The UK government’s gambling white paper has caused controversy not for its proposals, but for leaving much to be defined through further consultations, as criticized by members of the House of Lords. In an exchange with parliamentary under-secretary of state Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, several peers expressed support for the white paper’s provisions but […]
Regulators overseeing gaming in seven US states have jointly appealed to Attorney General Merrick Garland to prioritize the crackdown on illegal offshore sportsbooks and online casinos. In a letter co-signed by officials from Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Nevada, they emphasized the need for collaboration with the Department of Justice, citing their […]
The UK government has released a gambling white paper outlining proposals for updating the 2005 Gambling Act, which includes a large number of proposed consultations to be carried out by the Gambling Commission. The Commission is already working on implementing these proposals, and some of the required consultations will be launched soon, according to Tim […]
After evaluating daily fantasy sports (DFS) offerings in accordance with Germany’s Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling, the Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the country’s federal gambling regulator, has determined that some DFS products constitute unlawful gambling. During a hearing, the regulator identified that a popular provider had exited the market as a consequence of its […]
KRAIL, the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, has reported a decrease in the number of illegal gambling sites targeting Ukraine. Out of the 1,895 sites identified, only 727 are currently offering unlicensed gambling in the country. The regulator attributed the decline in unlicensed sites to its collaboration with law enforcement agencies to […]
A draft law proposing the dissolution of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) in Ukraine and the establishment of a new executive body has been presented to the Verkhovna Rada by the Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Mykhailo Fedorov, who serves as both Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for […]
France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has reported that there has been “little significant progress” in the implementation of operator action plans to address problem gambling. As a result, ANJ has rejected six action plans presented by five casinos and one gaming club. ANJ reviewed the plans of 235 racetracks, 203 casinos, […]
Bet365’s operator Hillside has been ordered by Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen to pay SEK79.0m in fines for failing to comply with responsible gambling regulations. The penalty includes SEK65.0m for Hillside Sports and SEK14.0m for Hillside Gaming, with both operations also receiving a warning from the regulator. According to Spelinspektionen, Bet365 failed to take adequate measures to […]
The Australian government is planning to implement a comprehensive prohibition on the use of credit cards for gambling. The details regarding how and when the ban will be implemented are not clear at this time. The Australian government has announced its intention to introduce the ban, but the specific details of its implementation, such as […]
Entain has been directed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to pay a penalty of AU$13,320 (£7,060/€8,000/US$8,808) for violating national regulations related to online in-play betting. The Ladbrokes and Neds brands of Entain accepted in-play wagers on the Bangkok LIV Golf tournament in October 2022, according to ACMA. On the final day of […]