Sweden Abandons Offshore Enforcement Plans

The Swedish government is giving up on plans to try to block unlicensed gaming platforms from allowing Swedish residents to play. It determined this would be too difficult to...

Published June 20, 2022

Concession Agreement Paves way for Greek IR

Greece’s Finance Minister Christos Staikouras (l.) has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Gek Terna and its consortium. This paves the way for the €1.1-billion Inspire Athens casino resort...

Published June 20, 2022

Slovakia to Revise Gaming Ad Standards

The Central European nation of Slovakia has begun revising gaming advertising standards. The Office of Gambling Regulation has announced it will publish a “Concept of Responsible Advertising” document. It...

Published June 13, 2022

Jdigital Appeals Spain’s ban on Gaming Ads

The organization that represents Spain’s gaming industry may get its day in court before the country’s Supreme Court. Jdigital and media counterpart AMI have appealed the government’s ban on...

Published June 13, 2022

UK’s Gaming Industry Could Create 15K Tech Jobs

A report issued by the Purpose Coalition for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) predicts that the British gaming sector will generate 15,000 new tech jobs over the next...

Published June 13, 2022

Gibraltar Plans to Update Gaming Legislation

The government of Gibraltar has issued a draft proposal with the intent to repeal and replace its Gambling Act of 2005. There will be a public consultation on the...

Published June 13, 2022

Cordish Back In The Game In Madrid

The Maryland-based property developer Cordish Companies is reportedly trying again to convince the government of Madrid, Spain to support a mega-casino project (l.). It failed in its first attempt...

Published June 13, 2022

Former Maltese Gaming Official Faces Corruption Charges

Jason Farrugia (l.), a former official of the Malta Gaming Authority, and his wife Christine Farrugia have been accused of various counts of money laundering, bribery fraud and selling...

Published June 6, 2022

Greece Raises €2 Online Bet Cap

Greece has raised the cap on bets made on slot machines and table games from a maximum of €2 to €20. The lifting of the cap came after the...

Published June 6, 2022

U.K.’s Boyle: Tougher Regulation Required

Marcus Boyle (l.), the new chairman of the U.K. Gambling Commission, wrote in an op-ed that Britain’s gaming industry requires tougher regulation than in the past.

Published May 30, 2022

Sherlock Calls for Complete Gaming Advertising Ban in Ireland

Senator Marie Sherlock (l.) of the Republic of Ireland is calling for a complete ban on gaming advertising in all media. The Labour Party member is criticizing the government...

Published June 6, 2022

U.K. Ministers Poised to Dilute Responsible Gaming Measures

Opposition from gaming operators in Great Britain is causing lawmakers to consider backing off from proposed measures designed to curb gambling addiction, enraging supporters of the changes.

Published June 6, 2022

Lithuanian Gaming Regulator Threatens Suspensions

Lithuania's gaming regulator has laid down the law to Unigames and Betsson after both companies were fined for overuse of promotions. It warned that a license suspension could be...

Published May 30, 2022

U.K. Gambling Reforms Will Include Sponsor Bans

One of the outcomes of the extensive review of gambling in the U.K. is to ban the use of sponsors on athletic jerseys. It might begin with the Premier...

Published May 30, 2022

U.K. Bookmaker License Suspended

The U.K. Gambling Commission has suspended the operating license of Goldchip Ltd. for violating the 2005 Gambling Act. The commission also levied penalties at two other companies.

Published May 23, 2022

888 Shareholders Approve Acquisition of William Hill Assets

The acquisition of William Hill’s non-U.S. assets by 888 moved closer to closing when shareholders approved the transaction. The purchase price is £1.95 billion.

Published May 23, 2022

Norway to Overhaul Gaming Laws

Norway has begun a consultation for a reform of fragmented laws that govern gaming in the country. Some of the laws are almost a century old. The goal is...

Published May 16, 2022

Belgium Mulls Ban on Gambling Ads

Belgium’s Federal Justice Ministry seeks to ban all ads for gaming except those for the National Lottery. The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators opposes the measure.

Published May 16, 2022

City of Dreams Mediterranean Hampered by Construction Delays

Melco Resorts and Entertainment’s City of Dreams Mediterranean integrated resort in Cyprus is experiencing setbacks due to construction difficulties. Melco is hopeful the property will open by year’s end....

Published May 16, 2022

Think Tank Urges Online-Only Swiss Licenses

A Swiss think tank that specializes in economics and social issues, is urging the country to make reforms to its gambling regulations. Avenir Suisse recommends allowing online-only licenses.

Published May 9, 2022