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French gambling regulator calls for “tightly controlled” igaming market
France continues to consider the regulation of online casino gambling.
France.- The French gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Je…
UKGC to appoint new Industry Forum chair as Nick Rust confirms exit
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is preparing for a leadership transition at its Industry Forum, with Chair Nick Rust set to step down at…
Arizona Lottery Updates Game Rules to Prohibit Bulk Ticket Purchases
New rule aims to ensure fair access to Fast Play games and uphold prize integrity for all players statewide.
PHOENIX – The Arizona Lottery…
The Giant Awakens: California Targets Sweeps Investors, Operators, Celebrity Promoters
CA Action Portends End of US Sweeps Casino Operations
A bill introduced today with the backing of the California Nations Indian Gaming As…
Tennessee sports betting regulator fines two offshore sportsbooks
The Sports Wagering Council has fined Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag.
US.- The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has fined offshore s…
Ontario Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Websites
Industry looks to pivot to enforcement against unregulated sites three years after market launch
Ontario market still has 16%-17% of r…
Tabcorp fined $2.6 million for illegal VIP marketing messages
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has imposed a AU$4 million (US$2.6 million) fine on gambling giant Tabcorp for ser…
Uganda lottery regulator takes aim at underage gaming
Likening gambling to a ‘razorblade’, the CEO of Uganda’s national lotteries and gaming regulator has warned of heavier consequences for tho…
Swedish gambling regulator tackles Twitch streamers
The Swedish gambling regulator says it has cracked down on influencers using Twitch to promote unregulated gambling content.
Spelinspektio…
Swedish goverment plan to expand gambling credit ban
The current ban will be expanded to include more restrictions for licensees.
Sweden.- The government proposed a new expanded ban on gambli…
New Jersey Lottery Proposes Amendments to Rules Governing Courier Services
TRENTON (June 4, 2025) – The New Jersey Lottery has announced a Notice of Proposal to amend rules governing the regulation of registered co…
Dutch gambling regulator outlines new “Regulator 2.0” approach
The KSA says it wants a more open and flexible relationship with the gaming industry.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kanss…
Belgian gambling study shows persistent use of offshore sites
A recent study conducted by Belgian market research agency DataSynergy, at the request of the Belgian Gaming Commission (KSC), has revealed…
Ontario gambling regulator publishes new guidance on identifying players at risk
Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has provided igaming operators with new guidance on practices to identify and…
Polish gambling reforms a matter of political will, not partisan divide
On [June 2], the world learned of the election of Poland’s new president – Karol Nawrocki. What does this mean for the gambling industry…
Texas lottery likely to continue after Legislature approves compromise
A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Senate Friday…
UK Gambling Commission launches enhanced consumer voice framework
The UK Gambling Commission has unveiled a new and improved Consumer Voice framework, marking a significant step forward in how the regulato…
Starting July 1 Indiana drops licensing requirement for sports betting service companies
Hundreds of companies connected to Indiana’s sports betting industry will no longer need to hold state licenses beginning July 1, following…
UKGC survey reveals demographic shifts beyond National Lottery play
Findings from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain: Statistics on gambling participation
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POLAND: Under Polish law, playing with a foreign unlicensed operator may expose him to criminal liability
Let’s picture this scenario… A player loses a significant sum of money to an online casino operating out of Curaçao. Unaware of legal circu…
FRANCE national gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux, ANJ, flags rising risks
France’s gambling sector recorded a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €14 billion ($15.9 billion) in 2024, reinforcing its status as the fourth…
FRANCE: Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, ANJ's 'L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux' strategy to keep pace with new forms of gaming and its key priorities'
The chairwoman of L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux spoke to Focus Gaming News about the regulator’s strategy to keep pace with new forms of ga…
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined 14 online operators a total of €77m
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined 14 online operators a total of €77m for offering services without a licence, in the latest crackdown o…
France’s gambling market hit €14 billion in 2024 as online bets climbed
France’s gambling sector recorded a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €14 billion ($15.9 billion) in 2024, reinforcing its status as the fourth…
UK Gambling Commission: Online gambling up 7% to $1.93 billion in Q1 2025
Online gambling in Great Britain posted solid growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in online slots, while in-p…
Swedish regulator hits FDJ subsidiary with AML penalty
Spooniker, a subsidiary operator of the French gambling giant FDJ United’s Kindred Group, has been hit with a SEK 10m (£778k) penalty in Sw…
Hard Rock has Applied for Ontario iGaming License, Fuelling PointsBet Canada Sale Rumours
According to a senior industry source, Hard Rock Digital has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for an igaming…