Irish Government Rethinking Proposed Gambling Ad Ban

Under pressure from Ireland’s racing industry, the Ministry in charge of gambling may be rethinking a proposal to ban gaming advertising. That is part of the Irish Gambling Regulation...

Published November 6, 2023

Dutch Government to Fight Digital Fraud

Online gaming fraud is raising concerns in the Dutch Ministry of Legal Protection. It has launched a national campaign aimed at young people to fight business fraud.

Published October 30, 2023

KSA Report Tracks Dutch Gaming Market

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has published its “2022 Market Scan.” The study follows the performance of the regulated market that went live October 1, 2021.

Published October 30, 2023

Norway to Double Down on Gaming Monopoly

When most other members of the EU are ending gambling monopolies, Norway is moving in the opposite direction. It is also proposing to require ISPs to block foreign gambling...

Published October 30, 2023

Italy: Black Market Betting Calls Dignity Decree Into Question

The European Gaming & Betting Association (EGBA) is voicing concerns over Italy’s online black-market gambling and is questioning the effectiveness of the Dignity Decree, which banned gambling advertising.

Published October 30, 2023

Dutch Authority Fines LCS Ltd. $2.17 Million

Dutch gaming regulator De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), recently fined LCS Ltd. €2.074 million for offering online gaming. A website outside of the country can’t legally offer the service.

Published October 23, 2023

UKGC CEO Attacks Critics of Affordability Checks

Andrew Rhodes (l.), U.K. Gambling Commission CEO, sharply criticized those spreading “misinformation” on affordability checks. It is the most controversial white paper proposal.

Published October 23, 2023

U.K. Levy Would Fund Research and Addiction Treatment

A levy of as much as 1 percent of gross gambling yield could be imposed on the U.K. gaming market. So said the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...

Published October 23, 2023

World’s Regulators Should Collaborate, Says U.K. Director

Tim Miller, executive director of the U.K. Gambling Commission, has called on international gaming regulators to unite to fight illegal gambling. His audience was the Global Gaming Expo.

Published October 23, 2023

Gambling Lobbyists Target Irish Lawmakers

The updating of Ireland’s gambling laws, some of which have been on the books for more than a century, is sparking interest by lobbyists. They are targeting the country’s...

Published October 16, 2023

Greek Gaming Company Challenges €24.5 Million Fine

OPAP, based in Athens, is fighting a €24.5 million fine imposed by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC). It is accused of violating Greek and EU competition terms.

Published October 9, 2023

Paddy Power Shutters 21 Irish Shops

Seventy-eight jobs at 21 Irish wagering shops are at risk as Paddy Power recently announced their closure. Flutter UK and Ireland, which owns them, says it’s an economic move.

Published October 9, 2023

Germany Looks Closer at Loot Boxes

German lawmakers are increasingly interested in regulating the loot boxes commonly found in video games. This was a hot topic at the Federal Congress on Gaming and Gambling.

Published October 9, 2023

Norway Increases Pressure on Illegal Online Casinos

Lotteritilsynet, Norway’s gambling regulator, is cracking down on illegal online gambling sites. It has targeted nine banks and forced them to not process payments from such sites.

Published October 9, 2023

High-End London Casino Could Close

Crockfords Casino, the oldest in London, could follow the Ritz Club and the Clermont and close due to a lack of high-end gamblers. Recently foreign high rollers have been...

Published October 2, 2023

Swedish Regulator Changes AML Penalties

Swedish gaming regulator Spelinspektionen is in accord with proposed changes to the country’s Money Laundering Act, as well as adjusted fees for violations.

Published October 2, 2023

U.K. Authority Investigates Gaming-Associated De-Bankings

U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating reports of banks de-banking accounts linked to gambling transactions. The Gamblers Consumer Forum raised the issue.

Published October 2, 2023

Sweden Considers Gaming Tax Hike

Sweden’s government is looking at a hike on the gambling tax rate from 18 to 22 percent. If adopted by the Regeringen this could raise an estimated $48.4 million.

Published October 2, 2023

Norway’s Banks to Restrict Payments to Illegal Operators

The Norwegian Lottery Authority is leaning on banks to enforce rules against processing transactions involving unlicensed casinos. It is enforcing the “payment intermediary ban.”

Published October 2, 2023

Denmark to Require ID to bet

Denmark has begun enforcing a law that requires retail bettors to have player ID cards. The goal is to prevent anonymous gambling and increase consumer protection.

Published October 2, 2023