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.
Northern Ireland Updates Gambling Laws
Northern Ireland aligns gambling laws with Great Britain but faces criticism for lacking equivalent player protections.
Norsk Tipping Lowers Loss Limits for 20–24s
Norsk Tipping reduces monthly loss limits for players aged 20–24. New policy fights problem gambling and aims to shield young adults.
Feds to Tackle ‘Quasi-Gambling’ in 2025
Regulus Partners expects a Trump Administration clampdown on DFS 2.0, sweepstakes casinos, and sports CFDs. State-based regulation strained.
ORIX & MGM Unveil Japan’s First Casino Resort
ORIX and MGM detail their US$8.9bn Yumeshima Island IR project, set to open by 2030. Anticipated to boost regional tourism & revenue.
Paraguay Implements Landmark Gambling Law to Combat Illegality
Paraguay’s new gambling law transfers oversight to DNIT, aims to end monopolies, combat illegal gambling, and protect minors.
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.
Irish Banks Launch Voluntary Credit Card Block for Gambling
Two major Irish banks introduce an optional gambling credit card block. GRAI applauds this measure as Ireland readies for 2025 market launch.
BMO Manx Slammed with £1m Fine (Reduced to £700k)
BMO Manx faces £700k penalty after AML/CFT failures. Isle of Man Gambling Commission cites serious compliance lapses and withdrawn licence.
Global Gambling Regulation Strengthened by GREF-NAGRA Partnership
The Gambling Regulators European Forum and North America Gaming Regulators Association unite to enhance global gambling regulation through shared knowledge
CJEU Orders Formal Investigation into Dutch Lottery Licensing Process
The Court of Justice of the European Union mandates a state aid investigation into the Dutch lottery licensing process after an EGBA appeal
Sweden’s ATG Highlights Surge in Illegal Gambling, Calls for Urgent Action
ATG reveals a concerning ten-fold increase in traffic to unlicensed gambling sites in Sweden, urging measures to curb illegal online betting activities