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 […]
Svenska Spel Faces SEK100 Million Fine: A Wake-Up Call for Responsible Gambling In an unprecedented move, the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has imposed a hefty SEK100 million (€8.7 million) fine on the state-owned operator Svenska Spel, spotlighting significant failings in its responsible gambling practices. This decision follows an in-depth audit revealing that Svenska Spel fell […]
A Bold Move: Lithuania’s Crackdown on Gambling Sponsorships In a significant legislative shift, Lithuanian lawmakers are setting the stage for a comprehensive ban on gambling sponsorships across sports and other public events, poised to take effect in 2025. This initiative, primarily driven by members of the Homeland Union party, signifies a profound change in the […]
Enhancing Sports Betting Integrity: AFE Joins Spain’s SIGMA Platform In a significant development for Spain’s betting industry, the national gambling regulator, DGOJ, has welcomed the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) into its Global Betting Market Research Service (SIGMA). This strategic move empowers the AFE to monitor and report suspicious betting activities, reinforcing the integrity of […]
High-Stakes Debate: UK’s Affordability Checks in the Gambling Industry A Critical Discussion in UK Parliament In a pivotal move, the UK Parliament is slated to discuss the controversial affordability checks proposed for the gambling sector. This debate, set for late February, follows a successful petition spearheaded by Jockey Club chief executive Nevin Truesdale. Launched in […]
In a revealing report, British charity GambleAware has highlighted a significant issue in the gambling industry: online slots have emerged as the leading source of gambling-related harm in 2022-23. This troubling trend, part of GambleAware’s annual statistics, shows that over a third of all contacts to the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) were related to […]
Prepare for a critical battle in the world of British gambling as the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) sounds the alarm over a proposed gambling tax overhaul. This seismic shift, announced during the Autumn Statement by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, has ignited fierce opposition from the BGC, labeling it a ‘Trojan Horse’ concealing a potential tax […]
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. […]
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 […]
Sweden’s legislature has given its approval to the proposed new powers for the country’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen. The update to the Gambling Act will enhance the regulator’s capacity to effectively monitor and intervene in the operations of unlicensed online gambling operators. Starting from July 1, Spelinspektionen will implement a new measure allowing them to conduct […]