Industry
October 18, 2024
Illegal Gambling in Turkey Fuels Youth Crisis, Politician Warns
It takes a comprehensive approach to effectively combat unlawful gambling, especially in the digital age. Illegal online gambling operations are easy to set up and can bring exponential harm which is why countries across the globe constantly fight the black market. During a recent speech, one MP in Turkey warned about the dangers of illegal […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
DCMS Reiterates Commitment to Thriving UK Gambling
Lisa Nandy, the UK’s new head of the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, has reiterated the British government’s desire to grow gaming responsibly. According to her, the government is committed to striking the right balance between a thriving industry and problem gambling support. Nandy Wants UK Gambling to Thrive In the Commons, MP […]
Business
October 17, 2024
Kindred Publishes Financial Update as Part of FDJ’s Takeover
Online gaming operator Kindred Group, has published a new financial update as part of its tender offer by the French national lottery operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ). Kindred is set to publish its full report on October 25. The Results Are in Line with Earlier Projections Kindred noted that the publication of its unaudited […]
Industry
October 17, 2024
Ireland Passes Landmark Bill to Strengthen Gambling Regulation
Similar to the UK, Ireland is going through major changes in its gambling regulations. This is possible under a proposal called the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022, which supports the development of a robust framework regarding the gambling sector that combats harm and problem gambling, fights against the black market and notably, develops an independent statutory […]
Sports
October 17, 2024
Liverpool vs. Chelsea 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both Liverpool (6-0-1) and Chelsea (4-2-1) have been without a loss in the Premier League for a long time. The Reds won their last three EPL games, while the Blues have been without a defeat since August. Another similarity between these two is that they’ve been great scoring-wise in the 2024-25 season. All this promises […]
Lottery
October 16, 2024
Irish National Lottery in Hot Water with Regulator
Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the company operating the Irish National Lottery, has responded to findings of a license breach between September and October 2022. The National Lottery Regulator of Ireland’s annual report shows the breach originated from a technical glitch with third-party software used by the “Check My Numbers” feature of the National Lottery website. […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Flutter CEO: UK Tax Hike Would Be in No One’s Interest
Peter Jackson, chief executive officer of Flutter Entertainment, commented on the UK’s ongoing gambling reforms amid talks about tax hikes. Echoing his recent point about the US market, he suggested that high tax rates tend to have adverse effects. Labour Should Speed Up the Regulatory Process In a post on LinkedIn, Jackson said that was […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Dutch Lawmakers Want Age Verification for iGaming and Porn
Lawmakers in the Netherlands have supported the introduction of age verification measures for online gambling amid recent regulatory failures. The country, which launched regulated iGaming a few years ago, continues to struggle to hit the right regulatory balance. An End to Underage Gambling and Pornography Consumption The latest appeal for robust age verification measures comes […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Bulgaria Takes Down More than 2.5K Illegal Gambling Websites
Just like other European countries, Bulgaria constantly monitors its online gambling market. In the event of uncovering illegal online gambling websites, the country’s National Revenue Agency (NRA), takes action by taking down such black market operators. Crackdown on Unlawful Gambling Continues In one recent operation, the Agency confirmed it shut down thousands of illegal gambling […]
Poker
October 16, 2024
Irish Poker Tournaments Face Uncertainty Amid Upcoming Gambling Bill
Irish poker tournaments might soon be in trouble due to new gambling rules coming to Ireland. Fintan Gavin, who runs tournaments and plays poker, is worried about how the upcoming Gambling Regulation Bill could affect live poker in the country. Uncertainty Around New Rules Poses Risk to Irish Poker Festivals, Says Fintan Gavin Fintan Gavin […]
