March 31, 2023

The rules for suspension of gambling licenses in Ukraine are set to undergo reform

As per the proposals put forward by the Ukrainian gambling regulator, the government has agreed to establish fresh certification and inspection protocols. As part of its 2023 action plan, the Ukrainian government has adopted the proposals made by the country’s gambling regulator, the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL). The planned reforms […]

March 31, 2023

The launch of SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator’s Tournament Tool has been a success

SOFTSWISS presented a new tournament tool for Game Aggregator clients. In addition to injecting excitement into traditional gameplay, customizable and engaging tournaments have been shown to increase retention rates for operators. The SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator’s Tournament Tool has experienced a successful launch with its first set of tournaments, delivering exceptional results in online casinos and […]

March 30, 2023

GambleAware awards grants to investigate gambling injury discrimination

The findings of the study will be reported next year. NatCen and the University of Wolverhampton will investigate how stigma impacts on people affected by gambling harm. The charity and grant-making body GambleAware has awarded £350,000 to the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and the University of Wolverhampton to conduct research into the impact […]

March 29, 2023

William Hill receives record fine from Gambling Commission

It should be noted that William Hill was under the ownership of Caesars Entertainment at the time of the regulatory breaches. The UK regulator has levied another multi-million-pound penalty on a gambling operator for breaching social responsibility regulations. The Gambling Commission has once again set a new record for penalties by imposing a colossal fine […]

March 27, 2023

Technical rules implemented by the hungarian gambling regulator for market opening

The measures form part of Hungary’s liberalisation of gambling. The Hungarian Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (SZTFH) has issued a decree to implement technical rules that will pave the way for the opening of the country’s online sports betting and casino markets. The rules include the technical requirements for online gambling systems and platforms, as […]

March 27, 2023

Marketing firm fined by KSA for illegal online gambling advertising

According to reports, the marketing company in question operated four websites promoting unlicensed gambling operators, which resulted in the Dutch gambling regulator KSA imposing a fine. Red Ridge Marketing has been fined €675,000 by the Dutch gambling regulator. Red Ridge Marketing has been fined €675,000 by the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), for advertising illegal […]

March 27, 2023

In Q4, online gambling revenue in Portugal achieved an all-time high

According to the SRIJ, the gambling regulator in Portugal, the revenue for the last quarter of 2022 reached €195.3 million. The SRIJ, Portugal’s gambling regulator, has announced that the online gambling revenue for Q4 2022 hit an unprecedented €195.3 million. This marks a year-on-year increase of 39.7%, and both online casino and sports betting segments […]

March 27, 2023

Customer fills a lawsuit against a bookmaker in London over losses

Star Sports, the London bookmaker, has denied having any prior knowledge about the customer mentioned in the lawsuit. According to the customer, Star Sports was aware of their gambling addiction. Scott O’Brien, a former customer, is taking independent bookmaker Star Sports to court, alleging that the company permitted him to bet hundreds of thousands of […]

March 27, 2023

Dutch gambling advertising ban enforced from July 1

The prohibition on untargeted gambling advertisements was originally scheduled to take effect at the beginning of this year. Dutch Minister for Legal Protection, Franc Weerwind, has committed to enforcing the ban on untargeted gambling advertisements by no later than July 1. The ban was initially intended to be implemented at the start of this year […]