North Carolina Lottery Commission Sets Mobile Sports Betting Rules
North Carolina's Lottery Commission approves new sports betting rules, gearing up to process operator applications for a market launch by June 14.
Dutch iGaming Market Matures, Focuses on Mergers for Competitive Edge
KSA chair René Jansen observes maturation of the Dutch gambling market, with operators focusing on mergers & acquisitions to strengthen positions
Vermont Sets January 11, 2024, Launch Date for Legal Online Sports Betting
Vermont announces launch of legal online sports betting on January 11, 2024, with DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Sportsbook as operators
Curaçao Unveils New Online Gambling License Fees and Revamped Licensing System
Curaçao's Finance Minister confirms fees for new online gambling licenses, introducing distinct B2B and B2C categories and an unlimited domain coverage
AGCOM Fines Google and Twitch for Violating Italy's Gambling Ad Ban
Italy's AGCOM fines Google €2.25m and Twitch €900,000 for breaching the nation's strict ban on gambling ads, holding platforms accountable for content
GREF Launches Anti-Money Laundering Working Group to Foster Global Regulatory Collaboration
Gambling Regulators European Forum creates an AML group chaired by ANJ and MGA representatives to enhance integrity and information sharing
Coljuegos to Revolutionize Colombian Slot Machine Regulations in Upcoming Reforms
Coljuegos announces major reforms for electronic slot machines in Colombia, eradicate unauthorized machines and promote a legal gaming market
Spelpaus Self-Exclusion Registrations Exceed 100,000 in Sweden Amid Regulatory Enhancements
Sweden's Spelinspektionen reports over 100,000 users for Spelpaus, a national self-exclusion system, as commitment to responsible gambling
UK Gambling Commission Emphasizes Enhanced Use of Operator Data for Effective Regulation
UK Gambling Commission refines its regulatory approach by leveraging operator data, informed policy decisions and impactful regulation
GGL Stands by Data Collection Methods Amid Debate Over Germany's Unlicensed Gambling Market Size
Germany's GGL defends its methodology for estimating the unlicensed gambling market, amidst trade bodies' claims of a larger black market
Australia Implements Nationwide Ban on Credit Card Use for Online Gambling
Australian Senate passes a law banning the use of credit cards and digital currencies for online gambling, with fines for non-compliance
Qatar Cracks Down on Online Gambling with Arrest of 50 Asian Nationals in Doha
In a major operation, Qatar's CID arrests 50 individuals for alleged online gambling activities, seizing money and alcohol during a Doha residence raid
UK Minister Stuart Andrew Assures Smooth Transition to New Gambling Levy
Stuart Andrew confirms at GambleAware conference that the UK's new gambling levy will enhance support without disrupting current services
Netherlands Advances in Gambling Harm Prevention with Six Key Research Projects
Dutch KSA funds 6 research projects focusing on gambling addiction prevention & intervention, advancing responsible gaming in Netherlands
Swedish Gambling Regulator Vigilant as Government Proposes Tax Hike on Gambling
Spelinspektionen preparesa gambling tax increase from 18% to 22% from July, aiming to balance revenue generation with market stability
UK Gambling Commission Raises Alert on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks
Gambling Commission updates risk assessment for UK gaming sectors, highlighting high money laundering and terrorist financing concerns
Denmark's Spillemyndigheden Launches Educational Website on Responsible Gambling
Denmark's gambling regulator unveils StyrPåSpillet.dk, a new site offering resources on compulsive gaming and promoting safer gambling
GambleAware Reports High Harm from Online Slots in 2022-23, Urges Responsible Gambling
Online slots lead to most gambling harm cases reported to GambleAware in 2022-23, highlighting the need for effective support services
Dutch Gambling Authority Imposes €3M Fine on BetCity for AML and Terrorist Financing Violations
Netherlands' KSA fines BetCity €3M for failing anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules, signaling a crackdown on compliance
Danish Gambling Authority Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Ads: Major Fines Imposed
Spillemyndigheden imposes DKK100,000 fine for illegal gambling ads, signaling a strict enforcement of Denmark's gambling laws
iGaming Ontario Launches RFP for Central Self-Exclusion System
iGaming Ontario seeks proposals for a centralized self-exclusion solution to enhance player protection in Ontario's regulated igaming market
Sweden's Gambling Regulator Faces Scrutiny: National Audit Office Launches Review
The National Audit Office begins its examination of Sweden's gambling regulator, probing market supervision and consumer protection
British Gambling Commission's Innovative Data Collection Approach Reveals Insights into Gambling Trends
The British Gambling Commission adopts a 'push-to-web' survey method, offering valuable insights into gambling behavior and its impact
GambleAware to Launch Peer Support for Gambling Harm in 2024
GambleAware expands its support services with peer support for gambling harm, enhancing its treatment and support model from January 2024