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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Illinois Gaming Board moves to ban credit cards for online sports betting
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is tightening its regulations on sports wagering, advancing a rule that would prohibit the use of credit ca…
IGT secures UAE licence as GCGRA signs MOU with New Jersey
IGT has secured approval as a gaming supplier in the United Arab Emirates, as the UAE regulator partners with its counterpart in New Jersey…
UAE’s GCGRA signs MOU with New Jersey gaming enforcement division
The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has announced a new MOU with the US state of New Jersey’s gaming enforceme…
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…
Gov. DeSantis Taps Florida Lottery, Gambling Regulator to Join Migrant Crackdown
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Thursday more state agencies will partner with federal authorities to apprehend undocumented migrants, i…
llinois Gaming Board (IGB) Adopts Proposed New Rules including a Prohibition on Using Credit Cards for Sports Wagering among Other Regulatory Measures at April Meeting
CHICAGO—The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) adopted proposed new rules at its April 24, 2025, meeting, including a prohibition on the use of cr…
New Minnesota betting bill would prohibit push notifications
The Minnesota Legislature has seen another gambling measure come across its desk as lawmakers continue to file legislation that would autho…
Dutch gambling operators concerned as regulator reports rise in black market activity
The KSA has recognised that new controls led to a rise in players using unlicensed gambling sites.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling…
Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen survey highlights difficult in distinguishing licensed gambling offerings
The survey found that almost three-quarters of Swedish gamblers couldn’t distinguish between licensed and unlicensed products.
Sweden.-…
Sports betting and gamification on WLA’s radar says Andreas Kötter, WLA President
Sports is a big business, and while it may not be front-and-centre in the realm of lotteries it is an increasingly important component of t…
Michigan Gaming Control Board continues cease-and-desist campaign
The Michigan, US, gaming regulator has continued its tirade against operators it says are illegally offering their services to players. Th…
UK Gambling Commission flags rising money laundering and terrorist financing risks
The UK Gambling Commission has warned operators of rising money laundering and terrorist financing risks, including AI deepfakes and crypto…
France Strengthens Anti-Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Measures in the iGaming Sector
France Strengthens Anti-Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Measures in the iGaming Sector
The French National Gambling Authority (ANJ) has re…
Irish regulator calls on lottery firms and others to register licence interest
Lottery companies, alongside other Irish betting and gaming stakeholders, have been encouraged to register interest in the country’s new li…