Chilean SCJ and SERNAC meet for sports betting

During the current week, progress was made on the bill aimed at regulating sports betting in Chile as it received approval from the Economy Commission in the Chamber of Deputies. In light of this development, government officials convened to deliberate on the initiative and the functioning of casinos nationwide. The Superintendent of Gaming Casinos, Vivien […]

June 3, 2023

Cambodian commercial gambling law boosts economy

At a seminar hosted by the Cambodia Gambling Management Commission (CGMC), Aun Pornmoniroth, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, emphasized the significance of Cambodia’s Law on Commercial Gambling. She highlighted that the successful implementation of this law would have a positive impact on the economy, leading to its growth and development. […]

June 2, 2023

The French Regulatory Authority Implements Ban on the Use of Athletes in Gambling Advertisements

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 […]

Proposed legislation in New Jersey aims to provide treatment rather than monetary fines for underage gambling offenders

Three state lawmakers in New Jersey are advocating for a reevaluation of how underage gamblers are penalized for violating the state law that restricts gambling to individuals aged 21 and older. Currently, offenders face fines ranging from $500 to $1,000. In 2022, New Jersey Senators James Beach (D-Camden), Shirley Turner (D-Mercer), and Patrick Diegnan Jr. […]

June 1, 2023

IGT has entered into an agreement with Western Canada to supply 720 lottery terminals

IGT‘s agreement with Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) for 720 lottery terminals marks the fourth such deal awarded to IGT in the span of seven years. IGT has introduced its CrystalDual® video lottery terminals (VLTs) in a new deal with Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). These advanced terminals boast two high-definition displays, an improved player […]

June 1, 2023

ULIS welcomes Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden as its newest member

The Spillemyndigheden, as an associate member of ULIS, will contribute to a collective endeavor in combating sports and betting fraud. The Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator, has recently joined the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS), a collaborative monitoring system aimed at safeguarding the integrity of sports betting. By becoming a member of ULIS, the […]

June 1, 2023

IGT and Svenska Spel prolong their partnership

The enduring collaboration between IGT and Svenska Spel extends until January 2027, reinforcing their longstanding relationship. IGT and Svenska Spel have recently agreed to a three-year contract extension, ensuring that IGT will continue delivering its lottery technology and services to Svenska Spel. This partnership will enable Svenska Spel to benefit from IGT’s expertise and solutions […]

June 1, 2023

Problem gambling lowered by half based on a Norway Harms survey

The latest survey on gambling harms reveals that the number of individuals in Norway affected by problem gambling has significantly decreased, more than halving since 2019. A recent study conducted by Spillforsk at the University of Bergen has revealed that approximately 23,000 individuals in Norway are currently dealing with problem gambling, while an additional 93,000 […]

June 1, 2023

The KSA has appointed new chairs to its advisory committee

De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has revealed the selection of two new independent chairpersons for its Objections Advisory Committee. Adriane Koppe and Monique van Oers have been appointed as the new chairpersons of the Objections Advisory Committee of the Dutch gambling regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). They will be taking over from JME Feije, […]