Gambling
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,...
Blocking Order Under Gambling Law for Providers of Telecommunications Services is Illegal
Press release from the Administrative Court of Koblenz from May 24th, 2023 Koblenz, Germany (May 25, 2023) — There is no legal basis for the blocking order issued to a provider of telecommun...
Gambling Companies with a Swedish License Had a Turnover of SEK 6.6 Billion During the First Quarter
Strängnäs, Sweden (May 29, 2023) — Gaming companies with a Swedish license had a total turnover of SEK 6.6 billion (players’ stakes minus paid winnings) during the first quarter of 2...
A Primer on Gambling Advertising Laws
USA (May 24, 2023) — Currently, six states of the Union have sanctioned online casino gaming within their borders. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia now allow online sports bett...
Ksa Has Informed License Holders of the Upcoming Changes for Untargeted Advertising Regulations
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (May 26, 2023) — The ban on untargeted advertising for online games of chance will come into effect on 1 July. The ban should better protect vulnerable groups, includin...
The Impact of Gambling in Spain and Mexico: Challenges and Shared Passion
SPAIN (May 24, 2023) — Sports betting is experiencing a boom in Spain and Mexico, countries renowned for their passion for sports. In this article, its growth, regulatory challenges, and so...
UK Government Sets Out Plans to Reform the Gambling Act
United Kingdom (May 24, 2023) What’s the issue? The UK’s Gambling Act regulates real-world and online gambling but, dating back to 2005, it has long been felt to be out of date, particu...
PA Gaming Control Board Levies $100,350 in Fines
Board also places five adults on the exclusion list for gambling at casinos while leaving children unattended HARRISBURG, PA (May 24, 2023) – The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“Board...
Britain’s Entain Receives Green Light to Take Over TAB’s Betting Operations
NEW ZEALAND (May 23, 2023) — The TAB has got the green light from Minister for Racing Kieran McAnulty to outsource its operations to British gambling giant Entain, in spite of concerns voiced...
North Star Network to Provide in-Depth Coverage of Leading Brazilian Football Clubs with a String of Partnerships
São Paulo (May 24, 2023) – North Star Network, the sports and gaming media group, has added to its growing stable of brands by partnering with seven fan websites dedicated to the biggest foo...
Cryptoassets Should be Regulated as Gambling, Say MPs
(May 23, 2023) — Ether and other “unbacked” cryptoassets should be subject to gambling, not financial services, regulation, a prominent committee of UK MPs has said. In a new report on...
Unibet Operator Fined $60,000 for Illegal Advertising
SYDNEY, Australia (May 23, 2023) — Wagering company Betchoice, trading as Unibet, has been convicted and ordered to pay fines of $60,000 plus costs for offering illegal gambling inducements t...
DCMS Has Launched Its Long-Awaited White Paper on “Gambling Reform for the Digital Age”
United Kingdom (May 19, 2023) — The Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has launched its long-awaited White Paper on “Gambling Reform for the Digital Age”. Its premise is th...
Online Gambling Barometer: Legalisation of Online Gambling Works
The Hague, 22 May 2023 – Since its legalisation in 2021, the Dutch online gambling market has been showing more and more signs of maturity. This is according to the latest edition of the annu...
Gambling-Related Signage to Go in NSW by September
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (May 19, 2023) — The NSW Government is taking action to deliver on a key election commitment to reduce problem gambling, by moving to ban external signage (e.g. VIP Lou...
Betting Giant Tabcorp Emerges as Key Player in Melbourne Cup Broadcast Rights Negotiations
AUSTRALIA (May 19, 2023) — Tabcorp is vying to secure the broadcast rights to the renowned Melbourne Cup Carnival, in a deal that could be valued at around $100 million over a span of five ye...
Updating Gambling Regulation in Great Britain
United Kingdom (May 19, 2023) Introduction Following the manifesto pledges made by each of the mainstream political parties in the run-up to the 2019 general election, the Department of Digital, Cu...
ACMA Takes Action Against Illegal ‘Skins’ Gambling Site
AUSTRALIA (May 17, 2023) — Online gaming company Feral Holdings Limited has been given a formal warning and its CS:GO Roll website has been withdrawn from Australia after the company was fou...
Consumer Cryptocurrency Trading Should be Regulated as Gambling, Treasury Committee Says in New Report
LONDON, U.K. (May 17, 2023) — The Treasury Committee today calls for consumer trading in unbacked crypto to be regulated as gambling. In a new report, the cross-party Committee of MPs highlig...
