The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is calling for cooperation to effectively reduce the exposure of minors and individuals suffering from gambling harm to gambling marketing. This cooperation is sought from both social media companies and the government. In a letter addressed to the UK’s culture secretary, Lucy Frazer, BGC chief executive Michael Dugher has […]
A recent evaluation of the GB Gambling Commission‘s reforms to slot products in 2021 has determined that the implemented safeguards have successfully led to a “reduced play intensity” without any harmful unintended effects. The Gambling Commission implemented a set of slot reforms in October 2021 aimed at enhancing protections and controls for individuals who engage […]
Two operators have been penalized by the Dutch regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) for unlawfully enabling Dutch players to access their services. Following their operation without a Dutch license, both Winning Poker Network and Goldwin Ltd were cautioned by the KSA. While Goldwin Ltd ceased operations in response to the warning, Winning Poker Network did not […]
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) detectives discover an illicit casino and unveil the presence of seven additional gambling establishments in the Kyiv region. In a recent operation, the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) conducted raids on eight locations, leading to the discovery of an underground casino and seven other gambling establishments in […]
A petition urging President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reassess the decision to impose sanctions on Parimatch has garnered 25,000 signatures. According to Ukrainian law, once a petition accumulates 25,000 signatures, it is submitted to the president for review. President Zelenskyy now has a period of 10 days to provide a response to the petition. […]
Top Sport Receives Another Fine from Lithuanian Gambling Supervisory Authority for Mobile Betting Regulation Violation. The Authority discovered that bets were being automatically placed on Top Sport’s betting app, resulting in a fine of €15,000 (£12,913/$16,017) for the operator. According to the Authority, Top Sport’s betting app automatically repeated bets placed on a live roulette […]
Years of Legal Battles Finally Conclude with Court’s Recent Decision. Operating in various gambling markets necessitates obtaining licenses, particularly in regions like Europe. Norway, known for its stringent gambling laws, has a closely regulated market overseen by local authorities. In 2019, the Norwegian Lottery Authority, Lottstift, issued a request to Trannel International Limited, a company […]
Bingoal Argues that Sanction Violates Principle of Legal Certainty Due to Ambiguous Regulation Wording. Bingoal Receives €400,000 ($428,000) Fine from Dutch Gaming Regulator for Targeting Young Adults with Advertising Messages. Targeting the Young Adult Demographic In the latest enforcement action, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued a significant financial penalty to Bingoal. This marks the fifth […]
The insolvency proceedings at Tipster Ltd are advancing as lawyer Dr. Jörg Gollnick takes on the role of provisional insolvency administrator for the troubled operator. Dr. Jörg Gollnick, employed at Cologne-based law firm Heidland Werres Diederichs Rechtsanwälte, serves as the provisional insolvency administrator not only for Tipster Ltd but also for Tipster Service GmbH, a […]
The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the French gambling regulator, has recently released updated guidelines regarding gambling advertising. These new regulations introduce a ban on the involvement of active athletes and referees in gambling campaigns and partnerships with betting companies. The aim of these guidelines is to address concerns regarding the potential influence of sports […]