Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Sweden Q3 turnover revealed as self-exclusion increases
Gambling companies operating in Sweden generated a total turnover of SEK6.8bn in the third quarter of 2022.
Spelinspektionen noted the fig…
UK’s Gambling Reform Could Cause Serious Damage, Asserts New Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the UK government are working on new plans for the gaming industry, although their approaches aren’t…
Igaming rules toughened in Denmark
The Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gaming regulator, has announced that it will no longer permit reactivation bonuses for lapsed players.
U…
Alberta Reverses UFC Betting Ban, Ontario ‘Encouraged’ by Integrity Commitment
The betting bans came in the wake of a UFC fight in November that allegedly attracted suspicious wagering patterns
The regulator of sports…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has awarded the state’s first sports betting licence to casino operator Encore Boston Harbor
Massachusetts regulators on Thursday unanimously approved Encore Boston Harbor's application for the state's first sports wagering operator…
THE HAGUE - The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is not taking enough action against web casinos operating from Curaçao
THE HAGUE - The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is not taking enough action against web casinos operating from Curaçao. This is the opinion of…
Sports betting regulation remains undefined in Brazil
There are 12 days before the Executive Branch meets the deadline set forth in Law No. 13,756/2018 to regulate fixed odds or sports betting…
Canada: UFC Betting Banned in Ontario Due to Integrity Concerns, Regulator Says
“In recent weeks, the AGCO has learned of publicized alleged incidents, including possible betting by UFC insiders, as well as reports of s…
Swiss Gambling Supervisory Authority adds IP blocking to 64 more unlicensed online gambling operators
For many years, foreign companies, mostly domiciled in off-shore states, have been offering gambling in Switzerland via the Internet. Bec…
Spain fines Codere, Betfair and 888sport for non-compliance with the Gaming Regulation Law
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs published the sanctions executed during the first half of 2022 against online gambling companies, affectin…
Lotteritilsynet, the Norwegian gambling regulator believes Kindred is still targeting Norwegian players
Lotteritilsynet believes Kindred is still targeting Norwegian players.
Norway.- Last month, Lotteritilsynet, the Norwegian gambling regula…
Entain granted gaming and poker licences in Germany
21 November 2022
Entain plc ("Entain" or the “Group”)
Entain granted gaming and poker licences in Germany
Entain plc (LSE: ENT), the glo…
Sports Wagering Operator Applications Submitted to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Applications received for Category 1 and Category 3 licenses Ahead of the November 21, 2022 2PM application deadline, 15 total sports wager…
Ireland’s gambling laws will soon change – and here’s what it will mean for betting firms and the public
No advertising between 5.30am and 9pm
Inducements to entice gamblers to be banned
Companies must register with new regulatory authority…
Mass. Gaming Commission Debates Rules for Sports Betting Ads
Regulators hosted a roundtable Monday as they continue to mull new ad regulations
Regulators called together representatives of the sports…
Swedish Government to Introduce Licensing Requirement for Gambling Software Suppliers
Invitation to an information meeting regarding permits for handling gambling software
The Swedish Government has proposed that, from 1 J…
UK gambling surpasses $1.8B in taxes in H1, but Lottery and iGaming duties down
UK gaming tax intake has risen in H1 of 2022-23. For the six months to September 30, provisional betting and gaming tax revenue was up by 1…
Australian regulator orders audit of bookmakers Sportsbet, Bet365
Nov 3 (Reuters) - Australia's financial crime watchdog on Thursday ordered an audit of Sportsbet, the country's largest online betting hous…
European Commission raises igaming money laundering threat level
European Commission raises igaming money laundering threat level
The European Commission has placed online gambling at the highest threat…
Nigeria: FIRS Introduces Real-time Direct Collection Of Taxes From Online Gaming Transactions
FIRS introduces real-time direct collection of taxes from online gaming transactions
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has issued…
Ontario online gaming transition period ends
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says that it will now take action against any operators that haven’t obtained licences…
Spain’s Gambling Ecosystem To Undergo a Shift Following Approval of New Legislation
On October 26, the Health and Consumer Affairs Committee of Spain’s Senate gave the green light to a bill that will introduce several chang…
French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published new guidelines on the promotion of gambling offers and incentives to consumers.
They form part of the authority's wider review of the country's gambling advertising standards, currently undertaken with the support of me…
Saskatchewan Government Announces New Crown Corporation Changes To The Structure Of Lotteries And Gaming
CANADA, October 28 - Released on October 27, 2022
The Government of Saskatchewan will soon be establishing a new commercial crown corporat…
New guidelines on the promotion of gambling offers in France have been issued by the regulator, L’Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ).
Advertising standards are currently under review in France and ANJ has taken the opportunity to review "commercial offers" such as bonuses…
Massachusetts Gaming regulators lay aside DraftKings’ request to revisit sports betting timeline
Gaming Commission Asked to Reconsider Staggered Launch of Sports Betting
Gaming regulators lay aside DraftKings’ request to revisit sports…
Germany: Federal Fiscal Court rules sales from slot machines are still subject to VAT
Munich’s Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) ruled on September 26 that sales from the operation of slot machines are still subject to value-added t…