Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
French gambling regulator fines bookmakers over World Cup breaches of payout limits
The ANJ has issued fines of up to €150,000 against eight bookmakers.
France.- The French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeu...
Ohio: DraftKings to pay $425K for allowing bets on student-athletes, offering unapproved deposit methods
Sports betting giant DraftKings has been fined by the Ohio Casino Control Commission for allowing wagering on student-athletes and their...
New York State could lose one of its five Off-Track Betting operators with Catskill OTB set to pause operations next week
After nearly half a century of operation, Catskill OTB will cease accepting bets on 30 November across the 13 bars and restaurants in the...
Argentina to begin federal debate on Gambling ad ban
The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina will debate a federal measure on Wednesday, 27 November, to ban all gambling advertising and sponsor...
Breaking developments in France see Senators approve of new tax hikes across all gambling activities
Breaking developments in France see Senators approve of new tax hikes across all gambling activities. Meanwhile, Jake Pollard examines FD...
Denmark opens bingo and charity lottery applications
With new regulations coming into effect, operators can now apply to the Danish Gambling Authority for a licence to offer land-based bingo...
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Reports October Revenue
HARRISBURG, PA: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported today that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of g...
Danish Gambling Authority stresses Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated high-risk jurisdictions
Denmark’s Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has drawn attention to the latest updates from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on...
Tabcorp pays $262,000 penalty for illegal in-play bets
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) has paid a $262,920 penalty for taking online in-play sports bets, which is illegal in Australia.
An ...
California gaming tribes and sports betting giants join forces against unregulated sweepstakes sites
California’s powerful gaming tribes and major online sports betting companies, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics, have ...
UK Gambling Commission CEO Briefing 2024 - Andrew Rhodes speech
15 November 2024Speech by Andrew Rhodes
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the CEO Briefing on 14 November 20...
IAGR appoints CEO of UAE gaming regulator as new board member
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has officially announced the addition of four new trustees to its Board, includ...
Online casino in France: government meets stakeholders after delaying plans for regulation
The government held a meeting to take feedback from stakeholders.
France.- The government has held a meeting with gambling operators and...
Finland confirms gambling licensing system no later than January 2026
Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that the country’s gambling system will become a licensing system no later than the begi...
Ireland: Gambling Regulation Act Enacted
Two weeks ago, Dublin People covered the historic passing of the Gambling Regulation Act through Leinster House.
Within the last two we...
The launch of the Horseshoe Casino app in Ontario, Canada last week means Michiganites using the platform can now take their play across the border
The launch of the Horseshoe Casino app in Ontario last week means Michiganites using the platform can now take their play across the bord...
Michigan regulator authorizes BetMGM to host multi-state internet poker with New Jersey players
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved BetMGM to operate multi-state online poker games, allowing players in Michigan to c...
Spanish gambling operators criticise move to reimpose advertising restrictions
The industry body Jdigital has called for the government to work with operators.
Spain.- The Spanish online gambling trade body Jdigital...
Gambling in the Netherlands: health association calls for ban on all online gambling ads
The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care says gambling ads are a threat to young people.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch As...
Gambling in the Netherlands: health association calls for ban on all online gambling ads
The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care says gambling ads are a threat to young people.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch As...
UKGC pledges to combat economic threat of Black Market
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is ramping up efforts to combat unlicensed gambling, which it views as a serious threat to society and ...
EU Commission deems FDJ monopoly fair, but increases payment to €477m
The adjustment from €380m follows two 2020 complaints that the amount was too low.
Key points:
- The European Commission has called FDJ...
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board took a key step toward multi-state online poker by approving a request to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement
Pennsylvania is another step closer to launching multi-state poker after regulators gave their unanimous approval Wednesday for the state...
UK Gambling Commission embarks on black market study to improve monitoring efforts
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is developing its first ever comprehensive study of the UK black market to help improve its monitoring ...
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has fined NetX Betting €675,000 for offering online gaming without a licence on two platforms
The Dutch gambling regulator said players Dutch players are able to access the company’s illegal offerings via Pferdewetten and BetBird.
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IAGR 2024 Conference keynote – Andrew Rhodes speech
21 October 2024
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) ...
Online gambling in Finland: regulated market could launch earlier than expected
Finland’s gambling legislation will be sent to the European Commission by the end of this year.
Finland.- The planned opening of a compe...
Gambling in Ukraine: industry body asks Google to stop blocking ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has asked Google to allow licensed gambling operators to advertise their services.
Ukraine.- The Uk...
Ireland's new gambling regulation bill becomes law
17 October 2024
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Minister of State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, ...
Ireland: Lottery betting ban to be considered in Seanad on Tuesday
A possible ban on bookies taking bets on the National Lottery will be considered in the Seanad on Tuesday 8/10. Bookies accepting bets o...