Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
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...
Brazil to impose restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gambling
The Brazilian government, under President Lula, announced plans to introduce restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gambl...
Sweden mulls lowered gambling tax to fight black market
The Moderate Party politician tabled the motion in Sweden’s parliament yesterday (2 October) alongside several others that would aim to r...
Massachusetts gaming regulators moving forward with long-stalled data collection project
Massachusetts gaming regulators are finally moving forward with a long-stalled data collection project dealing with problem gambling. Com...
DraftKings agrees to $200K penalty after CEO’s social media misstep
DraftKings faces a $200,000 fine from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following a social media post by its CEO. Jason Robins...
Belgium Increases its Minimum Legal Gambling Age to 21
Legislators in Belgium have set the new minimum age limit for legal gambling access to 21 years, from the initial 18 years old. The gover...
One of the big igaming stories in Canada these days is a new open, competitive, regulated market soon to roll out in Alberta
The expected “go-live” date is sometime in early 2025, but a senior level executive source for an independent igaming operator currently ...
NC State Lottery Commission approves sports betting requirements
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission met Wednesday and approved requirements to open a Place of Public Accommodation for sports be...
The German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has reported that it has received 1,500 tipoffs from the public about online gambling
The GGL says it has received around 1,500 tipoffs.
Germany.- The German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has reported that it has re...
New York State Gaming Commission launches new advertising campaign
The new TV and radio campaign is called “A Chance to Dream” and reminds players that what is spent on games, benefits public schools.
US...
UKGC compliments lotteries for hard work on social strategies
Deputy CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Sarah Gardner, expressed hopes that the lottery sector will continue to work alongside t...
North Carolina Lottery Commission to hold public hearing on new pari-mutuel wagering rules
The commission has set a public hearing for October 8.
US.- North Carolina State Lottery Commission’s Sports Betting Committee has invit...
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA penalises operator over M&A-related management change
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has warned an unnamed operator that it could face a financial penalty for failing to fu...
UK: Gambling Commission delays implementation of Social Responsibility Code Update on direct marketing by consent
The Gambling Commission of the UK has announced a delay in the implementation of an update to the Social Responsibility Code concerning d...
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a warning and imposed a SEK2 million (approx. €175,000) penalty on Svenska Spel
The gaming inspectorate has today announced decisions in two supervisory cases concerning Svenska Spel’s failure to correctly notify gami...
Kentucky Attorney General Says No-Chance Games Illegal Under State’s Skill Game Ban
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman (R) on Wednesday issued an advisory to law enforcement and state and county prosecutors telling...
Sweden has granted additional powers to the Spelinspektionen to intervene directly in cases of ‘excessive online gambling
The government of Sweden has granted additional powers to the Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, to intervene directly in cases of ...
German Gambling Law – Update 2024
Since our last update, significant developments have occurred in the German gambling landscape, further shaping the regulatory environmen...
Virginia Weighs Creation of Centralized Gambling Regulator
Virginia lawmakers are exploring the possibility of creating a unified body to oversee the state’s growing gambling industry. Currently, ...
UKGC pilot to priortise identifying high-risk customers
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has provided a technical update on its upcoming pilot for financial risk assessments for customers.
As...
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency posted multiple proposed rule changes
Proposed MD regs outline how to shut down a sports book
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Thursday (29 August) posted multi...
Delaware Lottery orders Virtual Gaming Worlds to cease operations
The AGA has warned that sweepstakes operators are evading state gambling laws and regulations
The Delaware Lottery has reportedly ordere...
Australia: Online Betting Operator Fined Record $586,000 by Liquor & Gaming NSW
Online betting operator Playup Interactive received a record fine of almost $600,000 for offering free bets and inducing people to gamble...
Pennsylvania's Hollywood Casino blames skill games for slot machine reduction
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has approved Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course’s (PNRC) request to remove 169 sl...
Sweden: Spelinspektionen says the closure of Sweden’s last land-based casino could lead to more illegal gambling
Sweden.- The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen, has called for the government to carefully consider the potential impact of a p...
Met Police hands Gamblegate back to UKGC
The Metropolitan Police has concluded its investigation into betting offences witnessed during the General Election campaign.
In June, t...
Pennsylvania July gaming revenue rises 7, reaching $500.8m
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has reported total gaming revenue for July 2024 of $500.8m, marking a 7.22% increase year-on...