The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its approval of Finland’s initiative to introduce a regulatory framework for online gambling. Initiated by the Ministry of the Interior, the plan is to dissolve the longstanding monopoly held by the state’s gambling operator, Veikkaus, and implement a licensing procedure. This legislative shift aims to better […]
In a monumental move to strengthen responsible gambling, Belgium’s Federal Council of Ministers has greenlit new restrictions on land-based gambling. With immediate effect, every slot machine across retail, leisure, and hospitality sectors in Brussels, Wallonia, and Flanders will implement mandatory electronic ID verification checks. This swift decision comes as the council identified existing regulations to […]
In an unprecedented move, the German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has unveiled a robust public awareness initiative, zeroing in on the safeguards in place for online gambling. Coinciding with Germany’s significant national day of action against gambling addiction on September 27th, this trailblazing campaign underscores the player protection measures enumerated in the esteemed 2021 […]