BOS Advocates for Private Land-Based Casinos in Sweden Amid Casino Cosmopol Closure In a significant development within Sweden’s gambling landscape, the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has voiced its stance on the government’s proposal to close Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm. This move comes as part of broader constitutional amendments aimed at reshaping the […]
Concerns Rise Over Unlicensed Gambling in Czech Republic Amid Discrepancies in Official Data In recent developments within the Czech Republic’s gambling industry, serious concerns have been raised regarding the true extent of unlicensed gambling. The Institute for the Regulation of Gambling (IPRH), a prominent trade group, has highlighted significant discrepancies in government-provided data, urging for […]
Finland’s Health and Welfare Institute Raises Alarms Over Proposed Online Gambling Market Reforms In a move that has sparked significant debate, Finland’s government is planning to open its online gambling market to competition by 2027, ending the longstanding monopoly held by Veikkaus. While this proposal is seen by some as a step towards modernizing the […]
Spelinspektionen Calls for More Resources Amid Potential Casino Cosmopol Closure In a significant development for Sweden’s gambling landscape, Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, has raised concerns about the potential closure of the country’s last land-based casino, Casino Cosmopol. As the government considers closing the flagship venue in Stockholm, Spelinspektionen has warned that such a move […]
Dutch Regulator Confirms Stringent New Technical Requirements for Gambling Operators In a move to enhance player protection and promote responsible gambling, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has officially confirmed the implementation of new technical requirements that will come into force on October 1. These stringent rules, part of the broader amendments to the Remote […]
Brazil Moves to Enforce Harsher Penalties for Match-Fixing Crimes Imagine a world where the integrity of sports is compromised by corruption, where the outcome of matches is determined not by skill, but by illicit deals. This is a reality Brazil is fighting against. The country’s Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) of the Chamber of Deputies […]
Missouri Residents to Vote on Sports Betting Legalization in November Attention, Missouri residents! This November, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of sports betting in your state. A landmark referendum will be on the ballot, asking voters to decide whether to legalize and regulate both retail and online sports betting. With widespread support […]
Dutch Gambling Regulator Cracks Down on Operators for Payout Rule Breaches In a decisive move to protect players and ensure the integrity of the Dutch gambling market, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has issued warnings to 13 online gambling operators for alleged breaches of the country’s stringent payout rules. The KSA’s investigation uncovered […]
APAJO Calls for Urgent Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling in Portugal In a bid to protect consumers and safeguard the integrity of the Portuguese gambling market, the Portuguese online gambling and betting trade association, APAJO, has issued a stark warning about the growing prevalence of unlicensed gambling platforms in the country. This alarming trend not only […]
Australians Demand Ban on Gambling Ads: A National Call to Action In a powerful call to action, a coalition of 60 prominent Australians, including former prime ministers, sports legends, and influential figures in academia and business, has united to demand a nationwide ban on gambling ads. Spearheaded by the Alliance for Gambling Reforms, this collective […]