Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
UK Gambling Commission Information for operators re-opening land-based gambling premises
As restrictions on the lockdown ease the Commission has published a number of frequently asked questions covering its expectations from l...
FTC Could Approve Eldorado/Caesars Deal Before July, Brokerage Firm Claims
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) could sign off on Eldorado Resorts Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ERI) $17.3 billion acquisition of rival Caesars Ente...
Svenska Spel has called for the Swedish government to ban Secondary Lottery betting
Shadows threaten the financing of public utilities June 8, 2020
When the new Gaming Act was introduced, the government made it clear t...
Dutch Justice Minister orders online operators to wipe existing player databases
Dutch Justice Minister Sander Dekker has announced that operators will have to delete their existing customer databases when they receive...
La Française des Jeux (FDJ Group) Release of the 2019 Universal Registration Document
Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (Paris:FDJ) (FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, announces the release of its 2019 Universal ...
Svenska Spel has called on Swedish licensees to step up
Changes afoot as Swedish minister proposes stronger measures
Svenska Spel has called on Swedish licensees to step up after the country’s...
‘No timeline’ for Ukrainian gambling legalisation
The odds are once again lengthening for the legalisation of gambling in Ukraine, with the country’s latest gaming bill put on the back-bu...
SVENSKA SPEL: Misleading statistics by news media about the Swedes' gaming at online casinos
In several news media, figures from the Gaming Inspectorate have been presented these days which are said to show a large increase in the...
Belgian Gaming Commission Appoints Magali Clavie as its President
The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) has appointed Magali Clavie as its new President. Clavie is a retired Judge of the Brussels High Co...
Singapore to Overhaul National Gambling Regulator for 2021
Singapore’s gambling regulator, the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA), will be overhauled, combining the functions of multiple branches o...
Lottery Secretary Leaves Office in Brazil With Possible Betting Repercussions
Brazil’s Betting Industry faces on-going regulations but the departure of a key figure may not impact the ultimate results.
Alexandre Ma...
OPAP Regulatory 2020 Financial Calendar
Regulatory announcements
2020 Financial Calendar
01/04/2020
OPAP S.A., in accordance with articles 4.1.2. & 4.1.4.3.1....
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 annual report and 2020 monitoring report
KSA outlines aims of revised Remote Gambling Bill in annual report
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 a...
UKGC Suspends Lotteries.com License as Regulator Ramps Up Enforcement on Errant Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced this week it has suspended the license of Lotteries.com parent International Multi-Media Ente...
Illegal Gambling Opponents Call on State, County Health Departments to Order Immediate Shutdown of 'Games of Skill' Machines
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An advocacy group battling against the explosion of illegal gambling across Pennsylvania ...
Germany Votes to Enact Nationwide Online Gaming Law
Out of the new coronavirus chaos, a glimmer of positivity has emerged in Germany thanks to new online gaming laws.
The new regulations w...
Germany Announces Legalization of Online Gambling and Poker
After a long discussion in the country, the German government finally announced the legalization of online gambling. Until now, online ga...
Veikkaus shuts down slot machines in supermarkets, kiosks, gas stations and restaurants
Veikkaus, the Finnish national gambling operator, announced this Friday that they will shut down all gaming sites and slot machines in su...
Illinois Gaming Board officials said the state’s 10 casinos must suspend gambling operations.
In a release, officials said the suspension will last for 14 days starting Monday. This comes as many are concerned about the spread of c...
Maryland casinos remain open during coronavirus pandemic; intrepid gamblers arrive with sanitizer, wipes
Maryland’s casinos remained open Friday and intrepid customers continued to venture inside as the state sought assurances that the large ...
Kambi Group Plc has disclosed that it has ‘temporarily suspended’ its contract with Bulgarian operator National Lottery AD
Issuing a corporate update, Stockholm-listed sports betting platform and systems provider Kambi Group Plc has disclosed that it has ‘temp...
L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has moved a step closer to replacing l’Autorité nationale de régulation des jeux en ligne (ARJEL)
New French gambling regulator moves closer
L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has moved a step closer to replacing l’Autorité nationa...
Australian Parliamentary committee recommends loot box regulation
Also suggests mandatory age verification for purchases toward any simulated gambling elements in games
A parliamentary committee in Aust...
Swedish-licensed gaming companies had sales of SEK 24.8 billion in 2019
Published: March 4, 2020
In total, gaming companies with Swedish licenses had a turnover of SEK 24.8 billion (players' bets less paid ...
Netherlands Expecting Fewer Online Gambling License Applicants Than Anticipated
Netherlands Expecting Fewer Online Gambling License Applicants Than Anticipated
Originally planned on receiving 183 online gambling l...
New Day in Germany? Progress All Around on Sports Betting
German operating body Deutsche Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has announced that sports betting spending has jumped over a fifth since 2018.
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UNLV International Center for Gaming Regulation Names New Director
Joe Bertolone, former chief executive and gaming regulator, to lead ICGR.
UNLV's International Center for Gaming Regulation (ICGR) has n...
Ukraine Shut Off Access to 32 International Online Gambling Websites
Ukraine has learnt that the most appropriate way to beat online gambling competition is to close access to them. The Ukrainian governmen...
Online gambling companies are being scrutinized in a long-running plan that has so far netted £20m since 2018
The online gambling company Mr Green, owned by William Hill, has been fined £3m for “systemic failings” in its measures to stop money lau...
UK Gambling Commission 'is being outgunned' by betting companies
The Gambling Commission is outpaced and outgunned by betting companies, according to a government report warning that the watchdog is str...