The UK government’s gambling white paper has caused controversy not for its proposals, but for leaving much to be defined through further consultations, as criticized by members of the House of Lords. In an exchange with parliamentary under-secretary of state Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, several peers expressed support for the white paper’s provisions but […]
The UK government has released a gambling white paper outlining proposals for updating the 2005 Gambling Act, which includes a large number of proposed consultations to be carried out by the Gambling Commission. The Commission is already working on implementing these proposals, and some of the required consultations will be launched soon, according to Tim […]
Soft2Bet, a prominent iGaming provider, has been granted a B2B license by the Swedish Gambling Authority, allowing it to offer its top-quality online gaming software and services in the rapidly expanding Swedish market. The approval of the license is a significant milestone for the company, enabling it to strengthen its B2C operations by better serving […]
After a year of delays, the UK gambling white paper was published last week, presenting a cautious response to the government’s review of the 2005 Gambling Act. Rather than definitive decisions, many issues have been slated for further consultation, resulting in mixed reactions among stakeholders. While the largest gambling operators have largely welcomed the proposals, […]
Estonia’s new government is following through with its planned gaming reforms, including incremental tax increases for all forms of gambling. Despite currently having one of the lowest industry tax rates in Europe, the proposed update to the taxation policy aims to keep the sector attractive while complying with tightening regulations. Operators will continue to pay […]
The UK government has finally published its White Paper on gambling, which proposes significant reforms for the operation of the country’s gambling industry. Many executives and stakeholders in the industry, such as Entain, a group involved in sports betting and gaming, have applauded the review of the UK Gambling Act 2005. The White Paper puts […]
France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has reported that there has been “little significant progress” in the implementation of operator action plans to address problem gambling. As a result, ANJ has rejected six action plans presented by five casinos and one gaming club. ANJ reviewed the plans of 235 racetracks, 203 casinos, […]
Bet365’s operator Hillside has been ordered by Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen to pay SEK79.0m in fines for failing to comply with responsible gambling regulations. The penalty includes SEK65.0m for Hillside Sports and SEK14.0m for Hillside Gaming, with both operations also receiving a warning from the regulator. According to Spelinspektionen, Bet365 failed to take adequate measures to […]
MLAs have expressed their appreciation for the UK’s gambling white paper, but have emphasized that Northern Ireland is not covered by British gambling legislation, and have called for further measures to regulate gambling in the region. While British gambling legislation applies in England, Scotland, and Wales, the Gambling Commission does not have the authority to […]
The UK gambling white paper suggests multiple fresh discussions as the initial step towards implementing changes. The UK gambling sector has been on tenterhooks for two years, anticipating the government’s actions after its appraisal of the 2005 Gambling Act. The long-awaited gambling white paper, released yesterday, presents ideas to modernize the UK’s gambling regulations, incorporating […]