France’s ANJ Reports Advances in Combating Problem Gambling Amid Calls for Further Action France’s gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has recently highlighted the “significant progress” made in problem gambling prevention across the country. Following a mandate from a 2019 ordinance, all French operators are required to submit an annual action plan aimed at […]
Brazil’s Betting Regulation on the Horizon: A New Dawn for Fixed-Odds Betting The long-awaited regulation of fixed-odds betting in Brazil is finally set to materialize, with the Brazilian Ministry of Finance unveiling a strategic four-stage implementation plan. Scheduled for completion by July 2024, this initiative represents Brazil’s commitment to establishing a robust regulatory framework for […]
Spain’s Supreme Court Rolls Back Stringent Gambling Ad Restrictions In a landmark ruling, Spain’s Supreme Court has partially upheld an appeal by the Spanish Digital Gaming Association (Jdigital) against the stringent Royal Decree 958/2020, bringing significant changes to the country’s gambling advertising landscape. This decree, initially enacted in November 2020 to curb minors’ exposure to […]
Italy Revamps Online Gambling License Framework and Prepares for Lotto Euro Tender Italy’s government has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its online gambling license framework, signaling a significant shift in the regulatory landscape. Published in the parliamentary gazette, the new structure introduces nine-year online gambling concessions, set to be granted by year’s end, with license […]
SOFTSWISS Elevates Online Gaming with Launch of Live Game Tournaments SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, a leading figure in the online gaming industry, has unveiled a groundbreaking feature set to revolutionize player engagement: Live Game Tournaments. This innovative addition to its Tournament Tool aims to captivate audiences who cherish the thrill of direct dealer interaction and the […]
UK’s CMA Flags Concerns Over Spreadex-Sporting Index Merger In a significant development within the UK’s betting industry, the Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has sounded alarms over the proposed merger between Spreadex and Sporting Index, two of the nation’s leading betting firms. This move, which saw Spreadex poised to acquire the B2C arm of Sporting […]
Victoria Elevates Online Gambling Transparency with New Account Measures Victoria’s approach to online gambling is taking a significant leap forward with the introduction of new measures by the Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). Aimed at enhancing transparency and promoting responsible gambling, these changes, effective from 1 April, are set to redefine how players […]
NetBet Denmark Forges Ahead with Strategic Partnership with G Games, Expanding Danish iGaming Horizons In a strategic move aimed at broadening its gaming horizons, NetBet Denmark has announced a pivotal partnership with iGaming innovator G Games. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in NetBet’s ongoing expansion within the Danish market, introducing a dynamic array of […]
Germany’s BGH to Deliberate on Reimbursing Players for Unregulated Gambling Losses The Federal Court of Justice of Germany (BGH) is poised to conduct a pivotal hearing on 2 May, focusing on the controversial topic of reimbursing players for losses accrued through gambling with unlicensed operators. This legal deliberation could mark a watershed moment in Germany’s […]
Fastex and Yerevan State University Forge Path for Blockchain Excellence in Armenia In a groundbreaking move that promises to elevate Armenia’s burgeoning Web3 sector, Fastex has entered into a strategic collaboration with Yerevan State University. This partnership, cemented by a memorandum of cooperation, aims to intertwine the realms of education and blockchain technology, focusing on […]