High-End London Casino Could Close
Crockfords Casino, the oldest in London, could follow the Ritz Club and the Clermont and close due to a lack of high-end gamblers. Recently foreign high rollers have been...
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Swedish Regulator Changes AML Penalties
Swedish gaming regulator Spelinspektionen is in accord with proposed changes to the country’s Money Laundering Act, as well as adjusted fees for violations.
U.K. Authority Investigates Gaming-Associated De-Bankings
U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating reports of banks de-banking accounts linked to gambling transactions. The Gamblers Consumer Forum raised the issue.
Sweden Considers Gaming Tax Hike
Sweden’s government is looking at a hike on the gambling tax rate from 18 to 22 percent. If adopted by the Regeringen this could raise an estimated $48.4 million.
Norway’s Banks to Restrict Payments to Illegal Operators
The Norwegian Lottery Authority is leaning on banks to enforce rules against processing transactions involving unlicensed casinos. It is enforcing the “payment intermediary ban.”
Denmark to Require ID to bet
Denmark has begun enforcing a law that requires retail bettors to have player ID cards. The goal is to prevent anonymous gambling and increase consumer protection.
U.K. to Begin Second Gambling Consultations Soon
The U.K. Gambling Commission is nearly done with the first round of consultations on the Gambling White Paper proposals. The next consultations should begin this winter.
Dutch Regulator Funds Problem Gaming Education Programs
KSA, the Netherlands gaming authority, has announced that it will fund three pilot programs that seek to raise awareness for problem gambling. The funds come from the Addiction Prevention...
Norway Urged to Abandon Online Gaming Monopoly
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is urging Norway to abandon its online gaming monopoly. It says Norway should join neighboring Scandinavian countries and embrace an open market.
Premier League Fans Frustrated by Gambling Ad Barrage
The Premier League is one of the world’s most popular soccer leagues but that has led to excessive gambling advertisements, such as opening weekend, which saw 11,000 messages.
UKGC Fires Back on Risk Checks, Establishes Member Forum
The U.K. Gambling Commission is complaining about the Racing Post’s coverage of proposed financial risk checks. It says the publication is blowing the effects on the average gambler out...
Spanish Police Raids Aim to Dismantle Match-Fixing Group
Spanish National Police and an Interpol and Europol task force have made 23 arrests in taking down a crime network. The group allegedly fixed sports matches and made bets...
Google Dodges Italian Fine
An Italian appeals court has struck down a fine that was imposed on Google by AGCOM, Italy’s Communications Authority. AGCOM had claimed Google violated its Dignity Decree—which bans all...
UKGC CEO puts out Fires on Financial Risk Checks Proposal
The U.K. Gambling Commission is trying to calm fears that its financial risk checks proposed by the gambling white paper will be inconvenient for individuals. Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes...
KSA to Tighten Responsible Gambling Rules
The Netherlands gambling authority KSA (de Kansspelautoriteit) has announced it will issue stricter controls for responsible gambling. It will also ask the parliament to enshrine its proposals into law.
Irish Report Cites Huge Increase in Underage Gambling
The Irish Institute of Public Health (IPH) and the Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland (TFRI) recently issued a report citing a growing trend of underage gambling.
Denmark Fines Streamer for Illegal Gambling ads
Denmark’s gambling regulator has fined a Twitch streamer for advertising gambling services when it operates out of Malta without a Danish license. Spillemyndigheden recommended a fine of DKK10,000 (£1,153/$1,466/€1,341).
RMG: Proposed Irish Ad ban Could Hurt Horse Racing
The horse racing industry in Ireland faces an existential threat from a proposed ban on betting ads. So says the Racecourse Media Group (RMG), which holds media rights to...
Finland Gaming Monopoly may lay off 240
Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling monopoly will soon end that status and operate in a new regulated market. To do that, it plans to restructure, shedding 240 of its 815...
U.K. Criticized for Backing Away from Gambling Ad Ban
The U.K. ministry in charge of gambling is being criticized for backtracking from previous proposals to ban gaming ads. Minister Stuart Andrew is being mocked for saying there is...
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November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
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