EMEA , Legal
September 2, 2023

Danish Twitch Streamer Penalized for Promoting Unauthorized Gambling Services

Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden, the national gambling regulator, has penalized a Danish Twitch streamer DKK 10,000 (€1,340) for promoting unlicensed gambling services on the platform. This marks the first instance of such disciplinary action being undertaken. Following a detailed investigation earlier this year, Spillemyndigheden discovered the streamer’s involvement in showcasing an unauthorized gambling operator during live streams. […]

Latam & Carribean , Legal , Legislation , Regulation
September 2, 2023

Brazilian Lawmaker Suggests Stricter Regulations on Gambling Advertising

In anticipation of the forthcoming regulation of sports betting in Brazil, Deputy Ricardo Ayres from the state of Tocantins has introduced a new bill in the National Congress advocating for more rigorous controls on gambling advertising. Bill 3915/2023 aims to refine Provisional Measure No. 1182 by prohibiting promotional and advertising activities of casino betting brands […]

Business , Casino , EMEA , iGaming , Legal
July 10, 2023

KSA Investigates Surging Crypto Payments for illegal gambling

KSA

Dutch Gambling Regulator Reports on Enforcement Actions, Investigates Crypto Payments and Illegal Gambling on Social Media The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gambling regulator in the Netherlands, has released a report detailing its enforcement actions in the first half of the year. The KSA’s investigations focused on various areas, including crypto payments, illegal gambling promotions on social […]

Business , EMEA , Finance , Legal
July 10, 2023

Zimpler receives caution from Swedish gambling regulator regarding payments to unlicensed operators

Spelinspektionen has warned Zimpler that it could impose a fine of up to €2.2 million if it fails to comply with the order to cease processing payments for unlicensed online gambling operators. According to Spelinspektionen, Zimpler, authorized by the Swedish finance watchdog, Finansinspektionen, has been violating regulations by allowing transactions through the national banking electronic […]

Business , Casino , EMEA , Finance , iGaming , Legal , Legislation , Regulation
July 4, 2023

GGL has uncovered over 207 black market operators within Germany

In the year 2022, the GGL discovered a total of 207 illicit operators, categorized as 136 “generalists” for providing multiple forms of gambling and 72 “specialists” specializing in specific products. Out of these operators, 37 originated from an EU country, while 147 were from non-EU countries, with a significant majority of 132 originating from Curacao. […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legal
July 4, 2023

Belgian Advertising Ban Upheld as Gambling Operators Lose Appeal

A coalition comprising gambling operators and sports teams has faced defeat in its legal battle against Belgium’s ban on gambling advertisements, which took effect on July 1st. The group contested the royal decree, which enforces a phased ban, initially prohibiting TV, radio, and print gambling advertisements, followed by a ban on sports sponsorship within four […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legal
July 4, 2023

Swedish Court Overturns SEK6m Fine Against ATG for AML Deficiencies

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 […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legal , Regulation
June 27, 2023

German Court Affirms Authority of Gambling Regulator to Enforce Penalties for Gambling Advertisements

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 […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legal , Legislation , Regulation
June 27, 2023

Gibraltar’s Continuation on FATF Grey List: Minimal Effect on Gambling Industry

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 […]