Daily News , EMEA , Regulation
December 11, 2023

Spelpaus Self-Exclusion Registrations Exceed 100,000 in Sweden Amid Regulatory Enhancements

The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has achieved a significant milestone with the national self-exclusion system, Spelpaus, surpassing 100,000 registered users. Since its launch in January 2019, alongside the advent of regulated online gambling in Sweden, Spelpaus has played a pivotal role in promoting responsible gambling practices. Remarkable progress in Sweden’s gambling sector! Over 100,000 individuals […]

Daily News , EMEA , Legislation , Regulation
December 11, 2023

UK Gambling Commission Emphasizes Enhanced Use of Operator Data for Effective Regulation

The British Gambling Commission is taking significant strides in harnessing operator data to bridge knowledge gaps about players and refine its regulatory approach. Ben Haden, the Commission’s Director of Research and Statistics, has emphasized the integral role of this data in enhancing the understanding of gambling behaviors and the impact of policy changes. In a […]

Daily News , EMEA , Regulation
December 11, 2023

GGL Stands by Data Collection Methods Amid Debate Over Germany’s Unlicensed Gambling Market Size

The Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), Germany’s newly established federal gambling regulator, has stepped forward to assert the validity of its data collection methods in estimating the size of the unlicensed gambling market. This response addresses recent concerns raised by trade bodies DSWV and DOCV, who suggested that a significant portion of gambling in Germany occurs within the […]

Latam & Carribean
December 7, 2023

Brazilian Senate Delays Sports Betting Vote Amidst Online Casino Debate

Brazil

In a significant development in Brazil’s gambling sector, the crucial Senate vote on the sports betting bill has faced another postponement, highlighting the complexities of integrating online casino gaming into the country’s legal framework. Initially scheduled for December 6, the vote on Bill 3,626/23 has been deferred due to the absence of key senators attending […]

Latam & Carribean
December 3, 2023

Brazilian Senate to Hold Extraordinary Session for Decisive Vote on Comprehensive Gambling Bill

A groundbreaking moment in Brazil’s legislative history is on the horizon as Senator Davi Alcolumbre, President of the Constitution, Justice, and Citizenship Commission (CCJ), announces an extraordinary Senate session to vote on a comprehensive gambling bill. This pivotal session will determine the fate of PL 2234/2022, a bill encompassing a broad spectrum of economic practices […]

Latam & Carribean
November 21, 2023

Mexico’s New Decree Bans Slot Machines, Tightening Gaming Law Regulations

Mexico Takes a Stand Against Gambling Addiction with Slot Machine Ban in New Gaming Law In a significant move to reform the gambling landscape, Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has signed a new decree amending the Federal Law of Gaming and Sweepstakes, effectively banning slot machines across the country. This crucial reform, set to […]

Legal
November 21, 2023

German Study Highlights High Usage of Unlicensed Gambling Sites Despite Regulation

German Online Gambling: Urgent Reforms Needed as Study Shows High Black Market Usage A recent study by the University of Leipzig has raised alarms about the state of online gambling in Germany, revealing that nearly half of all online gambling activity still occurs on unlicensed sites. Commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and […]

Business
November 21, 2023

Belgian Association of Gaming Operators Launches Duty of Care to Promote Responsible Gambling

Belgium’s BAGO Sets New Benchmark in Responsible Gaming with Pioneering Duty of Care Initiative The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) is taking a proactive stance in reshaping the gambling landscape with its newly introduced Duty of Care, a commitment to promote responsible gambling and mitigate problem gambling risks. Amidst criticism and demonization of the […]

Regulation
November 20, 2023

KSA Cracks Down on Illegal Bingo Operations in Dordrecht, Netherlands

Dutch Regulator KSA Takes Firm Action Against Illegal Bingo Events in Dordrecht The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has intensified its crackdown on illegal gambling activities by shutting down an unauthorized bingo operation in Dordrecht, Netherlands. The illegal bingo events, which attracted hundreds of customers including minors, were held by the Dordtse Queens bingo business. […]