German Lawmakers Reject Gambling Sponsorship Ban
A committee of the German Bundestag (parliament) has said no to a ban on sports sponsorships by gambling companies. The sports committee listened to experts who said sponsorships are...
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U.K. Allows Debit Cards in Slots
The U.K. Gambling Commission will reportedly allow slot machines to accept cashless payments. This is considered a necessity for land-based casinos to stay competitive in an increasingly cashless market.
Henry Birch in Running for Entain CEO
Henry Birch (l.), former chief executive officer of the Rank Group, is in the running to be CEO of Entain. The company’s former CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen resigned last year.
Bulgaria’s Gambling Ad Ban Becomes Law
Amendments to Bulgaria’s Gambling Law, voted without opposition, became law after President Rumen Radev declined to veto them. However, media outlets, gaming operators and sports clubs are calling foul.
Southampton Casino to Expand
The Genting Casino in the U.K. community of Southampton (l.) will expand from its one-floor operation in Terminus Terrace, a building that started as a train station. The second...
Rise in U.K. Gambling Lawsuits Sparks Calls for Ombudsman
Lawsuits against casinos are on the rise in the U.K. Many consumers feel they have no other recourse. This is adding fuel to calls for a gambling ombudsman to...
UKGC Investigates Sports Betting Market Complaints
Some consumers are complaining about alleged claims that wrong results are being recorded in soccer wagering markets. The U.K. Gambling Commission says it plans to meet with industry reps...
Isle of Man Casino Company’s License Suspended
The Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has followed the gambling license suspension of King Gaming by investigation. The investigation has resulted in seven arrests.
Ukraine Prosecutor Cracks Down on Illegal Gambling
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General has begun a crackdown on illegal websites. This is in conjunction with a sweep by the nation’s police aimed at 2,500 illegal gambling platforms.
Gambling Ads to be Removed from London Transport System
The online gambling company 888.com is removing ads for its products from Transport for London carriages and taxies. The ads became a political football in London’s impending mayoral election.
Ireland’s Gambling Bill is Mired in Parliament
Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill (GRB) has been mired in political infighting for more than a year. The delay in reforming the country’s nearly century-old law highlights tensions in the...
Tax Change for Cyprus Casinos in North
Northern Cyprus lawmakers have adopted changes to casino taxes that could cut tax revenue in half. This is a challenge for the Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s City of Dreams...
Bulgaria Moves to Ban Gaming Ads
Politicians in Bulgaria have unanimously voted for bans on almost all gaming ads. The bill amends the country’s Gambling Act to add a prohibition on online gaming ads, ads...
KSA Chairman Warns of Online Gaming Conflicts
René Jansen (l.), who will soon leave as chair of the Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warned industry members of upcoming changes to online gaming. Lawmakers want to reform...
Court Orders Operators to Refund Dutch Gambling Losses
A Dutch court has ordered two gaming companies hosting players from the Netherlands without a license to refund a total of €450,000. The losing players sued to get their...
Netherlands Bill Would Ban Online Gaming Ads
The House of Representatives of the Netherlands has voted for two gaming related bills. One would ban online gaming ads. The other would target “high-risk” online casino games.
Greece Approves Casino Resort in Athens
A suburb north of Athens, Greece, could become home to a luxury casino complex. North Star Entertainment has proposed the €250 million casino resort with 5-star hotel, convention facilities...
Gambling Ads Become Election Issue in Croatia
Gambling policy became an issue in the snap election in Croatia that was held April 17. One of the smaller parties, MOST, could become a coalition maker, and if...
German Court to Rule on Reimbursing Gaming Losses
A German federal court is poised to set gambling law precedent. It will begin hearing a case where a plaintiff sued for the reimbursement of gambling losses the player...
Court: Riga’s Gambling Ban Unconstitutional
Riga, the capital of Latvia, can’t adopt a blanket ban of gambling within city limits. That’s the ruling of the Constitutional Court, which says it must establish zoning standards...
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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.
