As part of its 2023 Justice Plan, the Irish Department of Justice reaffirms its support for the advancement of the Gambling Regulation Bill, a new piece of legislation aimed at regulating the gambling industry. As part of its 2023 Justice Plan, the Irish Department of Justice has expressed its endorsement for the advancement of Ireland’s […]
The British regulator discovered that TGP Europe, the white-label operator, failed to perform satisfactory due diligence tests and violated the anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility requirements. TGP Europe Limited, an Isle of Man-based white-label network manager responsible for overseeing 19 sites, including sportsbooks for 12Bet, BK8, Fun88, and Kaiyun, has been issued a warning […]
The rebranded UK National Gambling Treatment Service, formerly known as GambleAware’s NGTS, will now be called the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), with GambleAware doubling its funding for the service. The National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS), which is funded by the gaming industry grant-making organization GambleAware, has undergone a rebranding and will now be known […]
Spillemyndigheden has taken charge of Anti-Doping Denmark’s platform and will cooperate with international organizations by sharing information. Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gambling regulatory body, has assumed control of the country’s anti-match-fixing platform. The StopMatchfixing platform of Anti-Doping Denmark, which enables individuals to anonymously report any suspicions of match-fixing, will now be overseen by Spillemyndigheden. Spillemyndigheden has […]
Under two crucial conditions, the UK lobby group is now open to the idea of a gambling levy and seeks to safeguard the interests of land-based gaming operators. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), an industry lobby group, is considering the possibility of a mandatory gambling levy to fund research, education, and treatment (RET) for […]
In 2021, Grupo Codere initiated a reorganization plan as the Spanish gambling group is confronting a potential insolvency scenario. To address the “probable insolvency situation,” Grupo Codere has secured further financial assistance by gaining investor approval for an updated reorganization and refinancing plan that involves raising an additional €100 million in capital. As a result, […]
The Economic and Monetary Affairs and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs committees of the European Parliament have given their approval to three draft legislations that aim to strengthen the EU’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) regulations. One of these draft legislations is the “single rulebook” regulation, which aims to standardize AML/CTF policies across […]
888 Holdings has announced the launch of its online gambling brand, Mr Green, on its own technology platform in Germany, following the acquisition of a license from Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the country’s new gambling regulator, earlier this year. Following the acquisition of William Hill’s European operations in 2021, 888 Holdings has launched its […]
Vice chair Aad Kobus will step up until a new chair is appointed. Meijdam replaces interim chair Aad Kobus at the Dutch gambling association. Following a general meeting of its members this week, Henry Meijdam has been appointed as the new chairman of the Dutch gambling association Van Kansspelen. He will officially assume the position […]
Spillemyndigheden blocked a record 82 sites last year. The annual report on efforts to prevent illegal gambling in Denmark has been released by Spillemyndigheden. Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gambling regulatory authority, has issued its annual report detailing its efforts to combat unlicensed gambling. The report reveals that a record 82 sites were blocked in the past […]