with Sportingbet.gr
Amusnet partners with Sportingbet.gr to enhance Greece’s online gaming market with premium casino and live casino content.
Swedish Report Warns of Rising Youth Gambling
Swedish Gambling Authority warns of increasing youth gambling, influenced by online marketing and risky financing.
Ukrainian Police Raid Live Casino Studio Linked to Original Spirit
Original Spirit has been identified as the live casino studio raided by Ukrainian police over illegal gambling allegations.
EU Court to Decide if Apple is Liable for Loot Boxes in Games
Belgian court seeks EU ruling on whether Apple is liable for loot boxes in games violating Kansspelcommissie gambling laws.
Northern Ireland Updates Gambling Laws
Northern Ireland aligns gambling laws with Great Britain but faces criticism for lacking equivalent player protections.
Habanero Secures Greek iGaming License
Habanero gains a Greek iGaming license, bringing its portfolio to a fast-growing market expected to hit $1.9B by 2029.
Betfred and bet365 Owners Rank Among Top UK Taxpayers
Betfred and bet365 owners take second and third spots on the UK’s top taxpayer list, contributing over £538 million combined.
Scientific Games Seals 7-Year Berlin Lottery Deal
Scientific Games secures seven-year contract with Berlin Lottery, deploying SYMPHONY system to unify retail & digital channels.
New Lithuania Law Blocks Unlicensed Gambling Payments
Lithuania mandates banks block payment card transactions to unlicensed gambling sites. Only whitelisted operators allowed.
Unibet Faces Dutch Data Dispute: Gambler Refund Claims Stalled
Kindred’s Unibet withholds transaction records in Netherlands, frustrating refund claims. Lawyer calls for KSA and political intervention.
Yggdrasil Earns Danish B2B License
Yggdrasil gains Spillemyndigheden license, continuing its iGaming portfolio in Denmark as new regulations take effect.
Sweden’s High Court Shuts Down Final Appeals
Sweden’s Supreme Administrative Court refuses more appeals. Mr Green, Spooniker, ComeOn face final fines for bonus and AML breaches.
Greentube Fined £1m by UKGC After Compliance Failings
Greentube Alderney pays £1m for social responsibility and AML breaches. UKGC warns stricter measures after repeat violations.
GR8 Tech Earns MGA Recognition, Expands to Malta
GR8 Tech secures Malta Gaming Authority notice, matching a B2B licence. Now, it aims to broaden its iGaming product reach in Malta.
Dutch Regulator Declares War on Illegal Gambling
The Dutch Gaming Authority vows to clamp down on illegal gambling, focusing on operators, affiliates, and promos. Strong sanctions ahead.
KSA Sanctions Dutch Bingo Host Over Illegal Games
Dutch regulator cracks down on unlicensed bingo via Facebook. Organizer faces up to €131,250 in fines plus hefty ad penalties.
ANJ Orders Top Operators to Cut Promotional Budgets in 2025
ANJ mandates France's top gambling operators to reduce promotional budgets amid rising marketing expenses and bonuses.
Netherlands Fines Alimaniere €1.05m for Illegal Online Gambling
KSA penalizes Costa Rica-based Alimaniere for operating Time2Spin & Timetospin1.com without a Dutch licence, breaching multiple regulations.
KSA Unveils Structured Fines in 2025
Dutch regulator KSA launches a new 5-category fine policy for 2025. Fines range from €500 to €2m, targeting clear enforcement.