Flutter to Incorporate FanDuel into UK Collaboration Hub
The U.S. brand FanDuel will now have a British identity as the Irish-based owner Flutter adds the brand to its Collaboration Hub, where FanDuel will partner with other Flutter...
EUROPEAN GAMING
3 U.K. Charities Call for Greyhound Racing ban
Three animal rights charities have called for the banning of greyhound raising in the U.K. within five years. The Greyhound Board of Great Britain called the charities’ about face...
Kindred to Stay in Norway, Appeal Fines
Malta-based operator Kindred refuses to leave the Norwegian market, despite fines levied by the regulator Lotteritilsynet. Kindred is appealing the fine, saying that EU law gives it the right...
Denmark Blocks 82 Unlicensed Sites
Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gaming regulator, has blocked 82 unlicensed gaming sites—a record. The courts have rejected any challenges to the actions, although the regulator had to appear in court...
Sweden to Take B2B License Applications in Advance of Legislation
Sweden’s gaming regulator Spelinspektionen says it will begin taking gaming software applications in March 2023. This is despite the fact that the Swedish Riksdag has not yet legalized licenses...
Gaming Industry Group Hails U.K. Growth Plan
A U.K. gaming industry group has endorsed plans of the new government of Prime Minister Liz Truss (l.) to encourage growth and improve the economy. The Betting and Gaming...
Norwegian Regulator Tells Kindred to Get Out, or Face Big Fines
Norway’s gaming regulator, Lotteritilsynet, has issued a final warning to Kindred Group and its Trannel affiliate, saying that it will levy daily fines against the company until it ceases...
Malta Regulators Publish 2021 Report, Search for New Processes
The Malta Gaming Authority canceled seven licenses and issued over €150,000 in fines last year, according to its 2021 annual report. CEO Carl Brincat (l.), also said the authority...
Sweden Elects New Government, Regulatory Changes Follow Soon After
A new four-party coalition has come to power in Sweden, led by Ulf Kristersson (l.). The new regime is now tasked with finishing the reform of the country’s iGaming...
GambleAware Completes Review of NGTS
GambleAware has updated its delivery model of actions intended to curb problem gambling after completing a review of its National Gambling Treatment Service.
EGBA Strengthens AML Guidelines
The European Gaming and Betting Association has incorporated stronger anti-money laundering disciplines into its just-released pan-European guidelines. It provides best practices specific to each sector and tailored to both...
Dutch Gaming Regulator Urges Spending Limits
The Dutch gaming regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is calling on the government of the Netherlands to crack down on online gaming by imposing a spending limit. The is necessary to...
Finland’s Veikkaus Mulls Change in Monopoly
Veikkus, Finland’s gambling monopoly, is trying to figure out what strategy to adopt to counteract online and retail revenue declines. Its CEO Olli Sarekoski (l.) notes that Veikkus saw...
Swedish Gaming Industry Hopes for Rules Changes from New Government
Sweden’s government is expected to change as a result of recent elections. The gaming industry hopes to see a government less hostile towards its interests. Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS)...
UK’s Biggest Betting Execs Raked in £100 Million in Seven Years
CEOs of the U.K.’s two largest casino companies earned £100 million between them over the last seven years. What is outraging critics of the companies is that they paid...
Ohio Raking in Fees in Advance of Sports Betting Launch
The taxation on sports betting is a windfall for the state of Ohio, but that won’t be realized until January 1. However, the state will get some $30 million...
Strong Retail Plus Online Fuel OPAP Rally
The Greek gaming company OPAP this year saw revenues make a strong recovery from the effects of the Covid closings. The rally was fueled by rising online and retail...
Belgium Further Restricts Gaming Ads
Belgium has notified the European Commission on plans to restrict gaming advertising. The Draft Royal Decree, championed by Minister Vincent Van Quickenborn (l.), aims to “limit the forms of...
Finns Limited in Time on Slot Machines
The Finnish state-owned betting monopoly Veikkaus has announced it is limiting when players may spend time on slot machines in shops. Beginning September 1, players can’t use the machines...
Portugal Accepting Bids for 2 Casino Licenses
Portugal has two licenses for land-based casinos that it is accepting bids for. The deadline is the middle of September. The existing concessions are for the casinos of Figueira...
