UK Black Market Gambling Surges to £4.3bn Annually, BGC Study Warns A staggering £4.3bn is wagered each year on the UK’s black market, according to a new Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) study. Conducted by Frontier Economics, this eye-opening report is the first in-depth investigation into illegal gambling in the UK since the government’s April […]
Austrian Gambling Trade Body Calls for Urgent Reform After Supreme Court Ruling Highlights Legal Gaps Austria’s gambling laws are under intense scrutiny following a landmark Supreme Court ruling, sparking urgent calls for reform from the Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG). With the court highlighting significant legal gaps, industry stakeholders are demanding immediate changes […]
Brazil Pushes for Senate Vote on Casino Bill as Gambling Industry Awaits Landmark Decision As Brazil gears up to revolutionize its gambling landscape, Senator Irajá Abreu is championing the push to legalize land-based casinos and other forms of gambling. With the country already processing applications for online gambling licenses, Abreu is urging the Senate to […]
Concerns Rise Over Unlicensed Gambling in Czech Republic Amid Discrepancies in Official Data In recent developments within the Czech Republic’s gambling industry, serious concerns have been raised regarding the true extent of unlicensed gambling. The Institute for the Regulation of Gambling (IPRH), a prominent trade group, has highlighted significant discrepancies in government-provided data, urging for […]
Australians Demand Ban on Gambling Ads: A National Call to Action In a powerful call to action, a coalition of 60 prominent Australians, including former prime ministers, sports legends, and influential figures in academia and business, has united to demand a nationwide ban on gambling ads. Spearheaded by the Alliance for Gambling Reforms, this collective […]
Imagine Alabama transforming into a vibrant hub for gamblers and tourists alike! Recently, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a game-changing proposal to introduce a state lottery and ten new casinos. This monumental shift promises to reshape Alabama’s economic landscape by boosting educational funding and revitalizing local communities. Keep reading to uncover the specifics of this proposal and […]
Crown Resorts Secures Its Future in Sydney with Licence Retention A Milestone Achievement for Regulatory Compliance and Ethical Operations – Crown Resorts marks a significant turnaround in Sydney by retaining its casino licence, heralding a new era of compliance and transparency in the gambling sector. This pivotal moment reflects Crown’s relentless efforts in reforming its […]
Reform and Resistance: The Stakes of Curaçao’s New Gambling Legislation Attention, Gambling Industry Stakeholders! – Amid sweeping regulatory changes worldwide, Curaçao’s ambitious overhaul of its offshore gambling laws has hit a procedural snag, drawing sharp criticism from the Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation, Alexandra van Huffelen. As the island aims to refine […]
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 […]
Australia’s Battle Against Curaçao-Licensed Online Casinos: A Regulatory Challenge A Confrontation with Offshore Gambling Operations Amidst the digital age’s promises, Australia faces a pressing challenge from offshore online gambling sites, particularly those licensed in Curaçao. These platforms have aggressively targeted Australian consumers, exploiting regulatory gaps with enticing offers. As the Australian Communications and Media Authority […]