U.K. Gambling Commission Survey Measures Pandemic Impact

A survey ordered by the U.K. Gambling Commission had some unexpected results. Mobile phone bets equaled 2019 figures, and football remained the most popular mobile bet.

Published June 21, 2021

Northern Ireland to Revamp Gambling Laws

Northern Ireland plans to overhaul its gambling laws for the first time in 35 years. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey (l.) will lead the charge to strengthen protections for children...

Published June 7, 2021

Sweden Expands Investigation into Illegal Gambling

The Swedish government has extended and expanded its investigation into unlicensed gaming and match-fixing. The scope now includes money laundering as well. The investigation will take a look at...

Published June 7, 2021

Gambling Commission Released Industry Report

The British Gambling Commission has released industry statistics for the six months ending September 2020. As Covid-19 still held the industry in its grip, the figures showed a decline...

Published June 7, 2021

Survey: U.K. Gamblers Lean Toward Cryptocurrency

Some 17 percent of British adults who are regular gamblers say they anticipate using cryptocurrency compared to 11 percent in the general population.

Published May 31, 2021

Ukraine Gaming Tax Raises Concerns

Ukraine’s parliament (l.) is debating what form taxation on gaming revenue should take. Some in the Scientific and Expert Management Committee are for a 10 percent flat tax. Others...

Published May 31, 2021

U.K. Report Cites Impact on Various Gambling Reforms

The House of Lords released a report from Peers for Gambling Reform. The report spelled out the consequences of changes to gambling laws to ease problem gaming. The industry...

Published May 31, 2021

SD Commission OKs Deadwood Sports Wagering Rules

Casino in South Dakota’s Deadwood (l.) will be able to begin offering sports betting sometime after July 1, when the new law goes into effect. On May 18 the...

Published May 24, 2021

Ohio Senate Hears Sports Betting Testimony

The Ohio Senate is looking at a bill to legalize sports betting, with 20 Class A licenses for existing racetracks and casinos and 20 Class B licenses for brick-and-mortar...

Published May 24, 2021

Dutch, U.K. Gaming Authorities to Cooperate

Kansspelautoriteit, the Netherlands gaming regulator and the U.K. Gambling Commission have reached a memorandum of understanding. They will work to “better support their respective supervisory tasks.”

Published May 24, 2021

U.K. Politicians: Suspend Betting Ads During Tournament

U.K. lawmakers, problem gamblers and clinicians have appealed to broadcasters to suspend sports betting during the European Championship. They say the ads are too enticing for problem gamblers.

Published May 24, 2021

Athens Casino On Track to Open In 2025-26

The casino that Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is building near the former Athens, Greece international airport will take about 36 months to complete. MGE CEO Ray Pineault made the...

Published May 24, 2021

Codere Restructuring Deal Approved by Shareholders

Spanish-based Codere, a leader in the private gaming industry, will emerge from a restructuring deal with a holding company controlling 95 percent of its assets. This will allow the...

Published May 17, 2021

Uruguay Casino Developer Asks for More Time

The developer of the proposed Cipriani Ocean Resort, Club Residences & Casino (l.) in Punta del Este, Uruguay is asking for more time to start the project. He claims...

Published May 17, 2021

Italian Casino May Reopen in September

Casino di Campione (l.), one of the oldest casinos in Italy, hopes to reopen in September. The resumption of business at the bankrupt gaming hall hangs on payment of...

Published May 17, 2021

Melco Cyprus Casinos Reopen

Melco Cyprus has announced that its Cyprus casino properties will reopen at 30 percent capacity on May 17. On June 1, the four C2 satellite casinos can increase visitation...

Published May 17, 2021

Ukraine Denies Hotel Casino License

Ukraine’s Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries has denied a casino license to the Dnipro Hotel (l.) in Kyiv. According to news reports, the application was denied...

Published May 10, 2021

Scottish Bookies Reopen Shops After Four Months

Scotland sportsbooks reopened April 26 after four months of closure. Irish and Welsh bookies also reopened. The reopening come with restrictions on times and capacity as well as other...

Published May 3, 2021

Irish Lawmakers Seek Changes in Gambling Regulations

Members of the Irish Parliament, including Senator Mary Seery Kearney (l.), have called for a change in the way gambling is regulated. They seek ad restrictions, more emphasis...

Published May 3, 2021

U.K. Commission to Study Football Index Collapse

The Football Index, a unique form of gambling in which you purchase shares of football stars as a way to make money, collapsed. Shares plummeted. The U.K. Gambling Commission...

Published April 26, 2021