June 1, 2023

ULIS welcomes Denmark’s Spillemyndigheden as its newest member

The Spillemyndigheden, as an associate member of ULIS, will contribute to a collective endeavor in combating sports and betting fraud. The Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator, has recently joined the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS), a collaborative monitoring system aimed at safeguarding the integrity of sports betting. By becoming a member of ULIS, the […]

June 1, 2023

IGT and Svenska Spel prolong their partnership

The enduring collaboration between IGT and Svenska Spel extends until January 2027, reinforcing their longstanding relationship. IGT and Svenska Spel have recently agreed to a three-year contract extension, ensuring that IGT will continue delivering its lottery technology and services to Svenska Spel. This partnership will enable Svenska Spel to benefit from IGT’s expertise and solutions […]

June 1, 2023

Problem gambling lowered by half based on a Norway Harms survey

The latest survey on gambling harms reveals that the number of individuals in Norway affected by problem gambling has significantly decreased, more than halving since 2019. A recent study conducted by Spillforsk at the University of Bergen has revealed that approximately 23,000 individuals in Norway are currently dealing with problem gambling, while an additional 93,000 […]

June 1, 2023

The KSA has appointed new chairs to its advisory committee

De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has revealed the selection of two new independent chairpersons for its Objections Advisory Committee. Adriane Koppe and Monique van Oers have been appointed as the new chairpersons of the Objections Advisory Committee of the Dutch gambling regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). They will be taking over from JME Feije, […]

June 1, 2023

Entain is making preparations to face a substantial fine following allegations of bribery in Turkey

Entain, the gambling company listed on the FTSE, has issued a warning that it anticipates a significant financial penalty following an investigation into potential tax and bribery violations involving a former Turkish subsidiary. The investigation was initiated by UK tax authorities in 2019. Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, has informed its shareholders that […]

The prospect of legalizing sports betting in North Carolina is drawing nearer

North Carolina has taken a significant step towards the legalization of sports betting, as its state Senate has successfully voted in favor of a bill that would facilitate this process. On March 13, House Bill 347 was introduced in North Carolina. After successfully passing the state’s House of Representatives on March 30, it advanced to […]

June 1, 2023

In Q1 Austria levied fines totaling nearly €0.5 million due to illegal gambling activities.

During the Q1, Austrian police conducted raids on illicit gambling establishments, while Austria’s financial police provided updates on their enforcement measures against illegal gambling. Austria’s financial police force, known as the Bundesministerium Finanzen, revealed that it issued fines amounting to €492,000 for illegal gambling during the initial quarter of this year. The authority conducted inspections […]

May 30, 2023

Teenagers and pre-teens enabled by Google and Apple to access gambling platforms and dating applications

In an effort to mitigate children’s exposure to certain content, the UK government is actively examining an “Online Safety Bill.” Recent findings have revealed instances of pre-teens accessing “hook-up” and gambling websites, which is likely to prompt significant reforms from platforms such as Google, Apple, and others. Social media platforms and service providers are facing […]

May 30, 2023

The Netherlands KSA imposes a €1 million penalty on lottery groups for violating licensing regulations

Two lottery operators in the Netherlands have been cautioned by the country’s gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), regarding potential fines of up to €1 million if they persist in providing games that fall outside the scope of their licenses. Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij, two lottery operators in the Netherlands, have received an order from the KSA, […]

Peru plans to triple the cost of online gambling licenses

New regulations have been approved in Peru, leading to a threefold increase in the cost of acquiring gaming licenses. The price for new licenses will now amount to Sol2.97m ($808,000/ £652,000/ €753,000). On the evening of May 25th, the Commission of Economy, Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, Financial Intelligence Unit, and the Congress of Peru […]