EUROPEAN GAMING
René Jansen (l.), whose six-year term as chairman of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) ends next July, says the online gaming market has reached maturity. The market was launched in October 2021.
Entain Ponders Future Following CEO Exit
Entain has been in turmoil over a bribery scandal that led to a huge settlement with the U.K. government. Now, with a departing CEO and new board members, it...
U.K. MP Could Receive 35-Day Ban for Gambling-Related Issue
Scott Benton (l.), a member of the British Parliament, is facing a 35-day suspension after being implicated in a sting operation related to gambling industry lobbyists.
EGBA Stunned at Italy’s Proposed €7m iGaming License Fee
Italy’s €7 million online gambling license fee has shocked the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), which claims it will drive out operators and increase black market gambling.
UKGC Begins Second Round of White Paper Consultations
The U.K. Gambling Commission is soliciting feedback on proposed financial penalties and key event reporting in its second round of consultations on the white paper recommendations. The 13-week consultation...
Industry Warns Tax Hike will Drive Swedish Black Market
Sweden’s online gaming trade association BOS and gaming regulator Spelinspektionen fear that higher tax rates being proposed could drive many bettors underground. A hike of from 18 percent to...
Germany’s GGL Criticized for Claims on Black Market Gambling
The German gambling authority Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) is getting pushback on how big the country’s gambling black market is. Its claims are being challenged by trade organizations...
France Approves Casinos in Two Equestrian-Focused Towns
Two French towns have been identified as “horse towns” and will benefit from new legislation that will allow casinos to be built there.
Irish Parliamentarians Amend Gambling Legislation
Irish politicians are listening to the racing sector that claims it could be irreparably harmed by the Gambling Regulation Bill. They propose amendments to induce Racing TV and Sky...
Maltese Officials Concerned with New Irish Law
A new law proposed in Ireland to prevent certain online gambling games could lead to bettors looking at the black market, according to Maltese officials.
Study: Minorities With Problem Gambling Linked to Discrimination
A study paid for by GambleAware found a definite link between minorities addicted to gambling and those who have been discriminated against or experienced racism. It found that minorities...
Khan Facing Pressure to Ban Gambling Ads on Public Transport
Sadiq Khan, London’s mayor, made a campaign promise to ban gambling advertisements in public transportation sites and voters are pressuring him to keep his word.
France’s Black Market Gambling Estimated at €1.5 Billion
One in ten French gamblers are betting at unlicensed and illegal websites, often on websites based in Curaçao, a Caribbean country. France’s gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux...
Entain’s BetCity Slapped with €3 Million Fine by Netherlands
BetCity, which is owned by Entain, was ordered to pay a €3 million fine by the Dutch gambling regulator over violations of the country’s anti-money laundering and terrorist financing...
U.K.’s Land-Based Casino Sector Grows by More than 20 Percent
The land-based casino industry in the U.K. grew by more than 20 percent in 2023. The growth shows that the sector has finally reached and surpassed revenue achieved before...
Swedish Gaming Regulator to be Audited for Effectiveness
Spelinspektionen, the gambling regulator of Sweden is being audited by the National Audit Office. The purpose is to see how effective it has been since the new regulated market...
Netherlands to Get Six Gambling Addiction Prevention Projects
KSA, the Netherlands Gambling Authority, has approved six gambling addiction prevention projects that will help those suffering from gambling addiction.
New Rules Target Kazakhstan Gambling Industry
The country of Kazakhstan has voted to implement new measures that will try to regulate and monitor gambling.
Slovenian Tennis Umpire Receives 10-Year Ban in Betting Scandal
Marko Ducman, a Slovenian tennis umpire, admitted to involvement in a match-fixing and betting scandal and received a 10-year suspension.
U.K.’s Entain to Pay $739 Million in Fines After Turkish Bribery Probe
The British-based gaming group Entain has agreed to pay $739.2 million (£585 million) to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). This arose from investigations into Turkish bribery uncovered illegal practices....