Gambling Regulatory Updates
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Europe
Denmark
Danish Gambling Authority allows B2B license applications from Sep 1, 2024, with new portal for managing certificates. (source)
Germany
GGL to review gambling advertising impact for new federal code by 2026. Study will inform improvement. (source)
German regulator warns against illegal betting during Euro 2024 kickoff, urges players to use licensed operators. (source)
Ireland
NI Assembly group calls for stricter regulation of loot boxes in video games in Northern Ireland. (source)
Report recommends public health approach to gambling, financial levy on operators, highlights 2.3% with gambling problem. (source)
Lithuania
Lithuanian parliament voted to raise gambling tax by 2%, funds to educate public and media. (source)
Malta
MGA requires B2C licensees to report ADR proceedings via Licensee Portal in accordance with Directive 5 2018. (source)
Netherlands
New secretary of state for legal protection to oversee gambling policy in the Netherlands government. (source)
Dutch officials respond to concerns on tax treaty between Curaçao and Malta for igaming companies. (source)
Dutch gambling regulator fines companies for accepting Dutch players, creates new Online Duty of Care Department. (source)
Dutch gambling regulator focuses on prevention, supervision, and enforcement during Euro 2024 with educational campaigns. (source)
Operators must set spending limits and conduct financial checks for customers, with pop-up messages every 30 min. (source)
Peter-Paul de Goeij stepping down from NOGA role, hands over duties to Eric Konings. (source)
Spain
Urbiola named secretary general for consumption and gaming to oversee Spain's strict gambling updates. (source)
Sweden
Swedish Spelinspektionen joins ULIS to protect sports integrity, requiring gambling operators to report threats. (source)
Linköping court lifted injunction against Zimpler AB, sparking appeal from Swedish regulator over illegal gambling promotion. (source)
Kanon Gaming Limited fined SEK 7 million for player protection breaches and Swedish gaming law violations. (source)
UK
MPS and Gambling Commission investigate general election betting for unfair advantage using confidential information. (source)
UK Gambling Commission studying insider betting on UK general election date with bets over £199. (source)
Leading UK charity urges government to ban sports and pre-watershed gambling ads due to public support and risks. (source)
UK public concerned over Gambling Commission's online gambling affordability checks, data reveals negative opinion. (source)
Northern & Shell's lawsuit against Gambling Commission postponed until next year, to be held in October 2025. (source)
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USA
Florida
Seminole Tribe of Florida keeps exclusive sports betting rights after US Supreme Court ruling. (source)
Florida Gov. signs bill protecting personal information of Gaming Control Commission members for safety. (source)
Illinois
Illinois governor signs new spending plan including changes to state's sports betting tax rates. (source)
Louisiana
Louisiana governor appoints Christopher Hebert as chairman of Gaming Control Board to regulate sports wagering. (source)
Massachusetts
Massachusetts gaming officials assessing advertising impacts on youth and problem gamblers in sports betting industry. (source)
Michigan
Michigan budget includes $1.9m for 14 new staff at Gaming Control Board and $3m for Compulsive Gambling Prevention. (source)
Nebraska
Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to recommend one finalist for executive director to Governor Jim Pillen. (source)
New Jersey
Task force lead by AG Platkin to examine problem gambling impact on vulnerable communities in NJ. (source)
North Carolina
North Carolina House proposes sports betting tax revenue distribution modifications, allocating more funds to various programs. (source)
Ohio
Ohio Casino Control Commission enhances advertising rules, expands integrity monitoring, proactively identifying integrity concerns. (source)
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Senator introduces Bill 1211 to prevent gambling companies from targeting those on self-exclusion list. (source)
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to review legality of skill game machines, following other states' scrutiny. (source)
Tennessee
Tennessee SWC fines ZenSports and Fanatics for violations including insufficient reserves and self-exclusion list breaches. (source)
Washington DC
DC Council approves budget with digital sports betting provision, ending FanDuel monopoly, welcoming new operators July 15th. (source)
Canada
Alberta opens online gambling market, moving past AGLC monopoly with new regulated operators and Bill 16. (source)
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South America
Argentina
Buenos Aires tightens measures against child gambling, closes registry of licenses, and focuses on age verification. (source)
Colombia
Colombian regulator Coljuegos and National Health Superintendence sign agreement to strengthen gambling surveillance, fund health initiatives. (source)
Australia
RWA bans credit card payments for online betting to protect vulnerable Australians and promote consistent regulation. (source)
ACMA warns Kayo for breaching gambling ad rules during 267 live sport events. (source)
Other
Armenia
Armenian Parliament passes bills regulating gambling activities, introducing large winnings tax and taxing smaller winnings. (source)
Indonesia
Minister urges Indonesian NAPs to block foreign internet lines suspected of hosting online gambling sites. (source)
Indonesian President prohibits social aid for online gamblers, prioritizing support for families affected by gambling. (source)
Kazakhstan
Kazakh gambling operators concerned over new payment regulations. (source)
Philippines
Proposed ban on online gambling in the Philippines due to recent illegal activities; fines or imprisonment. (source)
Turkey
Investors seek compensation from Entain for failure to disclose historic offences. (source)