BetCity’s Betent fined by KSA over ad breaches
After a TV report exposed Betent, Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) launched an investigation and issued a fine of €400,000
MGA cancels the license of 4tune-Software
MGA issued a notification to cancel gaming software supplier license of 4tune-Software due to failure in making regulatory payments.
Estonia to prohibit gambling advertisements
Estonia is likely to follow in the footsteps of nearby Lithuania and introduce a strict ban on all forms of gambling advertising.
ACMA imposes bans on access to 4 illicit offshore gambling websites
The ACMA has identified 723 websites that are in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and operating illegally.
Court rules in favor of German gambling regulator in TV competitions dispute
Munich Court upholds German gambling regulator's decision on TV competitions, stating that a license is required no matter size of prize.
Veikkaus embraces the proposal to liberalize Finland's gambling market
Veikkaus, state-controlled monopoly gambling operator, has accepted government study that recommends against maintaining monopoly in Finland.
Jackpot50 granted authorization to provide online gambling services in Germany
Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has officially added Jackpot50 to its whitelist for online gambling
AGCO suggests additional limitations for advertising related to online gambling
Consultation period for proposed ban on the use of athletes and celebrities in online gambling advertisements by AGCO is open until May 8th
The Norwegian gambling regulator now has authority to implement DNS-blocking measures
Lottstift will be launching a robust DNS-blocking campaign in the coming year to target unlicensed online gambling operators.
Two state lotteries in Ukraine have been suspended by the country's gambling regulator
Ukrainian gambling regulator, known as KRAIL, has suspended two state lotteries, including an instant win lottery and a numerical draw.
Is the online slots industry being stifled by excessive regulations?
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has implemented regulations that specifically target online slots and the broader online gambling industry.
Proposed legislation aims to lift prohibition on gambling in Albania
The draft legislation aims to reverse the four-year-long prohibition on sports betting and non-casino gambling in Albania.
Anticipated legislation may ban individuals under the age of 25 from engaging in gambling activities
It is expected that upcoming legislation will impose restrictions on young online gamblers, including limiting their betting amounts.
Gambling operators demonstrate a positive trend towards compliance improvement
The French gambling regulatory body has completed its evaluations of operators' anti-money laundering (AML) action plans.
Anita Vegter appointed as Chair of the Advisory Board by KSA
KSA has recently welcomed Anita Vegter as the chair of the board responsible for overseeing the operations of the Dutch gambling regulator.
Increased Funding for Swedish Gambling Regulatory Authority
Spelinspektionen is gearing up to expand as it has secured additional funding to intensify its efforts against unlicensed gambling operators.
The Gambling Regulation Bill receives endorsement from the Department of Justice in Ireland.
Irish Department of Justice reaffirms its support for advancement of Gambling Regulation Bill, new legislation to regulate gambling industry
AIGF to Challenge Ban on Online Gaming in Tamil Nadu
AIGF contends that the ban on online gaming in Tamil Nadu is misguided as it fails to differentiate between games of skill and gambling
TGP Europe has been fined by the British Gambling Commission due to its regulatory shortcomings
UKGC discovered that TGP Europe failed to perform due diligence, violated anti-money laundering, & social responsibility requirements.
Report shows 85% of players in Ontario are using regulated websites
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario commissioned a study that found only 14.7% of wagers were placed on illegal sites.
Australian gambling companies questioned about blocking winning players
Australia's parliamentary inquiry into online gambling companies about blocking winning players, has now commenced public hearings.
UK National Gambling Treatment Service has been rebranded by GambleAware
Rebranded UK National Gambling Treatment Service, formerly known as GambleAware's NGTS, is rebranded National Gambling Support Network (NGSN).
The anti-matchfixing platform is now under the control of the Danish gambling regulator
Spillemyndigheden is in charge of Anti-Doping Denmark's platform and will cooperate with international organizations by sharing information.
BGC has provided clarification on its position regarding the suggestions for a compulsory gambling levy
UK lobby group is now open to the idea of a gambling levy and seeks to safeguard the interests of land-based gaming operators.