BetStop, Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register, is significantly impacting those vulnerable to online gambling harm. Since its inception in August 2023, approximately 10,000 Australians have registered, a majority of whom are below 40, with most opting for lifetime self-exclusion. This highlights the increasing concerns of younger Australians about online gambling’s impact on their lives. Over 1,200 […]
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has annulled Arabmillionaire’s B2C gaming licence following the online operator’s multiple regulation infractions. Last year, on 4th August, Arabmillionaire received a warning from the MGA regarding potential licence revocation if specific concerns weren’t addressed. These encompassed non-compliance with MGA directives, regulatory obligations, financial commitments, and lapses in anti-money laundering […]
Lord David Lipsey, serving as the Chair for Premier Greyhound Racing, recently voiced his concerns regarding the Gambling Commission’s latest affordability proposals and its consequences on greyhound racing. He shared, “Public debate has mainly spotlighted the implications of these proposals for horse racing, overlooking its impact on greyhound racing, Britain’s fifth largest spectator sport.” Elaborating […]
In a bold move to bolster its global outreach, ProgressPlay will be presenting its cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and custom software solutions at SiGMA Europe this November. Tapping into its robust internal expertise, the company has crafted these innovative solutions as part of its international marketing endeavors. Earlier in the year, ProgressPlay’s groundbreaking products captured […]
Aiming to curtail gambling-related harm, the English Gambling Education Hub (EGEH) makes its debut, bringing forward a robust repository of resources. This ambitious initiative is the brainchild of a collective effort involving seven prominent organizations. Spearheaded by GambleAware, the collaboration encompasses names like GamCare, Ygam, and extends to local affiliates such as Aquarius, ARA, Beacon […]
Seeking to fortify its stance against unlicensed gambling, Norway is pushing forward with a proposition to implement DNS (Domain Name System) blocking for such websites. The new legislation mandates internet service providers to initiate technical protocols, blocking access to specified websites, and rerouting users to a dedicated landing page explicating the cause of the blockade. […]
In a pivotal move, the Finnish government is steering towards the introduction of a comprehensive, regulated gambling environment by 2026, setting the stage to dissolve the prevailing monopoly framework. Presently, Veikkaus, a state-owned entity, stands as the solitary operator overseeing regulated gambling in the country. The upcoming transition, however, seeks to usher in a licensing […]
Two prominent MPs, Silvio Erkens of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy, alongside Chris Stoffer from the Reformed Political Party, have jointly presented an amendment targeting an uplift in the Netherlands’ gambling tax. Their recommendation would see a 1% surge, elevating the current rate of 29.5% to 30.5%. This initiative aims to compensate for […]
Germany, once lauded for its precise regulations, finds itself under an unprecedented threat from an expanding black market in the gambling sector. The recent Behörden Spiegel’s Bundeskonferenz zum Glücksspielwesen shed light on this alarming reality, causing a wave of concern throughout the nation. Wes Himes, representing the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), passionately argued that […]
In a groundbreaking revelation, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has unveiled alarming figures related to problem gambling in Ireland, suggesting a scenario far graver than previously assumed. The Irish gambling landscape is under the spotlight once more as a fresh report by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) indicates that problem gambling […]