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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Entain’s Ladbrokes brand has received a warning from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding a social media poll related to the popular social media personality Jake Paul. The bookmaker conducted the poll in anticipation of Paul’s second boxing match against Tommy Fury in February. The poll posed the question: “So, we’ve got to ask the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Law 31806, passed by the government of Peru, will legalize online gambling and sports betting nationwide. Great news from Peru! The government has taken a significant step towards regulating online gambling by promulgating a groundbreaking law, which has already been published in the national gazette. This new legislation aims to create a robust regulatory framework […]
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 […]