Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Online casino in France: government meets stakeholders after delaying plans for regulation
The government held a meeting to take feedback from stakeholders.
France.- The government has held a meeting with gambling operators and o…
Finland confirms gambling licensing system no later than January 2026
Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that the country’s gambling system will become a licensing system no later than the beginn…
Ireland: Gambling Regulation Act Enacted
Two weeks ago, Dublin People covered the historic passing of the Gambling Regulation Act through Leinster House.
Within the last two week…
The launch of the Horseshoe Casino app in Ontario, Canada last week means Michiganites using the platform can now take their play across the border
The launch of the Horseshoe Casino app in Ontario last week means Michiganites using the platform can now take their play across the border…
Michigan regulator authorizes BetMGM to host multi-state internet poker with New Jersey players
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved BetMGM to operate multi-state online poker games, allowing players in Michigan to com…
Spanish gambling operators criticise move to reimpose advertising restrictions
The industry body Jdigital has called for the government to work with operators.
Spain.- The Spanish online gambling trade body Jdigital h…
Gambling in the Netherlands: health association calls for ban on all online gambling ads
The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care says gambling ads are a threat to young people.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch Asso…
Gambling in the Netherlands: health association calls for ban on all online gambling ads
The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care says gambling ads are a threat to young people.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch Asso…
UKGC pledges to combat economic threat of Black Market
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is ramping up efforts to combat unlicensed gambling, which it views as a serious threat to society and th…
EU Commission deems FDJ monopoly fair, but increases payment to €477m
The adjustment from €380m follows two 2020 complaints that the amount was too low.
Key points:
- The European Commission has called FDJ's…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board took a key step toward multi-state online poker by approving a request to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement
Pennsylvania is another step closer to launching multi-state poker after regulators gave their unanimous approval Wednesday for the state’s…
UK Gambling Commission embarks on black market study to improve monitoring efforts
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is developing its first ever comprehensive study of the UK black market to help improve its monitoring of…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has fined NetX Betting €675,000 for offering online gaming without a licence on two platforms
The Dutch gambling regulator said players Dutch players are able to access the company’s illegal offerings via Pferdewetten and BetBird.
T…
IAGR 2024 Conference keynote – Andrew Rhodes speech
21 October 2024
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Co…
Online gambling in Finland: regulated market could launch earlier than expected
Finland’s gambling legislation will be sent to the European Commission by the end of this year.
Finland.- The planned opening of a competi…
Gambling in Ukraine: industry body asks Google to stop blocking ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has asked Google to allow licensed gambling operators to advertise their services.
Ukraine.- The Ukra…
Ireland's new gambling regulation bill becomes law
17 October 2024
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Minister of State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, ha…
Ireland: Lottery betting ban to be considered in Seanad on Tuesday
A possible ban on bookies taking bets on the National Lottery will be considered in the Seanad on Tuesday 8/10. Bookies accepting bets on…
Brazil to impose restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gambling
The Brazilian government, under President Lula, announced plans to introduce restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gamblin…
Sweden mulls lowered gambling tax to fight black market
The Moderate Party politician tabled the motion in Sweden’s parliament yesterday (2 October) alongside several others that would aim to re-…
Massachusetts gaming regulators moving forward with long-stalled data collection project
Massachusetts gaming regulators are finally moving forward with a long-stalled data collection project dealing with problem gambling. Commi…
DraftKings agrees to $200K penalty after CEO’s social media misstep
DraftKings faces a $200,000 fine from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following a social media post by its CEO. Jason Robins…
Belgium Increases its Minimum Legal Gambling Age to 21
Legislators in Belgium have set the new minimum age limit for legal gambling access to 21 years, from the initial 18 years old. The governm…
One of the big igaming stories in Canada these days is a new open, competitive, regulated market soon to roll out in Alberta
The expected “go-live” date is sometime in early 2025, but a senior level executive source for an independent igaming operator currently li…
NC State Lottery Commission approves sports betting requirements
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission met Wednesday and approved requirements to open a Place of Public Accommodation for sports bett…
The German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has reported that it has received 1,500 tipoffs from the public about online gambling
The GGL says it has received around 1,500 tipoffs.
Germany.- The German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has reported that it has rece…
New York State Gaming Commission launches new advertising campaign
The new TV and radio campaign is called “A Chance to Dream” and reminds players that what is spent on games, benefits public schools.
US.-…
UKGC compliments lotteries for hard work on social strategies
Deputy CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Sarah Gardner, expressed hopes that the lottery sector will continue to work alongside the…
North Carolina Lottery Commission to hold public hearing on new pari-mutuel wagering rules
The commission has set a public hearing for October 8.
US.- North Carolina State Lottery Commission’s Sports Betting Committee has invited…
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA penalises operator over M&A-related management change
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has warned an unnamed operator that it could face a financial penalty for failing to full…