The Administrative Court in Linköping has ruled in favor of AB Travoch Galopp (ATG), overturning a SEK6 million (€500,000) fine imposed by the Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen. The fine was originally issued due to anti-money laundering (AML) deficiencies discovered between 2019 and 2021. While the court acknowledged ATG’s shortcomings in AML actions, it deemed the […]
Law 31806, passed by the government of Peru, will legalize online gambling and sports betting nationwide. Great news from Peru! The government has taken a significant step towards regulating online gambling by promulgating a groundbreaking law, which has already been published in the national gazette. This new legislation aims to create a robust regulatory framework […]
German Court Upholds GGL’s Authority to Enforce Advertising Law Compliance. The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt has issued a ruling confirming that Germany’s recently established gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), possesses the necessary powers to enforce regulations and impose penalties in response to violations of advertising laws. This decision comes following complaints from […]
KSA Issued 24th Online Gambling Licence, Granting License to Malta-Based Operator for Dutch Online Gaming. SCGO Limited, a prominent online gambling operator, has recently announced the acquisition of an online gambling license in the Netherlands from the national regulatory authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). Although the specific brand under which it will launch has not been disclosed […]
New Sales Team Members Join Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to Drive Growth in Meeting, Convention, and Tradeshow Sales. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Strengthens Sales Team with Four Key Appointments The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has reinforced its sales division by welcoming four experienced leaders to promote and sell […]
Soft2Bet Broadens Content Selection with Exclusive Partners and Signs New Agreement to Enhance Platform Offering. Soft2Bet recently announced a significant partnership agreement with SlotMatrix, a move aimed at expanding the range of games in its portfolio. This collaboration will introduce captivating content from Armadillo Studios, a division of the renowned EveryMatrix Group, as well as […]
The French government has put forth a set of new requirements concerning the inclusion of responsible gambling messages in online gambling advertisements. As per a draft decree, a mandatory warning message regarding excessive or pathological gambling is proposed for introduction. The French government has presented a series of proposed requirements for the inclusion of responsible […]
The government is facing increasing criticism due to Gibraltar’s continued placement on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Gambling Commissioner Andrew Lyman emphasized that there is only one remaining significant action point, unrelated to the local gaming sector. Despite acknowledging progress, the FATF announced that the deadline for implementing the necessary […]
Kindred’s Ongoing Battle Against Norway’s Monopoly Gambling System Ends in Legal Victory for Lottstift. Norway’s gambling regulator, Lottstift, has reiterated its call for Kindred to cease its operations in the Norwegian market indefinitely. This comes after Lottstift secured a significant legal victory in its dispute against Trannel International, a subsidiary of the Swedish gambling operator. […]
Preparations are underway for the establishment of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) as autumn approaches. In light of this development, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has emphasized the critical importance of prioritizing the issue of problem gambling for the new Irish gambling regulator. With the GRAI set to become operational, the […]