Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
UK: World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos
World famous icons of British tourism and entertainment at risk unless Government moves to support casinos
Over 100 casinos at risk includ…
Norway submits new Gambling legislation to EC
The legislation will now be subject to a standstill period until November 13.
08/14/20
The European Commission will scrutinise N…
Ukraine Announces License Fees as per New Gambling Law
Ukraine’s new gambling legislation would allow the functioning of ground casinos in five-star hotels in the capital city of Kyiv and four-s…
Federal bill looks to national phase out of greyhound racing
CHARLESTON — Opponents of greyhound racing are taking their fight national with a new bill in Congress to phase out the sport that would ha…
German States in Discussion Over Possible Transition Period for iGaming
Several German states are in discussions over a potential transition period that could allow operators to continue offering online casino p…
Dutch Regulator Issued 14 Warnings for COVID-19-related Ads
Dutch Regulator Issued 14 Warnings for COVID-19-related Ads IN SUMMARY: Kansspelautoriteit, the Netherlands' gambling regulator, sent 14 wa…
Main Netherlands iGaming Regulator Ordered to Reevaluate Its Licensing Protocols
The main regulatory body for the iGaming industry in the Netherlands, the KSA, or officially Kansspelautoriteit has been ordered to reevalu…
UK GC data shows May recovery for UK sports betting; virtuals and poker down
New data published by the Gambling Commission shows a May recovery for sports betting after months of sports cancellations and lockdowns…
Nevada Gaming Commission Approves ‘First Step’ To Expand Cashless Wagering at Casinos
The Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday backed several rule changes to encourage use of cashless wagering systems at the state’s gaming prope…
Mississippi Gaming Commission Meeting Report
Friday, June 19, 2020
June 18 Meeting
The Mississippi Gaming Commission held its regular monthly meeting on…
State-run People’s Bank of China pledges to crack down on gambling-related cross-border capital flow
Combating cross-border gambling-related financial chains will be a “major political mission” assigned by China’s Central Government, accord…
UK: Influential group of MPs calls for total ban on gambling advertising
Exclusive: report proposing far tighter regulation for industry could shape government review
Gambling adverts should be banned, an influe…
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 lan…
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 Entert…
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 tha…
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 a…
The Nevada Gaming Control Board releases memo outlining health and safety polices for casinos must include in COVID-19 prevention plan
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Friday released a memo outlining health and safety policies that casinos must include in their COVID-19…
Malta Announces Gradual Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions
Malta Announces Gradual Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions
VALLETTA — Malta has announced a gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions as t…
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 Re…
AGA Applauds New Regulations Allowing Gaming Companies to Apply for Small Business Loans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2020
CONTACT
Caroline Ponseti
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
202-774-1278
WASHINGTON – The Small Busi…
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 S…
Nevada gaming regulators outline steps for reopening casinos
CLICK HERE to read the Procedures for Reopening casinos after Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19 from the Nevada Gaming Control Board
I…
Sweden to Limit Online Betting During Coronavirus Outbreak
STOCKHOLM (REUTERS) - Sweden said on Thursday it would introduce a limit on how much punters could gamble in online casinos for the duratio…
Gambling activities to be resumed in Colombia with some restrictions
Last week, the Colombian government decided to end the shutdown put in place to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and allow gambling businesses t…
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 n…
‘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-burn…
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 Cour…