The Dutch gambling regulatory body, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has unveiled an upgraded version of Cruks, the national self-exclusion program in the country. The revamped self-exclusion platform aims to simplify the process for consumers to temporarily exclude themselves from gambling activities, while still maintaining a minimum exclusion period of six months for players. The updated version of […]
According to the Ukrainian Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL), the number of individuals who have chosen to self-exclude from gambling in Ukraine has experienced a significant increase during the first four months of 2023. Since the introduction of the new responsible gambling regulations in Ukraine in 2021, the establishment and maintenance […]
The newly-formed Online Gaming Authority in Tamil Nadu will consist of a five-member team, in response to the state’s recent ban on online gaming activities, including online rummy and poker. After receiving the assent of Governor TN Ravi, the government of Tamil Nadu has implemented a new law prohibiting online rummy and poker. As part […]
Levo Chan, the ex-CEO of the junket operator Tak Chun Group, has been handed a 14-year prison sentence and has been directed to provide compensation as part of his sentence for fraud. Levo Chan Weng Lin, the former head of Macau casino junket Tak Chun Group, has been ordered to compensate the government and five […]
The Interior Ministry of Finland has commissioned a report that delves into the future of online gambling, and the findings highlight the need for regulatory changes to optimize the current state monopoly system. The report puts forth the recommendation of transitioning to a licensing system to address the existing challenges. According to the report, the […]
The STFHZ cautioned operators that there are no legal loopholes, and has levied a fine against the organizer of a property lottery. The Supervisory Authority for Regulated Affairs (SZTFH) has imposed a fine of HUF 30 million (approximately €79,000) on the organizer of a lottery that offered property as prizes. The regulator has deemed such […]
The Gambling Commission provided funding for the research, which was conducted by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research. The report indicates that the prevalence of problem gambling may be higher than the estimates previously projected by the Gambling Commission. The latest research, funded by the Gambling Commission and conducted by the National Institute […]
The passage of Bill C-218, also known as the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, and the subsequent amendments to the Criminal Code have paved the way for provinces and territories in Canada to offer single-event sports betting within their jurisdictions. Provinces such as Ontario have wasted no time in seizing this opportunity, not only […]
The penalty is imposed at a time when lotteries involving valuable items like cars or real estate are gaining popularity. The Hungarian Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH), responsible for overseeing gambling operations, has announced the imposition of a substantial fine against an undisclosed individual for organizing an illegal real estate lottery. The individual, whose […]
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has voiced her endorsement for the possibility of bringing the state lottery online, aligning with the efforts made by the House to explore this option. With the aim of increasing lottery sales and generating additional revenue for the state, the governor is resolute in exploring the introduction of online lottery products […]