Wales Appoints Coordinators as UK Gambling Levy Comes into Effect
On April 6, 2025, the UK Government’s new legal tax on the gaming industry went into effect. This was a big change in how the government deals with gambling-related suffering….
On April 6, 2025, the UK Government’s new legal tax on the gaming industry went into effect. This was a big change in how the government deals with gambling-related suffering….
A few days ago, the UK government raised the money laundering risk level for the casino industry from low to medium. This occurred after the release of the Treasury’s 2025…
Greentube, a prominent supplier of casino content to the iGaming industry, is expanding its reach across Europe. This week, the provider announced that its cutting-edge portfolio has gone online with…
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit, is looking into tackling the promotion of illegal gambling offers across the Dutch media landscape. The authority has recently started a focused outreach to online…
In a surprising move that has drawn both praise and criticism, the Green Party has broken ranks with its opposition colleagues to support the coalition government’s new online casino legislation….
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has imposed a big fine on the gambling company Celton Manx Limited. The penalty of £3,937,500 was for the company’s failure to adhere…
According to the Gambling Commission, the UK’s gambling industry generated a total Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) of £15.6 billion between April 2023 and March 2024. This was a solid 3.5%…
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has recently revealed new information that shows that its efforts to protect players are still lowering dangerous gambling behaviour when playing at online…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has said that he would back plans to put new taxes on internet gaming sites. He is also open to banning them entirely if there…
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has raised alarms about an evolving and understudied threat in its most recent publication, the Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks. This threat is…
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has said that it will make big changes to how it punishes online casinos financially. These changes are meant to make enforcement more open, consistent,…
Italy’s Agency of Customs and Monopolies has formally approved 46 applications for online gambling operator licences. This is happening as the country gets ready to finish one of the biggest…
The British Horseracing Authority has issued a rallying call to everyone involved in the industry. It has launched a campaign to try and unite the sector in opposition to a…
Lithuania has recently implemented new regulations on how gambling can be advertised. This move comes in an attempt to reduce the accessibility of gaming and its potential harm to individuals…
The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) paid for a new report that talks about how quickly online prize draws and competitions (PDCs) are growing. These digital contests, which…
The Dutch Gambling Authority, also known as Kansspelautoriteit, and Anonymous Gamblers Around Gamblers have released the results of a gambling survey. It dates back to late 2024 and included members…
This week, the court at Frederiksberg announced its ruling in support of the Danish Gambling Authority to block 178 websites. These websites are not licensed to operate in the country…
Arabian Story may have claimed the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot last Thursday, but the male colt wasn’t the only winner. Thanks to an initiative by the Betting and Gaming…
New data shows a growing link between gaming and gambling behaviour among minors. That’s why Norwegian regulators are working harder to keep young people safe from gambling-related harm. The Norwegian…
Over the last couple of years, Ontario has become a premier hotspot for regulated retail and online gambling. However, the provincial government wants more. That way, they will ensure that…
This week, the Swedish Gambling Authority, also known as Spelinspektionen, said it would appeal a court decision that overturned a SEK 100 million ($10.4 million) fine that had been imposed…
The European Commission has stirred the pot across Europe this week, as it took legal action against Malta. EC claims that the country is systematically blocking the enforcement of the…
Sweden is taking steps towards creating a safer and more sustainable gambling sector for its consumers. Recently, the local government has proposed implementing a new ban on the so-called ‘gambling…
Betting and Gaming Council reports that all proceeds from this year’s edition of Britannia Stakes will be distributed between UK-based charity groups. For the sixth year in a row, revenue…
Soft2Bet continues to expand its footprint across Europe. Most recently, the owner of the popular brands Betinia and CampoBet signed a historic partnership deal with the Divisionsforeningen. The lucrative sponsorship…
Amid significant regulatory changes in the European Union, the Malta Gaming Authority has announced that it will repeal Article 13 of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive, with the repeal taking…
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland is putting effort into improving the local iGaming sector. This week, the gambling watchdog posted the results from its first public consultation on the…
Netherlands Gambling Authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit or KSA, might resort to imposing even stricter rules on the advertising of gambling products and operator conduct. Renske Fikkers Speaks on Stricter Regulation…
New York has made significant strides in relation to the widely discussed sweepstakes casinos. Attorney General Letitia James has recently issued a statement declaring that her office successfully pulled the…
This week, the Malta Gaming Authority issued its 2024 Annual Report. Thus, providing an outlook on what a leading gaming regulatory body does in a year. Titled “Resilience in Action,”…