Denmark’s Crusade Against Illegal Gambling: New Strategies and Challenges In the face of evolving illegal gambling activities, Denmark’s national gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, is stepping up its game. With innovative collaborations with social media and tech giants, the regulator is not only reinforcing its existing frameworks but also venturing into new territories to curb illegal gambling. […]
Sweden Bolsters Fight Against Match-Fixing with New Legislative Measures Sweden has taken a decisive step forward in the battle against match-fixing with a proposed expansion of laws governing information sharing among key stakeholders. This initiative, spearheaded by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS), underscores a national commitment to cleansing sports and betting markets […]
Bulgaria’s Bold Strike Against Money Laundering: A New Dawn for the Gambling Industry In an unprecedented move, Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA), in collaboration with the State Agency for National Security, launches a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fortifying anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures within the gambling sector. Amid heightened scrutiny from the […]
Yggdrasil Faces SGA Sanctions for Regulatory Missteps: A Wake-Up Call for the iGaming Industry In a recent and significant development, Yggdrasil, a prominent name in the iGaming software supply chain, has been penalized by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) for a breach of regulatory compliance. This action comes after Yggdrasil was found to be supplying […]
Empowering the Dutch Watchdog: A Call for Enhanced Supervisory Powers in Online Gambling In the dynamic arena of online gambling, regulatory vigilance is the cornerstone of consumer protection and fair play. René Jansen, the visionary outgoing chairman of the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), ignites a crucial dialogue on enhancing regulatory mechanisms. By advocating for […]
Veikkaus Faces Downward Trend in GGR as Finland Prepares for Gambling Market Liberalization Amidst significant regulatory changes, Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, Veikkaus, navigates through tumultuous waters, marking another year of declining Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) as the nation edges closer to dismantling its gambling monopoly. This strategic shift aims to liberalize the market by 2026, […]
Pennsylvania Spearheads Responsible Gambling: A Bold Move to Ban Credit Cards in Online Betting In a pioneering stance against problem gambling, Pennsylvania is setting a benchmark for responsible gambling by proposing a ban on the use of credit cards in online betting. Modeled after similar prohibitions in Australia and the United Kingdom, this initiative, championed […]
Proposed Credit Card Ban in Pennsylvania: A Bold Move Toward Responsible Online Gaming In a decisive stride toward safeguarding financial health, Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana unveils a groundbreaking bill aimed at banning credit card usage in online gambling and sports betting. Amidst rising concerns over gambling addiction and its financial repercussions, this proposed legislation seeks […]
SiGMA Africa 2024: Spearheading a New Era in South Africa’s iGaming Sector Witness the transformation of South Africa’s iGaming landscape at SiGMA Africa 2024. From March 11 to 13, the GrandWest Sun Exhibit becomes the epicenter of innovation, hosting over 150 industry-leading speakers and 2,500 delegates. This pivotal event offers an unparalleled deep dive into […]
Chile’s Bold Leap: Revamping Gambling Legislation for the Digital Age Attention, gambling enthusiasts and stakeholders! Chile stands on the brink of a monumental shift in its gambling landscape. After a year of legislative stalemate, the nation renews its efforts to bring its gambling legislation into the 21st century, targeting the booming online betting sector. Imagine […]