Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Warning Issued to Swedish Gambling Operators over Bonus Rules
The gambling regulator of Sweden, Spelinspektionen, has issued warnings to all licensed gambling operators over bonus offers. This comes af…
Norway Watchdog Bans Payments to Six Malta-Based Gambling Firms
The Norwegian Gaming Authority has banned transactions with six Malta-based gambling companies, which it says are operating “illegally” wit…
Seventy Operators Approved for Italian License
Italy is about to see the biggest expansion of its iGaming in years, after Agenzia della Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), the country's state-s…
Tabcorp reportedly files complaint against Lottoland
Lottoland’s newest offering, ‘jackpot betting’, has drawn the ire of rival companies, with the company entering talks with the online betti…
NETHERLANDS – Minister hints to cooling off period for bad actors
NETHERLANDS – Minister hints to cooling off period for bad actors
Netherlands
February 8, 2019
by Richard van Schaik
Today, the M…
The UK Gambling Commission brings in new rules to enhance safety and player protection for online gamblers
The Gambling Commission is bringing in new rules for online gaming firms to try to make gambling safer and fairer.
Operators will need to…
Netherlands: 5 February 2019 – D-Day Remote Gambling Act
Only a few more days to go: on 5 February 2019, there will be the final vote in the Dutch Senate on the introduction of the Remote Gambling…
New York State Gaming Commission Conditionally Approves Proposed Sports Wagering Regulations
On January 28, 2019, the New York State Gaming Commission (“Commission”) voted to conditionally approve proposed sports wagering regulation…
Denmark considers gambling advertising ban during live sport
Director of Danske Spil, Niels Folmann, has called for a UK-style gambling advertising ban during live sports to be introduced in Denmark…
New York Advances Bill For Gambling Study That Could Last Until 2023
As New York slowly but surely positions itself to launch retail sports betting this year, some lawmakers are pushing a proposal to study th…
Nevada Sports Betting Regulations Amended by State Gaming Commission
Nevada’s sports betting regulations have been amended by the state Gaming Commission
On Thursday, the state’s chief regulatory authority a…
NYS Gaming Commission to discuss sports betting regulations next week
January 24, 2019 02:39 PM
ALBANY, N.Y. (WHEC) -- We'll soon get a look at how sports betting could be regulated in New York.
Despite a ru…
The Netherlands: Gambling Authority opens public consultation on draft “Supervisory Agenda 2019”
Earlier this week, the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, “KSA”) published its draft Supervisory Agenda for 2019. The Supe…
Parliament wants your opinion on links between games and gambling
In the midst of all the hullabaloo over at Westminster right now, you'd think video games were at the bottom of the Parliamentary priority…
Spain Hopes Its Gambling Sector Can Save Crumbling Economy
30-second summary
Spain is still recovering from the global recession
Gambling generates a significant amount of revenue
The country l…
Uganda prohibits sports betting
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has issued an order that effectively bans sports betting in the country. As per the order, new licences…
Prosecuting under the updated U.S. Federal Wire Act won’t be easy
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently decided to change its position of the Federal Wire Act. Whereas it previously said that the…
Pennsylvania warns online gambling licensees to comply with new Wire Act opinion
Pennsylvania gaming regulators are warning their online licensees to ensure their operations are compliant with the US Department of Justic…
SWEDEN: New Swedish gambling legislation from 1 January 2019
Since the new gambling legislation came into effect in Sweden on 1 January 2019, a number of gambling license applications have been submit…
Greece: The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has publishing an updated list of rules on online gambling regulations
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has publishing an updated list of rules on online gambling regulations. The new rule has amendments t…
Greece launches new consultation on iGaming rules
Greece launches new consultation on iGaming rules
16 January 2019
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has given the industry…
Bahamas Gaming Board report to examine pros and cons of national lottery
Gaming Board report to examine pros and cons of national lottery
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Tourism and Aviation Minister with responsibility for g…
Sweden’s gaming regulatory body, the Spelinspektionen, has released an annual survey analysing the country’s gaming habits in 2018
Spelinspektionen releases comprehensive gambling study for 2018
Number of gamers in Sweden remains unchanged at rate of participation of…
Netherlands Issues Record Fines; Impact on iGaming Legislation to be Seen
Netherlands Issues Record Fines; Impact on iGaming Legislation to be Seen
Has the struggle to regulate iGaming in the Netherlands experi…
Spain: New guidelines for the prevention of fraud
Authors: Elisa Lorenzo/Paula González de Castejón
The Spanish gambling regulator (the General Directorate for Gambling Affairs or “D…
Twitch Under Investigation Regarding Ads For Illegal Gambling Sales
Twitch, a streaming service with ties to many forms of gambling as well as a television subscription service, is under fire in the UK. The…
Arkansas Racing Commission Approves Draft Casino Rules for Public Comment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Lawmakers, lawyers and lobbyists packed the state racing commission's meeting Thursday to debate the effects of a casin…