The third annual report on the activities of France’s gambling ombudsman, released by the French gambling regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), discloses that ombudsman Denys Millet handled 1,373 mediation requests in 2022. This figure represents a decrease of 20.8 percent compared to the previous year, 2021. The report reveals that out of the total […]
The British Gambling Commission has released a report assessing the early effects of newly introduced regulations for online slots, implemented in November 2021. According to the regulator, there is “some evidence” indicating a reduction in play intensity as a result of these new protections, while also highlighting the absence of any unintended consequences. UK Gambling […]
As the Dutch ban on gambling advertising approaches, scheduled to be enforced in a matter of weeks, there is a growing interest within the industry to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the enforcement procedures. However, the country’s gambling regulatory authority has indicated that it can only offer limited guidance at this time. During the […]
Kristina Geiger has been named as the head of the newly established operational support department at Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator. This department has been introduced to enhance the regulatory functions of Spelinspektionen. Having served in various high-level management positions, Kristina Geiger has been appointed as the head of the newly established operational support department […]
Stricter Compliance Measures Demanded from Danish Operator The Danish gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has brought forward two charges against Danske Licens Spil, focusing on lapses in anti-money laundering (AML) practices. The first charge identifies a failure in conducting comprehensive checks on a high-volume player, as required under section 17, subsection 1 of the Danish Money Laundering […]
The collaboration between L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) and the Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) aims to effectively address and mitigate the issue of problem gambling. In an effort to enhance their regulatory activities and promote safer gambling, France and Belgium’s regulatory authorities have signed a new cooperation protocol. The agreement between l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux […]
According to a recent report evaluating the effects of the UK Gambling Commission’s regulations on online slots, it has been found that these policies have not caused any detrimental unintended consequences. On the contrary, they have contributed to a reduction in the intensity of gameplay. The UKGC has also provided evidence indicating that there has […]
Kambi has successfully obtained B2B gambling licenses in Sweden from the country’s gambling regulatory body, Spelinspektionen. Kambi has successfully obtained B2B gambling licenses from the Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, which will be valid from July 1, 2023, for a duration of five years. This development follows the recent acquisition of B2B licenses by other operators […]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK has unveiled stringent regulations regarding the marketing of crypto assets. Starting October 8, firms will be obligated to provide a mandatory 24-hour cooling-off period for first-time investors, allowing them to reconsider their investment decisions. In response to the significant increase in crypto ownership within the UK, the […]
Online gaming software provider, Soft2Bet, has entered into a partnership with CreedRoomz, an operator specializing in Live iGaming solutions. CreedRoomz is renowned for its live casino robot dealer named ‘Roba,’ which serves as an actual croupier in their offerings. Soft2Bet and CreedRoomz have reached an agreement for content distribution, wherein Soft2Bet will host CreedRoomz’s collection […]