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Industry
March 20, 2025
Finland Moves Toward Gambling Market Liberalization with New Legislation
Finland is on the cusp of a milestone shift in its gambling landscape, as the government has formally introduced a bill to Parliament that would dismantle Veikkaus’ long-standing monopoly over online gambling by the end of 2026. If implemented, the proposed legislation will open the Finnish market to international gambling companies under a new licensing […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
Celebrity Sweepstakes Endorsements Fuel Debate over Gambling Loopholes
Sweepstakes casinos remain a booming industry, allowing players to engage with casino-style games and win real money. However, critics have argued their business model could enable such businesses to sidestep mainstream gambling laws. As the debate surrounding sweepstakes continues, several such operators have taken measures to enhance accountability and transparency and further differentiate their offerings. […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
Maryland Lists Legal and Known Illegal Operators
Maryland Lottery and Gaming, an organization tasked with overseeing the gambling market in the Free State, has published a list of all licensed operators. In addition to that, it also published a list of all unlicensed gaming companies that have been ordered to halt their operations in Maryland. Betting and DFS Are the Only Legal […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
EL Names Industry Heavyweight Baeveghem as Secretary General
The European Lotteries, the European umbrella organization of national lotteries operating games of chance, including sports betting, announced the appointment of a new secretary general. The appointee is set to step into the office later this year and continue to grow and strengthen the organization’s unique societal mission. EL Names a New Secretary General According […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
UKGC Slaps Corbett Bookmakers with $890,000 Fine
Family-owned brick-and-mortar gambling operator that runs 36 betting shops, Corbett Bookmakers Limited, has been hit with a £686,070 ($890,000) fine following an investigation by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC). The inquiry uncovered serious lapses in social responsibility and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) practices, prompting regulatory action. Independent Audit, Necessary Beyond the financial penalty, the company […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
New HMRC Report Highlights UKGC’s Dedication to AML and CTF
The UK’s tax, payments and customs authority, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), recently released a new report, highlighting the role of the gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, in the fight against money laundering. The report pointed to improvement in certain areas, considering that the number of supervised gambling operators identified as high risk marked a […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
Romania Eliminates Self-Exclusion Policy Loophole
As of February 2025, more than 14,000 Romanians had requested to be self-excluded from gambling, according to data from the National Office for Gambling (ONJN). Romania has now taken a series of measures to close a significant loophole in its self-exclusion policy in an attempt to further improve its efficiency. Automatic Restrictions Across All Sites […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
Thai Academics Call for Referendum on Entertainment Complexes
Thailand is all but guaranteed to introduce casino resorts, not just in jurisprudence, but in reality, with four locations for such properties already announced publicly by the government. However, this has not lessened opposition against the draft law, which is still undergoing finalization, and several academics have voiced support for a referendum during a roundtable […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
New Proposal Seeks to Legalize Casinos in South Carolina
Newly proposed legislation seeks to revitalize one out of three counties across South Carolina by bringing casino gambling. As with any legislation, its success depends on the support of lawmakers but if the new proposal gets a green light, it may bring a game-changer $1 billion casino project to Orangeburg county. Another Push for Casino […]
Industry
March 19, 2025
NCAA Prez Warns of Player Abuse as March Madness Kicks off
The NCAA expects cases of athlete abuse to skyrocket with March Madness. The organization’s president, Charlie Baker, highlighted this as a major problem and urged regulators to outlaw player prop bets. The Growth of Betting Has Had a Few Adverse Effects Since the PASPA was repealed in 2018, America’s attitude toward sports betting has quickly […]
