Public Gaming Industry
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UK White Paper on gambling review sees publication postponed for a fourth time until PM is replaced
Following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation, which came as a consequence of a decimated party that also saw the exit of Gambl...
Michigan Gambling Regulator Receives $7 Million In New Funding Search Michigan Gambling Regulator Receives $7 Million In New Funding
Money To Be Used For Various Regulatory Purposes
Michigan lawmakers have reached a deal for the state’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, and it ...
UKGC Suspension of licence – bet-at-home.com Internet Limited 07 July 2022 The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of bet-at-home.com Internet Limited
Suspension of licence – bet-at-home.com Internet Limited
07 July 2022
The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence...
The much-awaited Ontario iGaming and sports betting market has now entered its third month of activity after a debut on April 4
The much-awaited Ontario iGaming and sports betting market has now entered its third month of activity after a debut on April 4, and it c...
Spain’s Gambling Reform Bill Tweaked as Industry Evolves
While different autonomous communities in Spain advance their own frameworks to regulate gambling, the Government of Spain took a step fo...
Danish Gambling Authority have reprimanded Casumo Service Limited for breach of the Anti-Money Laundering Act
07, Jul 2022
On 5 July 2022, the Danish Gambling Authority have given Casumo a reprimand for breaching the rules on identi...
Danish Gambling Authority key figures for gambling spend in May
04, Jul 2022
Data on the gambling spend on selected gambling sectors is now available on the Danish Gambling Authority's website. In t...
UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller said the regulator will be seeking the view from industry stakeholders
UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller said the regulator will be seeking the view from industry stakeholders on a number ...
UK Gambling Minister Philp resigns with white paper imminent
Chris Philp, the minister in the UK government responsible for gambling, has stepped down with the country’s Gambling White Paper imminen...
UKGC to introduce new stakeholder consultation approach as it explores financial penalties, accountability changes
UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller said the regulator will be seeking the view from industry stakeholders on a number ...
Unfinished business: policies that could fail under UK’s ‘lame-duck’ government
Gambling clampdown
A once-in-a-generation reform of the UK’s out-of-date gambling laws was due to be unveiled next week, but that has be...
Spain’s Gambling Reform Advances as House Committee Greenlights Amendments
Reforms to Spain’s gambling laws are finding support from lawmakers. This past Monday, a Congress of Deputies committee approved a bill t...
UK Gambling Commission to Change How It Oversees Gambling Operators
For years, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has used dedicated account managers for operators. This will no longer be the case, with the...
Lithuania sets new lottery age purchase to +18
The Budget and Finance Committee of Lithuania’s Seimas (Parliamentary Assembly) has completed a draft decree proposing new standards on l...
Maryland Sports Gaming Panel Casts Aside Governor Hogan Request to Jump-Start Mobile Wagering
The commission charged with evaluating sports betting applications has brushed aside Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s demand that it move mor...
Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) points to ban on role models in gambling advertisements
In letters, the KSA points out the stricter rules that will apply from 30 June. From this date, role models are no longer allowed to appe...
UK Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes, speaks at the Westminster Media Forum Gambling Regulation Conference on the state of Britain’s gaming regulations
The Gambling Act Review White Paper is not far away. In anticipation of it, many are looking to review the state of gambling in UK market...
International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) Gaming Summit
June 27 - 29, 2022 In-person Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, MA, USA
Addressing topics ranging from the ongoing North American expans...
Ontario’s New Regulated Online Market
Everything you need to know about key risks, prevention measures and global research to support harm minimization efforts in Ontario.
Queensland, Australia, to Raise Sports Betting Taxes Across the Board
Legal sports betting in Queensland is likely to get more expensive. The Australian state is increasing the tax rate on operators, as well...
Gibraltar Set to Update Its Gambling Act from 2005
Gibraltar is ready to update its gambling laws, the first big update in 17 years. The government of Gibraltar announced on Wednesday that...
Establishing a new Irish Gambling and Lottery Regulatory Authority with Enhanced Powers
Ireland will soon see substantial changes in how gambling is regulated. As indicated in our previous article, these changes could have wi...
Nevada casino regulators call cryptocurrency a ‘complex’ topic
Volatile pricing fluctuations that can wipe out billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency values is one of among many reasons why Nevad...
Thailand’s Lake Pine Resort Becomes Front For Illegal Gambling Operation
Thailand might be considering the legalization of casinos. As it does, it still has to contend with illegal operations, like one police r...
Gov. Hochul: New York's mobile sports betting brings in record tax revenue
NEW YORK -- Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York's mobile sports betting is bringing in record amounts of tax revenue.
The betting started in...
Australia: Queensland to Introduce Cashless Gaming, $50M Fines for Rulebreakers
New legislation will be enacted by the Queensland government to crack down on casinos, according to Business News Australia. Penalties co...
New multi-factor authentication regulations help mitigate risks of online proxy betting
New multi-factor authentication regulations help mitigate risks of online proxy betting, experts say
Several months have passed since...
Andrew Rhodes Moves to Full CEO of UK Gambling Commission
Andrew Rhodes no longer has to carry the “interim” in front of his title as chief executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The gam...
Queensland lifts casino penalties to $50m with tougher gambling laws
Following revelations of questionable anti-money laundering practices in an ongoing review into The Star Entertainment Group (ASX: SGR) i...
Mexico Casino Trade Group Calls for Government to impose nation-wide uniform tax system for Gambling
Casinos are an important part of the Mexican economy. However, operators aren’t happy with the myriad tax systems in place, and want to s...