Regulatory Newsletter (11-23 May)
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Jeremy Kleiman, Chair of Saiber LLC's Gaming Law Practice discussed the enhanced gambling ad standards and accessible self-exclusion measures implemented in New Jersey
Expert Insights: Jeremy Kleiman on Strengthening Responsible Gaming Measures in New Jersey
·In a bid to bolster responsible gaming initiatives, New Jersey has recently introduced new standards for gambling advertisements and enhanced self-exclusion measures. These measures aim to protect the public from misleading or harmful advertising while providing easier access to support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction.
Don Bourgeois, Counsel at Fogler Rubinoff, sheds light on the examination of marketing and advertising practices in Ontario's iGaming industry
Exclusive Interview with Don Bourgeois, Counsel at Fogler Rubinoff: Examining Marketing and Advertising in Ontario's iGaming Industry
·The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is seeking to prohibit sports gambling companies in Ontario from using athletes, celebrities, and other figures that may appeal to minors in their internet gambling advertisements. The proposed rules would also ban the use of cartoon figures, social media influencers, and symbols or role models that ar…
Europe
A report by the UK Treasury Select Committee highlights concerns over the absence of intrinsic value in cryptocurrencies and calls for their regulation as gambling
The UK Gambling Commission has published its evidence gaps and priorities paper, outlining its commitment to evidence-based development in gambling regulation
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that a gambling advertisement by Kwiff on the Portsmouth FC website breached regulations
The All-Party Betting & Gaming group (APPG) in the UK, a parliamentary group focused on the gambling industry, has formally closed but intends to establish an informal network
Operator SkillOnNet will pay £305,150 and undergo an independent third-party audit as a result of breaching the UK Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice
An amendment of Sweden's Gaming Act grants Spelinspektionen expanded authority, including the ability to block electronic payments
The Supreme Administrative Court of Sweden is contemplating a shift in penalty fee calculation for gambling operators, potentially basing it on gross gaming revenue (GGR)
BML Group, owned by Betsson, faces a $2.6 million conditional fine and a marketing prohibition in Finland after violating the country's Lotteries Act
Spain's gambling regulator, the DGOJ, has identified possible match-fixing violations through its SIGMA unit and will collaborate with the National Police for a criminal investigation
German court upholds regulator's authority to ban licensed gambling operators from advertising on affiliate sites featuring illegal offerings
Online gambling operator 888 has announced the sale of its Latvian business to Paf Consulting in a deal valued at up to €28.3 million, as part of its strategy to streamline its asset base
North America
North Carolina lawmakers discuss a bill to legalize and regulate video gambling machines, aiming to generate revenue for education and address concerns about illegal gambling activities
Efforts to legalize sports betting in Minnesota face obstacles, including the involvement of Native American Tribes and the need for bipartisan support
Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman has stated that the current legislative session does not have enough time to pass sports betting legislation
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has announced a hearing where DraftKings will be required to provide an explanation for accepting unauthorized bets on a tennis event
The Sports Betting Alliance urges Rhode Island lawmakers to amend legislation and establish a competitive iGaming market, citing benefits such as increased tax revenue and improved consumer protection
Pennsylvania Senator Gene Yaw has introduced legislation to establish regulations and taxation on skill video games, aiming to legalize and support the growing industry in the state
New Jersey lawmakers propose mandatory compulsive gambling treatment for individuals under 21 found betting in casinos, aiming to address the high prevalence of underage gambling
South America
Brazil's Justice Minister has launched a national investigation into soccer match-fixing, with potential international repercussions
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is increasing its operations in Brazil in response to upcoming government regulation, aiming to combat match-fixing
Australia
Australia's Communications Minister Michelle Rowland warns against the current state of gambling advertising, as independent MP Zoe Daniel introduces a bill seeking an outright ban on gambling ads
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against CS:GO Roll, an illegal online gambling site, by issuing a warning to its operator, Feral Holdings Ltd
New South Wales (NSW) introduces a ban on gambling-related exterior signage at pubs and clubs as part of efforts to address problem gambling in the state
Despite facing widespread criticism, TikTok has quietly expanded its trial of wagering partnerships, allowing more sports gambling ads to target Australian users
Betchoice, an online sports and betting agency operating as Unibet in Australia, has been fined $60,000 for breaching advertising regulations
Other
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) sends a strong message to offshore licensees, emphasizing compliance with local regulations
Kenya's Media Council urges media organizations to uphold licensing regulations and exercise vigilance in gambling advertising to protect investors
Lottery.com, an online lottery business, discloses material weakness in its accounting non-compliance and grapples with an ongoing class action lawsuit due to alleged false statements