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...

Published December 18, 2023

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.

Published December 18, 2023

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...

Published December 18, 2023

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.

Published December 11, 2023

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...

Published December 11, 2023

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.

Published December 11, 2023

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...

Published December 11, 2023

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...

Published December 11, 2023

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...

Published December 11, 2023

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...

Published December 4, 2023

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.

Published December 4, 2023

New Rules Target Kazakhstan Gambling Industry

The country of Kazakhstan has voted to implement new measures that will try to regulate and monitor gambling.

Published December 4, 2023

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.

Published December 4, 2023

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....

Published December 4, 2023

Veikkaus Cuts Workforce as it Ends Finn Gaming Monopoly

The Finnish gaming monopoly Veikkaus has announced it will divide into three units and lay off 25 percent of its workforce. The moves are happening as Finland ends the...

Published November 20, 2023

Research: Gambling Regs Should Link Gambling, Public Health

A public health journal in the U.K. has published research concluding that regulatory bodies have failed to recognize problem gambling as a public health hazard, worthy of publicly funded...

Published November 20, 2023

Report: Millions of Germans Addicted to Gambling or at Risk

Over 4 million Germans either have a gambling disorder or are at risk of developing one, according to a new report presented by the country’s Federal Drugs Commissioner Burkhard...

Published November 20, 2023

Denmark Mulls Amending Gambling Act

Denmark’s Ministry of Taxation has proposed expanding the powers of Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA). It would enhance the agency’s ability to fight match-fixing and protect sports integrity.

Published November 13, 2023

Swedish Government Recommends Credit Card Ban for Gambling

Sweden’s gambling authority has called for a ban on gambling by credit card in a dissenting response to a government investigation on risky lending.

Published November 13, 2023

Spain Researches Ways to Reduce Gambling Harms

Almost half of Spain’s adult population participates in some form of gambling. A new government study, “Prevalence Study of Gambling on the General Public of Spain” aims to develop...

Published November 13, 2023