An alliance of gambling operators has committed to providing funding for the recently formed Danish Gambling Committee, also known as Dansk LudomaniKomité. This collaborative effort seeks to advance research initiatives dedicated to understanding and addressing gambling addiction. Betsson Group, Danske Spil, Spilnu.dk, Kindred Group, and Mr Green have jointly pledged a substantial amount of DKK12 […]
After both the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives voted on the resolution, the Senate approved SR 1725, the resolution that would amend the gaming compact with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation regarding sports betting, with a vote of 27-8 on Friday. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives voted 93-27 to approve its own version of […]
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 […]
Lawmakers in the North Carolina Senate are currently deliberating on an expansion of gambling in the state. This comes after a recent House-approved legislation for sports betting, which is now awaiting action in the Senate. Advocates of the bipartisan House bill have been actively garnering support, with over 55 sponsors from the 120-member chamber. While […]
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 […]
As part of its 2023 Justice Plan, the Irish Department of Justice reaffirms its support for the advancement of the Gambling Regulation Bill, a new piece of legislation aimed at regulating the gambling industry. As part of its 2023 Justice Plan, the Irish Department of Justice has expressed its endorsement for the advancement of Ireland’s […]
In 2021, Grupo Codere initiated a reorganization plan as the Spanish gambling group is confronting a potential insolvency scenario. To address the “probable insolvency situation,” Grupo Codere has secured further financial assistance by gaining investor approval for an updated reorganization and refinancing plan that involves raising an additional €100 million in capital. As a result, […]
Vice chair Aad Kobus will step up until a new chair is appointed. Meijdam replaces interim chair Aad Kobus at the Dutch gambling association. Following a general meeting of its members this week, Henry Meijdam has been appointed as the new chairman of the Dutch gambling association Van Kansspelen. He will officially assume the position […]
The findings of the study will be reported next year. NatCen and the University of Wolverhampton will investigate how stigma impacts on people affected by gambling harm. The charity and grant-making body GambleAware has awarded £350,000 to the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) and the University of Wolverhampton to conduct research into the impact […]