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...

Published October 3, 2022

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...

Published October 3, 2022

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...

Published October 3, 2022

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...

Published October 3, 2022

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...

Published October 3, 2022

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...

Published September 26, 2022

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...

Published September 26, 2022

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...

Published September 26, 2022

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.

Published September 19, 2022

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...

Published September 19, 2022

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...

Published September 19, 2022

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...

Published September 19, 2022

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)...

Published September 19, 2022

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...

Published September 12, 2022

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...

Published September 5, 2022

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...

Published September 5, 2022

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...

Published September 5, 2022

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...

Published September 5, 2022

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...

Published September 5, 2022

Discovery Yields to Norwegian Gaming Ad Rules

Discovery Europe has bowed to Norway’s media authority Medietilsynet, which had demanded it stop broadcasting gaming ads to Norway’s population. Discovery Europe resisted at first but has agreed to...

Published August 29, 2022