Gambling
In 2022, Danes Spent an Average of DKK 2,350 on Gambling
Figures from a new report from the Danish Gambling Authority show that every Dane over the age of 18 spent an average of DKK 2,350 on gambling in 2022. Over half of the spend comes from online chan...
New Seal of Approval for Gambling
Germany (June 23, 2023) — Even after the nationwide release of online gambling, there are numerous illegal and dubious providers. According to SPIEGEL information, an authority now wants to g...
The Usage of Artificial Intelligence in Gambling and Its Legal Challenges
ITALY (June 22, 2023) — The dynamics of the gambling and betting sector can easily exploit the potential of artificial intelligence but hides considerable legal challenges. Betting is an acti...
Chile Defines Requirements to Regulate Online Betting Providers
CHILE (June 17, 2023) — According to local media reports the Chilean government, through the Ministry of Finance, has published the notices on the draft law that will regulate the development...
ACMA Blocks More 12 More Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites
AUSTRALIA (June 21, 2023) –The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block more illegal offshore gambling webs...
Japan: Remote Gambling, Type, Licensing, Taxes, etc.
JAPAN (June 2, 2023) — Remote gambling Types Is remote gambling permitted and, if so, what types? Remote gambling is generally not permitted in Japan. There are only exemptions and licence op...
Swintt Makes Further In-roads in the Regulated Dutch Market with New KSA-licensed online casino operator, 711
High-flying software provider confirms it will make further in-roads in the regulated Dutch market after signing a new partnership agreement with popular Netherlands-based brand Malta (June 12, 202...
Remote Gambling in Finland – Lotteries Act Regulates Gambling
Finland (June 2 2023) Remote gambling Types Is remote gambling permitted and, if so, what types? Finland has a gambling monopoly in place, and the state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus has the exc...
Officials Warn on Election Outcomes – Related Gambling
TAIPEI, Taiwan (June 11, 2023) — According to local media reports Prosecutor-General Hsing Tai-chao said foreign forces might attempt to interfere with next year’s legislative and presiden...
Isabelle FALQUE-PIERROTIN Elected President of the European Forum of Gambling Regulators
FRANCE (June 9, 2023) — The annual Gambling Regulators’ European Forum (GREF) Conference was held from 5 to 7 June in Bergen, Norway. More than 90 participants from around thirty regul...
Ban on Foreign Gaming Companies Advertising in Norway Appears to Have Had the Desired Effect
Now fewer Norwegians have gambling problems NORWAY (June 10, 2023) — Approximately 1.4 per cent of Norwegians are addicted to gambling, according to Norwegian Health Information. Now it seems...
Punjab Police Launch State-wide Crackdown Against Illegal Lottery Operators, Gamblers
PUNJAB, India (June 10, 2023) — According to local media reports in order to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Police on Saturday l...
KSA Asks Minister for Legal Protection for a Change in the Law
that would Allow Ksa to Have False Proof of Identity for Enforcement and Supervision Purposes THE HAGUE, Netherlands (June 7, 2023) — The Gaming Authority (Ksa) is asking the Minister ...
Gambling and Sports Betting Generate Billions in Profits
The gambling and sports betting market has grown significantly in 2022. The proportion of illegal providers is 17%. Vienna (June 7, 2023) – As every year, the market researchers from industry ra...
Figures from the OASIS Player Blocking File Must be Viewed in a Differentiated Manner
“More player blocking does not mean more gambling addicts, but more protected gamblers.“ GERMANY (June 6, 2023) — A number of media outlets have reported in recent days that the n...
Gaming: China: Quasi-Gambling and the Sale of Products by Means of Mystery Boxes
This article is an extract from Getting The Deal Through (GTDT) Gaming 2023. Click here for the full guide. CHINA (June 2, 2023) — Gambling has been prohibited and outlawed in the People’s ...
Government Warns Industry About Going Quiet on Gambling Harm Messaging in TV Ads
SYDNEY, Australia (June 6, 2023) — The NSW Government is calling on wagering operators to ensure responsible gambling messages are communicated effectively in advertising. The announcement co...
Snapshot: Remote Gambling in Australia
Australia (June 2, 2023) Remote gambling Types Is remote gambling permitted and, if so, what types? Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA), there is a general prohibition on the supply and a...
The Gambling Review White Paper: Financial Risk Checks (AKA Affordability Checks) for Online Operators
United Kingdom (May 30, 2023) — One of the issues which prompted the most debate in the lead up to the White Paper has been the notion of ‘affordability checks’ for online operators i.e. ...
Government Reviewing Gambling Laws
MANILA, Philippines (May 29, 2023) — In a written reply to a question raised during the ongoing meeting of the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) of the Malaysian Parliament, the Prime M...
Large European Cooperation to Protect Players from Illegal Gambling Companies
Førde, Norway (May 26, 2023) — 36 countries have agreed on a joint declaration to work actively to combat illegal gambling. GREF (Gaming Regulators European Forum) aims, among other things,...
