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Norway’s gambling regulator Lottstift to Get DNS Blocking Authority Under New Changes to Norway’s Gambling Act
Summary:
Under the changes, Lottstift can order ISPs to block access to unlicensed sites
The measure is aimed at protecting vulnerabl...
Finland Launches Legislative Project for Smooth iGaming Transition to Licensing System -
Finland Launches Legislative Project for Smooth iGaming Transition to Licensing System
The project will draw up legislative proposals ...
Ukraine look to Las Vegas as model for ousting Russians from gambling sector
Ukraine look to Las Vegas as model for ousting Russians from gambling sector Officials to take inspiration from way US authorities rooted...
BRAZIL: Ministry of Finance publishes ordinance regulating general rules for bettors and bookmakers
The Ministry of Finance has just published a decree providing general conditions for the commercial activity of fixed-odd sports betting ...
Brazil's Finance Minister seeks to prevent sports betting on state lotteries
The Brazilian Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, asked the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office to prepare a legal resource to prevent t...
Australia: ACMA requests internet providers to block two more illegal offshore gambling websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has requested internet service providers (ISPs) in the country...
Norway to Protect iGaming Monopoly Through Mandatory DNS Blocking
Norway hasn’t given up on gaming monopolies. Instead, it is moving further towards isolation by announcing new legislation. Under this le...
Netherlands: The opening of the online gambling market has cause a 30% decline in land-based casino GGR
Published on October 19, 2023
The opening of the online gambling market has had an impact on the land-based market. This is evident from...
UK Gambling Commission's director of policy -Ian Angus- gives update on the society lottery sector
Lotteries Council - Ian Angus speech
11 October 2023Speech by Ian Angus
This speech was delivered by director of policy Ian Angus at th...
Pennsylvania: Lawmakers, gaming industry officials disagree over regulation of skill games in the state
A heated argument commenced between the casino industry and lawmakers on Monday over the regulation of so-called "skill" games that have ...
AUSTRALIA: The Lottery Corporation calls for credit card ban exemption
The Lottery Corporation has called for an exemption from looming gambling reform which seeks to prevent punters from gambling with credit...
Dutch Regulator KSA suggests the Dutch online gambling market is reaching maturity
Dutch regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA).
Growth is slowing but the regulator says the market is meeting expectations.
The Dutch ga...
Belgium Moves To Require ID Checks For Gamblers
In a move aimed at fortifying gaming regulations and intensifying efforts against underage gambling, Belgium’s Federal Council of Ministe...
Nevada Rep Lauds NFL For Revamped Sports Betting Policy, But Questions Remain
Over the summer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted that changes were forthcoming in the league’s sports betting policy following a tu...
OPAP “strongly disagrees” with fine from the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC)
OPAP “strongly disagrees” with fine
In a statement, OPAP said the decision to impose the fine was inaccurate. It said this was because t...
UK Gambling Commission: Regulating the Game Conference speech by Tim Miller, executive director
5 September 2023Speech by Tim Miller
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the Regulating the Game Conference on...
German gambling stakeholders have reiterated their warning to federal lawmakers, emphasising that “the legal offering must be strengthened”
German gambling stakeholders have reiterated their warning to federal lawmakers, emphasising that “the legal offering must be strengthene...
The National Rapporteur on Addictions in the Netherlands has recommended a fresh set of updates to the country’s gambling regulations
In the Gambling on Health – Advice Report, Dr Arnt FA Schellekens and the NVA outline 22 recommendations to the Ministry of Justice.
The...
Canada: Game Over: AGCO Sounds The Buzzer On Use Of Athletes And Influencers In iGaming Advertisements
What you need to know
On Aug. 29, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) releasedamendments which will restrict the...
Florida Gaming Commission Requests Three Fantasy Sports Betting Operators to Stop Operations
Florida Gaming Control Commission requested that three daily fantasy sports operators shut down their operations in the state. The Commis...
Swedish government proposes hike on gambling tax
Swedish government proposes hike on gambling tax The Swedish government has recently announced more funding for the national gambling reg...
Authority and responsibility for granting online gambling licenses in Germany passes from the 16 Federal States to the newly formed Joint Gambling Supervisory Authority in Halle (the “GGL”)
A lot has happened since our last update: On 1 January 2023, the responsibility for the entire gambling licensing process in Germany rela...
Nevada Gaming Commissioner Wants Answers About MGM, Caesars Cyberattacks
Nevada Gaming Commissioner Brian Krolicki, the newest member of the state gaming regulatory who was appointed just in February by Gov. Jo...
Florida gaming commission sends cease-and-desist letters to fantasy sports firms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida gambling regulators this week sent cease-and-desist letters to three daily fantasy-sports operators accused o...
Several gaming companies operating illegally in Norway for several years announce they are pulling out of Norway
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The companies behind Unibet, Betsson, ComeOn and bet365 have been operating illegally in Norway for several years. The...
Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing
Video skill machines have become a fixture in convenience stores, bars and standalone parlors across Pennsylvania and as their legality e...
UK Gambling Commission establishes Industry Forum made up of sector representatives
The UK Gambling Commission has announced the establishment of an Industry Forum, to be made up of representatives belonging to Britain's ...
Australia Seeks to Prohibit the Use of Credit Cards in iGaming
Everything boils down to preventing people from betting with money they do not have, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said
Austr...
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations concerning online gambling to be tightened
Gaming sites ‘not doing enough to prevent gambling addiction’
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations ...
Brazil’s Updated Sports Betting Framework Could Include Gambling Provisions
There’s a chance that Brazil could consider bringing back its gambling market much sooner than anticipated. It could be covered in the up...