The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has taken the decision to cancel the licence of MKC Limited due to its significant breaches of various regulations. MKC, based in Malta, operated the Betworld247 sports betting and casino site under its B2C gaming service licence. However, as a result of this regulatory action, the company is no longer […]
Online gambling revenue in Portugal has experienced significant growth, reaching €196.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, according to the country’s gambling regulator, SRIJ. This marks a substantial increase of 24.8 percent compared to the same period last year, surpassing the record GGR achieved in Q4 2022. In the online sports betting sector, wagers […]
The third annual report on the activities of France’s gambling ombudsman, released by the French gambling regulator L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), discloses that ombudsman Denys Millet handled 1,373 mediation requests in 2022. This figure represents a decrease of 20.8 percent compared to the previous year, 2021. The report reveals that out of the total […]
The British Gambling Commission has released a report assessing the early effects of newly introduced regulations for online slots, implemented in November 2021. According to the regulator, there is “some evidence” indicating a reduction in play intensity as a result of these new protections, while also highlighting the absence of any unintended consequences. UK Gambling […]
As the Dutch ban on gambling advertising approaches, scheduled to be enforced in a matter of weeks, there is a growing interest within the industry to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the enforcement procedures. However, the country’s gambling regulatory authority has indicated that it can only offer limited guidance at this time. During the […]
Kristina Geiger has been named as the head of the newly established operational support department at Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator. This department has been introduced to enhance the regulatory functions of Spelinspektionen. Having served in various high-level management positions, Kristina Geiger has been appointed as the head of the newly established operational support department […]
Stricter Compliance Measures Demanded from Danish Operator The Danish gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has brought forward two charges against Danske Licens Spil, focusing on lapses in anti-money laundering (AML) practices. The first charge identifies a failure in conducting comprehensive checks on a high-volume player, as required under section 17, subsection 1 of the Danish Money Laundering […]
The collaboration between L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) and the Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) aims to effectively address and mitigate the issue of problem gambling. In an effort to enhance their regulatory activities and promote safer gambling, France and Belgium’s regulatory authorities have signed a new cooperation protocol. The agreement between l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux […]
The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) recently made an important announcement regarding its leadership structure. After serving as CEO for five years, Paul Foster has decided to step down from his position, paving the way for Nicholas Macias to assume the role of secretary general. Foster’s decision to resign was driven by his desire […]
According to a recent report evaluating the effects of the UK Gambling Commission’s regulations on online slots, it has been found that these policies have not caused any detrimental unintended consequences. On the contrary, they have contributed to a reduction in the intensity of gameplay. The UKGC has also provided evidence indicating that there has […]