Spain Names Gaming Reform Czar
Andrés Barragán Urbiola is Spain’s new secretary general of consumption and gaming. In the new role, Urbiola will be tasked with strengthening the sector’s regulatory framework and boosting consumer...
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Group Warns Irish Bill Capping Winnings Could Aid Black Market
Irish gamblers could soon be limited in how much they can win to €3,000 with an upper cap on bets at €10. Industry experts warn that this could drive...
Lithuania Raises Gaming Tax to 22 Percent
Lithuanian lawmakers have voted to raise the gambling tax from 20 percent to 22 percent, starting in 2025. Finance Minister Gintarė Skaistė said “in principle,” the change won’t have...
French Snap Election Could Reshape its Gaming Sector
A snap election in France could catapult the right-wing party of Marine Le Pen into power for the first time. The gaming sector is contemplating what this might mean...
Aide to U.K.’s PM Investigated Over Election Date Bet
Craig Williams, parliamentary private secretary to U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (l.), is in hot water for placing a bet on when Sunak would call for the snap election....
Gambling Hotline Wants U.K. Banks to Block Gambling Transactions
GamCare, operator of the U.K. National Gambling Helpline, is urging banks to block transactions between business cards and gambling outlets. This comes amidst reports of financial losses after cards...
U.K. Labour Promises to Drive up Gaming Standards
Amidst the U.K. snap election, the Labour party, vying for power after 14 years, is pledging to continue to “strengthen protections” for responsible gambling. The election is scheduled for...
GambleAware: U.K. Bookie, Online Casino Ads Need Smoking-Style Warnings
The U.K. non profit GambleAware recommends that “smoking style warnings” be put on ads for bookmakers and online casinos. It calls the industry approved “Take Time To Think” slogan...
Palm Beach Exploitations Buys 40 Percent of Cannes Centre Croisette
Palm Beach Exploitations purchased a 40 percent interest in Cannes Centre Croisette from Groupe Partouche. The deal provides financing to finish extensive renovations to recreate Annemasse casino’s original 1995...
Ukraine Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling Sites
Ukraine, in an ongoing campaign to squash illegal and unregulated gambling, is targeting 433 illegal online operators. This is a team effort of the Ukrainian Gambling Commission and Security...
Kids Exposed to Fewer Gambling Ads in U.K.
The exposure of children 16 and under to gambling advertisements in the U.K. has declined precipitately in the years since 2010. That’s according to a study conducted by the...
U.K. General Election Leaves Gambling Ministry Vacant
Because of the impending snap election on July 4, the U.K. doesn’t currently have a gambling minister. Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew resigned in order to campaign for a parliamentary...
Swedish Court Reduces Kindred’s Bonus Rule Penalty
The Kindred Group will now pay less of a penalty for 2020 violations of Sweden’s gambling bonus rules. Sweden’s Administrative Court of Appeal has lowered its penalties to SEK...
Bulgaria Now Compliant with Europe’s AML Standards
Bulgaria has revised rules for anti-money laundering (AML) to meet international standards. The Council of Europe’s oversight body Moneyval found that Bulgaria complies with many recommendations.
U.K.’s BGC has Record Compliance Rates for Age Verification
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) of the U.K. has achieved record compliance for age verification checks. The auditor Serve Legal reported the council’s members achieved pass rates in...
Irish Pols Under Pressure to Dilute New Gaming Laws
Irish lawmakers are under increasing lobbying pressure by the gambling industry to pull back some of the more onerous proposals in its revision of gambling law. Among them is...
Switzerland’s Casinos to Get New 20-Year Licenses
Switzerland’s federal council has granted new 20-year licenses to the Confederation’s 21 land-based and 10 online casinos. The action is seen as a recognition of the industry’s safe and...
Entain may Sell ‘Non-core’ Crystalbet
International sports betting and gaming company Entain is considering selling its brand Crystalbet. The brand operates in the Caucasus nation of Georgia and is considered “non-core” to its group.
France’s Regulator Calls for More to Prevent Excessive Gambling
French gambling mediator (Médiateur des Jeux) Denys Millet is calling for casinos to do more to prevent gambling addiction. In his annual report he accused casinos of “almost systematically”...
BGC Endorses U.K. Plans for Casino Modernization
The U.K.’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) new framework is badly needed, says the Betting and Gaming Council. It is also overdue and needs to be implemented...
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
