Gambling Search Volumes in UAE Surge 54% Following Key Regulatory Changes The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a surge in public interest in gambling, driven by recent regulatory developments. A new report by Dubai Casinos reveals that search volumes related to gambling have increased by 54.38% since the establishment of the General Commercial Gaming […]
Holland Casino Unions Oppose Proposed Gambling Tax Hike Amid Financial Struggles The proposed gambling tax hike in the Netherlands has sparked intense debate, with unions like De Unie voicing strong opposition. As Holland Casino faces mounting financial pressures, the unions argue that the increased tax rate would undermine the operator’s ability to function effectively and […]
Belgian Gambling Regulator Urgently Needs More Funding to Enforce Advertising Ban Belgium’s gambling regulator, Kansspelcommissie, is struggling to enforce the nation’s strict gambling advertising ban, raising alarms about the regulator’s ability to uphold critical public safety measures. A new report reveals that underfunding and understaffing are severely hampering Kansspelcommissie’s operational effectiveness, leading to inconsistent enforcement […]
Svenska Spel Fined SEK 2M for Slot Machine Relocation Breach Amid Regulatory Changes In a surprising turn of events, Svenska Spel has been slapped with a SEK 2 million ($194,777) fine by the Swedish Gaming Authority for failing to comply with updated regulations on slot machine relocations. The fine reflects the operator’s failure to properly […]
GGL Strengthens Collaboration with State Offices to Combat Gambling Addiction in Germany Germany’s gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), is taking proactive steps to tackle the growing issue of gambling addiction by deepening its cooperation with state coordination offices across the country. This intensified collaboration aims to enhance prevention, provide better support to […]
KSA Resolves Cruks Outage, Restoring Access to Netherlands’ Self-Exclusion Register for Gambling Operators In a crucial update for the Dutch gambling sector, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced that access to the Cruks self-exclusion register has been restored following a recent system outage. This disruption temporarily prevented gambling operators from verifying new players against the registry, […]
Finland’s Health and Welfare Institute Raises Alarms Over Proposed Online Gambling Market Reforms In a move that has sparked significant debate, Finland’s government is planning to open its online gambling market to competition by 2027, ending the longstanding monopoly held by Veikkaus. While this proposal is seen by some as a step towards modernizing the […]
APAJO Calls for Urgent Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling in Portugal In a bid to protect consumers and safeguard the integrity of the Portuguese gambling market, the Portuguese online gambling and betting trade association, APAJO, has issued a stark warning about the growing prevalence of unlicensed gambling platforms in the country. This alarming trend not only […]
NJ Regulator Orders Bet365 to Pay Over $500,000 for Unapproved Odds Changes Bet365 has been hit with a hefty penalty by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement! Discover how the sportsbook’s unapproved odds changes led to a $500,000 payout order. Understand the implications of this regulatory action on the online gaming landscape. Stay informed […]
Sunderland City Council Opens Consultation on New Gambling Policy Sunderland City Council is calling on residents and business owners to shape the future of gambling regulation! A new policy consultation aims to ensure fair, legal operations and protect vulnerable groups in Sunderland. Get involved and help create a responsible gambling environment in your community. Submit […]