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 […]
Ukraine’s Gambling Sector Sees Surge in License Applications Amid Regulatory and Social Shifts In an eventful start to 2024, Ukraine’s gambling landscape witnessed significant regulatory activities and societal discussions. The Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL), the country’s gambling regulator, received a notable influx of 194 license applications in the first quarter […]
Cracking Down on Grey Market Gambling: KSA Targets Hosting Providers In a bold move to curtail grey market gambling activities, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has set its sights on hosting providers facilitating unlicensed operations. The recent cease and desist order against DigitalOcean, a major cloud service provider, marks a strategic pivot in the KSA’s […]
Navigating the Tightrope: Belgium’s Battle Between Regulation and Market Sustainability In the heart of Europe, Belgium’s gambling sector faces a pivotal challenge. Recent stringent regulations, including a nearly complete ban on gambling advertising introduced on 1 July 2023, have sparked a heated debate about the fine line between protecting consumers and stifling the legal gambling […]
The Dutch Digital Betting Boom: Milestone of Over 1 Million Accounts Reached In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries, the Dutch online gambling market has hit a remarkable milestone. October 2021 marked the advent of regulated online betting in the Netherlands. Now, the latest report from Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, reveals […]
The Brief Tenure of Cristian-Gabriel Pascu at Romania’s National Gambling Office: A Reflection on Regulatory Integrity A Stark Reminder of the Need for Expertise in Gambling Regulation In an unprecedented turn of events, Cristian-Gabriel Pascu’s brief tenure at Romania’s National Gambling Office (ONJN) serves as a stark reminder of the critical need for expertise and […]
Bulgaria’s Bold Strike Against Money Laundering: A New Dawn for the Gambling Industry In an unprecedented move, Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA), in collaboration with the State Agency for National Security, launches a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fortifying anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures within the gambling sector. Amid heightened scrutiny from the […]
The Controversial Appointment Shaking Up Romania’s Gambling Regulation: A Deep Dive In an industry where expertise and experience are paramount, the recent appointment of Cristi Pascu as vice president of the National Gambling Office (ONJN) has sent shockwaves through Romania’s gambling sector. With a background that is as unconventional as it is intriguing, Pascu’s entry […]
Revolutionizing Regulation: The UK’s Shift to Quarterly Gambling Returns In a groundbreaking move aimed at enhancing transparency and regulatory oversight, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a new mandate requiring all licensed gambling operators to submit regulatory returns quarterly. This shift from annual to quarterly reporting marks a significant step in the Commission’s ongoing […]
France’s ANJ Champions Fair Play: Cracking Down on Unjust Bet Limits by Operators In an unprecedented move, France’s Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has taken a firm stand against the restrictive practice of unjust betting limits by operators, heralding a new era of fairness and transparency in the gambling sector. Concluding its rigorous review on […]