Business , EMEA , Legal , Legislation , Regulation
May 12, 2023

The ruling by a Swedish court has the potential to trigger a review of penalty fees related to gambling

The recent decision by the Supreme Administrative Court has the potential to allow gaming operators to recover penalty fees paid to Sweden’s regulator. Although the court upheld Spelinspektionen’s penalization of an online casino operator, it ordered a recalculation of the penalties. Genesis Global was initially fined SEK 4m (€360,000) by Spelinspektionen for failing to integrate […]

Business , EMEA , Legislation , Regulation
May 12, 2023

The final quarterly participation report has been released by the Gambling Commission

The latest quarterly telephone surveys on participation and problem gambling have been published by the UK’s Gambling Commission. However, these statistical reports will be substituted by the new Gambling Survey for Great Britain starting from November. The latest report from the Gambling Commission shows minimal changes compared to the previous quarter and year, with all […]

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May 11, 2023

Donations to GambleAware have increased by 34% for the year 2022-23, according to reports

GambleAware, a charity dedicated to researching, preventing, and treating gambling harm, has released a report providing information on the donations it received for the 12-month period ending on March 31, 2023. The company’s recent figures indicate that it received £46.5 million ($58.2 million) in donations between 2022 and 2023. This represents a 34% increase compared […]

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May 11, 2023

Operators who violate affiliate rules may be penalized by GGL

According to the Higher Administrative Court of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL), as the German regulator, has the right to ban licensed gambling operators who advertise on affiliate marketing sites that promote illegal offerings with intention. The court upheld GGL’s by-law, which considers affiliates linking to illegal […]

Business , Casino , Finance , iGaming , Latam & Carribean , Legislation , Regulation
May 10, 2023

The ABAESP is urging for a public consultation regarding the regulation of sports betting in Brazil

An initiative was presented by the Brazilian Sports Betting Association wherein they express their apprehensions about the upcoming regulation and advocate for transparency. Anticipation for the regulation of sports betting in Brazil is growing rapidly. It was recently disclosed that President Lula may introduce the provisional measure upon his return from his European tour. Nonetheless, […]

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May 10, 2023

The National Lottery in Malta has entered into a 10-year agreement with IGT

On Wednesday, International Game Technology (IGT), a renowned gaming company, declared the signing of a significant contract for the Maltese lottery. IGT revealed specifics about the agreement, stating that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited, entered into a fresh 10-year contract with National Lottery plc, the operator of the National Lottery in Malta and a […]

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May 10, 2023

The Danish Gambling Committee will be spearheading research on problem gambling

The Danish Gambling Committee will prioritize research on responsible gambling and problem gambling thanks to a funding of $1.8 million. In Denmark, a fresh initiative is anticipated to spearhead research on gambling addiction and create a more secure market for customers. The newly formed Danish Gambling Committee will lead the research and collaborate with top-notch […]

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May 10, 2023

KRAIL won the case against the Ibox Bank gambling license

Ibox Bank has lost a legal case against the Ukrainian Gambling and Lottery Regulation Commission (KRAIL) regarding the cancellation of its gambling license. The bank had challenged KRAIL’s decision after a criminal conspiracy was uncovered by the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU). According to the financial watchdog, over 20 Ibox subsidiaries and multiple gambling […]