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

Dutch iGaming Operators Warned of Poor AML Compliance

Online operators in the Netherlands have been warned of insufficient compliance with Dutch anti-money-laundering laws. The Dutch regulator KSA issued the warnings after an investigation.

Published May 9, 2022

Northern Ireland Bookies Can Open on Sundays

In a surprising but welcome announcement, bookmakers in Northern Ireland may open for business on Sundays. Same with bingo halls in the country.

Published May 9, 2022

In U.K., 888 Shareholders to Vote on William Hill Acquisition

One of the smaller sportsbooks, 888, is planning to acquire the non-U.S. assets of William Hill. The cost of the purchase fell, but the deal is still on. 888...

Published May 9, 2022

Dutch Regulators Warn About Overuse of Autoplay

In an attempt to help deal with problem gamblers, the Dutch regulators will crackdown on use of autoplay on online casino play. The function is banned in the Netherlands.

Published April 25, 2022

Armenian Lawmakers Consider Ban on Cash, eWallets for Gambling

The Armenian legislature is working on laws that will ban the use of cash and eWallets for gambling. The campaign is designed to help stop problem gamblers.

Published April 25, 2022

U.K. Women Seeking Gambling Support Rose 6 Percent Last Year

GamCare support group saw an increase of 6 percent in the number of women seeking help. As many as a million women may be at risk for gambling-related harms...

Published April 25, 2022

U.K. Commission Establishes New Rules of Behavior

As part of its attack on possible player harm, the U.K. Gambling Commission has created a set of rules to intervene with at-risk players. Guidance on how to detect...

Published April 25, 2022

Netherlands Reduces Illegal Online Gaming

Enforcement by the Dutch regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has dramatically reduced the number of online gaming sites illegally targeting Dutch residents. Chairman René Jansen (l.) made the announcement.

Published April 18, 2022

U.K. Minister Concerned Over Affordability Checks in Racing

Of all the actions the U.K. Gambling Commission can take in its final review of the gambling industry, affordability checks may lead to blowback. This is especially true when...

Published April 4, 2022

Half of U.K. Gamblers Will Play Less Due to Inflation

The U.K. inflation rate has risen 6.2 percent, a 30-year high. A survey of 700 gamblers showed 18 percent will curtail any gambling, while 32 percent will cut back...

Published April 4, 2022

Gaming Industry’s Ukraine Appeal Extended to April

The European gaming industry’s fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees has been extended to April. A GoFundMe campaign, Gaming Industry for Ukraine, has already raised $330,000.

Published March 28, 2022

French Regulators Order Winamax to Remove Ads

French gambling regulators ordered Winamax to withdraw a marketing campaign, claiming it breached national laws by suggesting sports betting could improve personal success and increase social status.

Published March 28, 2022

With White Paper Drawing Closer, U.K. Trade Group Urges Caution

The U.K. Betting and Gaming Council has urged the government to keep the industry’s success in mind as it overhauls the Gambling Act of 2005. The trade group comments...

Published March 28, 2022

Dutch Minister Promises Stricter Ad Laws

Like officials in so many other countries, the Dutch hope to stem the proliferation of ads for gambling. Minister Franc Weerwind (l.) revealed plans for restrictions that will become...

Published March 28, 2022

Ireland Seeks Top Gambling Regulator On Civil Servant Pay

The search for an Irish gambling regulator has tripped up out of the gate. The position posted a mid-civil servant pay and no prior experience. The search has fallen...

Published March 28, 2022

Sweden Assesses Covid Limits

The Swedish Gambling Inspectorate put loss limits and other restrictions in place during the Covid-19 pandemic. An interim report assessed the success of the limits and ways to deal...

Published March 21, 2022

NHS Calls for Gaming ‘Addiction Levy’

The National Health Service has called for a levy on gaming revenue to fund prevention and treatment of gambling harm. Henrietta Bowden-Jones and Matt Gaskell say the levy is...

Published March 21, 2022