In a pioneering move to combat the effects of gambling-related harm, the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has introduced the Gambling Harms Action Lab. This innovative programme seeks to bridge the gap between individuals needing support and the resources currently available through financial institutions. With Nationwide as the first bank to join, the initiative […]
Australia is at a pivotal moment in its approach to gambling advertising, with the government actively considering a ban on in-stadium ads aimed at limiting youth exposure to betting influences. The proposed reforms are a direct response to growing calls from advocates who argue that the pervasiveness of gambling ads normalizes betting for young audiences. […]
Booming Games has officially received certification from Brazil’s Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy and Lottery (SECAP), enabling it to supply its renowned portfolio of casino games to licensed operators within the burgeoning Brazilian iGaming market. This development signifies a key regulatory milestone for Booming Games as it strategically expands its global footprint in regulated markets […]
The Norwegian Government has taken a decisive step towards enhancing player protection within the bingo industry. Norway new legislation focusing on loss limits and registration requirements for electronic bingo will be phased in over 2025, setting a regulated framework for both online bingo suppliers and land-based bingo halls across the country. Norway Moves to Introduce […]
A new record in campaign funding has been set in Arkansas, with over $30 million contributed to opposing campaigns regarding Issue 2, the ballot initiative that will decide the fate of the Pope County casino license. This unprecedented spending highlights the escalating stakes as stakeholders pour millions into their campaigns for and against the measure, […]
The Philippines has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, having addressed all 18 deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) controls. This achievement paves the way for the country to potentially leave the grey list in 2025, pending an on-site evaluation […]
Former Tasmanian finance minister Michael Ferguson has openly criticized the Tasmanian Hospitality Association’s (THA) lobbying efforts against the proposed mandatory pre-commitment card for gaming machines. Ferguson, who introduced the reform in 2022, argues that the THA’s campaign misrepresents the impact of this proposal on the hospitality industry, even as it pressures Tasmanian politicians to back […]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to three online gambling operators – SlotCatalog, Lucky Block, and Rooli – for violations of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (IGA). Each of these operators was found to have provided unlicensed gambling services with Australian customer links, breaching the regulations aimed at protecting Australian […]
Sweden is making strides to bolster its stance on sports integrity with a proposal to sign the Macolin Convention, an international treaty aimed at combatting match-fixing in sports. As Sweden’s government brings this proposal to the table, the country signals its commitment to align with other European nations fighting corruption in sports, ensuring fair play […]
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling is urging Westminster to introduce tougher gambling advertising restrictions, aiming to protect youth and vulnerable individuals from the risks of gambling exposure. Inspired by the recent Gambling Reform Act in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland’s APG seeks similar protections, highlighting Northern […]
