Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) faces a €150,000 fine, as imposed by the Regulator of the National Lottery in Ireland. The substantial penalty results from violations related to self-exclusion measures. Upon investigation, the regulator found that PLI contradicted its licence terms. Specifically, they allowed players who had self-excluded to set up new accounts and purchase tickets. […]
The GGL, Germany’s premier federal gambling regulator, has addressed media concerns regarding the awarding of its player protection evaluation study contract to a single bidder. Following the recent appointment of Dr. Tobias Hayer from the University of Bremen to spearhead the evaluation, several media outlets raised questions about the tender process’s transparency. In its statement, […]
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has taken decisive action against Tipster Limited, revoking its licence. This decision comes on the heels of the MGA’s suspension of Tipster’s licences in July, primarily due to the company’s ongoing liquidation proceedings. Following the cancellation, Tipster is mandated to inform its players about the termination of its licence and […]
Julie Bentley, the CEO of the British and Irish support organization Samaritans, has criticized Michael Dugher, the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), for allegedly misconstruing the charity’s stance to downplay the association between gambling addiction and suicide. Dugher had referenced the Samaritans’ statement that “suicide is complex” during a testimony to the […]
Ukraine is taking robust action against unauthorized gambling, recently arresting five individuals suspected of running an unlicensed chain of gambling venues in Odesa. The Bureau of Economic Security (ESBU) revealed that during the operation, assets amounting to 2.4m hryvnias ($65,000) were seized. These unauthorized establishments, situated on the ground floors of residential structures, were revealed […]
Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden, the national gambling regulator, has penalized a Danish Twitch streamer DKK 10,000 (€1,340) for promoting unlicensed gambling services on the platform. This marks the first instance of such disciplinary action being undertaken. Following a detailed investigation earlier this year, Spillemyndigheden discovered the streamer’s involvement in showcasing an unauthorized gambling operator during live streams. […]
Malta has refuted allegations of its bill violating EU regulations. Legal professionals argue it challenges Dutch legal principles. Dutch lawyers have heightened the scrutiny over Malta’s debated Bill 55, which extends legal safeguards for gambling entities licensed in Malta. Priorly, Germany’s gambling authority, the GGL, expressed its reservations about the bill. Moreover, the European Commission […]
Romania’s government, led by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, has intensified its grip on the nation’s gambling sector with the introduction of an emergency ordinance. Industry specialists suggest this move might freeze the active gambling scene in Romania. Immediate repercussions of the ordinance indicate a potential shutdown of online gambling platforms. The brick-and-mortar retail establishments, on […]
Entain’s Ladbrokes brand has received a warning from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding a social media poll related to the popular social media personality Jake Paul. The bookmaker conducted the poll in anticipation of Paul’s second boxing match against Tommy Fury in February. The poll posed the question: “So, we’ve got to ask the […]
Dutch Gambling Regulator Reports on Enforcement Actions, Investigates Crypto Payments and Illegal Gambling on Social Media The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator in the Netherlands, has released a report detailing its enforcement actions in the first half of the year. The KSA’s investigations focused on various areas, including crypto payments, illegal gambling promotions on social […]