After a TV report exposed Betent, a brand under Entain’s BetCity, the Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has launched an investigation and subsequently issued a fine of €400,000. The regulator found that Betent had violated the Netherlands’ gambling legislation by targeting advertisements towards young adults aged 18 to 24. Following claims made in the investigative […]
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced that 4tune-Software, a supplier, has failed to fulfill its regulatory payment obligations, resulting in a notice of license cancellation. MGA has issued a notification to cancel the gaming software supplier license of 4tune-Software GmbH due to their failure to make required regulatory payments. The cancellation will be carried […]
In 2021, Lithuania, a neighboring country of Estonia, implemented a complete ban on all gambling advertisements. The newly-elected government in Estonia is expected to follow suit and impose stringent regulations on gambling promotion. Reports from local media suggest that Estonia is likely to follow in the footsteps of nearby Lithuania and introduce a strict ban […]
The ACMA has identified 723 websites that are in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and operating illegally. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued orders to internet service providers to block access to four additional offshore gambling websites. The websites in question are: Firefox Casino Shazam Casino Rich Prize Heaps O […]
The Munich Court upholds German gambling regulator’s decision on TV competitions, stating that a license is required regardless of minimum stake or prize. The German federal gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has emerged victorious in a court case involving its decision to crack down on a television broadcaster for conducting gambling activities without […]
Veikkaus has expressed its support for a government study aimed at opening up Finland’s gambling market. The company is eager to see the introduction of a licensed gambling market expedited, rather than delayed. Veikkaus, the state-controlled monopoly gambling operator, has embraced a government study that has recommended against maintaining the current regime in Finland. The […]
The recently established federal gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has officially added Jackpot50 to its whitelist for online gambling. This means that Jackpot50 has been granted approval to operate its online gambling platform, Jackpot50.de, in compliance with the regulatory requirements set forth by the GGL. Currently, there are only 33 active POGO license […]
The consultation period for the proposed ban on the use of athletes and celebrities in online gambling advertisements by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is open until May 8th. The AGCO in Ontario is recommending a modification to internet gambling advertising regulations with the goal of reducing the potential harm to minors. As […]
Lottstift, the Norwegian gambling regulator, has announced plans to actively monitor and take action against companies that unlawfully target Norwegian players. As part of its efforts, Lottstift will be launching a robust DNS-blocking campaign in the coming year to target unlicensed online gambling operators. The Norwegian gambling regulator, Lottstift, has recently been bestowed with new […]
The Ukrainian gambling regulator, known as KRAIL, has taken action against several operators in the past by cancelling their licenses. Recently, KRAIL has suspended two state lotteries, including an instant win lottery and a numerical draw. The Ukrainian Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has officially confirmed the suspension of two state […]