Business , iGaming , Latam & Carribean , Legislation , Regulation
September 28, 2023

Curaçao Sets Its Sights High: Aiming for Global Acclaim with Revolutionary Gambling Legislation!

CURAÇAO – Making waves in the international gambling community, Finance Minister Javier Silvania proclaimed the monumental significance of Curaçao’s innovative gambling legislation. The ultimate goal? To shield the nation from the looming threat of FATF grey-listing. Speaking at the coveted SiGMA Curaçao event, Silvania passionately emphasized that this legislation wasn’t about disruption but rather paving […]

EMEA , Legislation , Regulation
September 8, 2023

Gambling Commission Clarifies Stance on Financial Risk Checks

The Gambling Commission has addressed concerns, stating that financial risk checks would only impact an estimated 3% of accounts. In an effort to dispel misconceptions, Andrew Rhodes, CEO of the British Gambling Commission, recently elucidated the commission’s stance on financial risk checks. Through a comprehensive Q&A segment on the Gambling Commission’s official website, Rhodes sought […]

Business , EMEA , Legislation , Regulation
September 2, 2023

UK Charity Leader Criticizes BGC for Comments Made to Select Committee

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Julie Bentley, the CEO of the British and Irish support organization Samaritans, has criticized Michael Dugher, the CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), for allegedly misconstruing the charity’s stance to downplay the association between gambling addiction and suicide. Dugher had referenced the Samaritans’ statement that “suicide is complex” during a testimony to the […]

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 […]

EMEA , Legislation , Regulation
September 2, 2023

Dutch Legal Experts Challenge Malta’s Gambling Bill

Malta has refuted allegations of its bill violating EU regulations. Legal professionals argue it challenges Dutch legal principles. Dutch lawyers have heightened the scrutiny over Malta’s debated Bill 55, which extends legal safeguards for gambling entities licensed in Malta. Priorly, Germany’s gambling authority, the GGL, expressed its reservations about the bill. Moreover, the European Commission […]

Daily News , EMEA , Legislation , News By Region , Regulation
August 27, 2023

Romania’s Stance on Gambling: Stringent Regulations in the Making

Romania’s government, led by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, has intensified its grip on the nation’s gambling sector with the introduction of an emergency ordinance. Industry specialists suggest this move might freeze the active gambling scene in Romania. Immediate repercussions of the ordinance indicate a potential shutdown of online gambling platforms. The brick-and-mortar retail establishments, on […]

Business , iGaming , Legislation , North America , Regulation
July 10, 2023

Kentucky Set to Evaluate Sports Betting Regulations on July 10

Kentucky Racing Commission (KHRC) Given Six Months from June 28 to Establish Regulations and Licensing Procedures Following the Implementation of State Sports Betting Law on July 1 Get ready, Kentucky sports fans, as the excitement builds! The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) has taken a momentous step towards establishing sports betting regulations and rules within […]

Business , EMEA , iGaming , Legislation , Regulation
July 10, 2023

Unleashing the Future of Gaming: British Gambling Commission’s Riveting Quartet of Consultations!

In a remarkable display of proactive leadership, the British Gambling Commission has embarked on a trailblazing journey to redefine the gaming experience. As a direct response to the UK government’s gambling reforms outlined in the influential white paper, the Commission is poised to launch four captivating consultations this month. Each consultation holds the potential to […]

Business , Finance , iGaming , Legislation , Regulation
July 4, 2023

Advertising blackout due to the latest gambling reform proposals in Australia

Australia’s House of Representatives has published a fresh report outlining numerous regulatory measures aimed at reducing gambling-related harm in the country. Titled “Online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm,” the report was released on June 28 by the Australian Government’s Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs. The report encompasses 31 […]