Are Irish gambling reforms going too far? Lottoland, a prominent player in the industry, is raising concerns and urging the Irish government to reconsider its stance. A recent survey has revealed that a significant portion of the public supports the proposed Gambling Regulation Bill 2022, but there are worries that some of the proposed measures […]
Transatlantic Collaboration: GREF and NAGRA Join Forces for Enhanced Gambling Regulation In a significant move to bolster global gambling regulation, the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF) and the North America Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) have forged a groundbreaking partnership. This alliance symbolizes a unified effort to strengthen ties and exchange regulatory expertise between gambling authorities […]
CJEU Mandates Comprehensive Review of Dutch Lottery Licensing Following EGBA Appeal In a landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has directed a formal investigation into the Netherlands’ lottery licensing process, upholding an appeal by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). This decision signals a significant shift in the ongoing […]
Sweden’s Alarming Rise in Illegal Gambling: ATG’s Call for Decisive Measures Sweden’s Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG) is raising the alarm over an “alarming” spike in illegal gambling activities, with new data revealing a staggering ten-fold increase in traffic to unlicensed betting websites since 2019. This revelation underscores a significant challenge in Sweden’s battle against […]
KSA Vigilant Against Unlicensed Betting in Harness Racing: A Dutch Regulatory Focus In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of the Dutch gambling sector, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulator, has issued a stern warning against unlicensed betting activities, particularly in harness racing. This alert serves as a reminder to operators of the […]
Enhancing Responsible Gaming: Dutch Regulator Advocates for CRUKS Self-Exclusion Awareness The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit, is launching an innovative pilot campaign to raise public awareness about CRUKS, the Netherlands’ national self-exclusion register for gambling. This campaign, utilizing various social media platforms, aims to educate the public on how to use CRUKS effectively for self-exclusion from […]
Significant Reduction in Minors’ Exposure to Gambling Ads: Insights from UK Gambling Commission The British Gambling Commission has released new research findings, indicating a notable decrease in the exposure of young people to gambling advertisements in the UK. The annual ‘Young People and Gambling’ survey, which for the first time included 17-year-olds alongside the 11 […]
Sweden’s Gambling Landscape Set for Enhanced Player Safeguards with New Act Amendments The Swedish gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, is poised for a transformative shift in the national gambling scene with the introduction of significant amendments to Sweden’s Gambling Act. Camilla Rosenberg, the Director-General of Spelinspektionen, has expressed strong approval for the proposed changes, set to be […]
Divergent Paths: Decoding the Distinct iGaming Landscapes of Europe and Australia The iGaming industry in Europe and Australia presents a study in contrasts, despite apparent similarities in growth trajectories. The European iGaming market, with a projected value of over $70 billion by 2028 from $47 billion today, mirrors the Australian market’s growth rate, which is […]
Revamping Sweden’s Gambling Landscape: Spelinspektionen Advocates for Stronger Consumer Safeguards Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, is set to welcome significant amendments to the Swedish Gambling Act, heralding a new era in consumer protection and regulatory compliance. Camilla Rosenberg, the Director-General of Spelinspektionen, has expressed strong support for the proposed legislative changes. These amendments, scheduled to be […]