Industry
October 4, 2024
Sweden Mulls Possible Tax Reduction to Fight Scourge of Illegal Gambling
Swedish lawmaker Carl Nordblom has suggested that the country may indeed be forced to lower its gambling tax, giving operators more leeway to offer a competitive offer that should, in theory, enable licensed operators to combat the black market. Lawmaker Suggests Government to Renege on Gambling Tax This suggestion comes only a few months after […]
Industry
October 3, 2024
GamCare Extends Support for Problem Gambling with Night Chat Groups
GamCare, the largest British charity dedicated to aiding problem gamblers and helping them get back to their normal lives, has launched nighttime support group meets, a much-needed expansion of its overall services. GamCare Strengthens RG Measures with Chat Rooms The harm-prevention charity has hailed the opportunity to put in place further safeguards that help people […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
Spelinspektionen Says Channelization Rates Improve but Proving It Is Hard
Sweden is grappling with a low channelization rate, indicating that the regulated gambling market is struggling to retain players as offshore operators market aggressively and the industry is constrained by tight advertising rules. According to Spelinspektionen, the channelization rate in the country is improving, indicating that as many as 86% of all active players are […]
Industry
October 2, 2024
Italy Tightens Grip on Gambling Firms amid Concerns About Money Laundering
The global gambling industry is frequently used as a front for different unlawful activities such as money laundering for example. Despite the efforts of the operators, casinos, online gambling platforms and betting providers can fall victim to such illicit activities. Considering that gambling operators deal with significant sums, they are obligated to comply with different […]
Lottery
October 2, 2024
Allwyn Moves International Headquarters to Switzerland
Allwyn International AG, the company that previously operated out of the Czech Republic, has found a new home in Switzerland, reincorporating itself in the European country. Allwyn Moves Corporate Home to Switzerland The change of home turf has been accompanied by the transfer of €500 million ($553 million) worth of senior secured notes due in […]
Industry
September 30, 2024
Ex-UK Deputy PM Interviewed amid Election Betting Probe
Ahead of the General Election in the UK, a massive betting-related scandal erupted. The case involved politicians and police officers who fell under scrutiny over allegations of placing bets on the date of the election. Nearly two dozen individuals were investigated over political betting and using insider information to place bets for the election date […]
Sports
September 30, 2024
Arsenal vs. PSG 2024-25 Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Both Arsenal and PSG have been in terrific form. The French team is undefeated in the last 10 games, winning nine of those. The Gunners are even more impressive – they’re without a single loss in the last 14 competitive games, with eleven wins along the way. Both teams have been scoring a lot of […]
Casino
September 27, 2024
Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill Sparks Heated Debate Among Senators
Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 set off a hot debate among senators in the Oireachtas, with senators voicing both support and concern over the proposed legislation, which aims to modernize and regulate the fast-evolving gambling industry. The bill has sparked discussions on a broad range of issues, from gambling advertisements to protecting vulnerable groups like […]
Legal
September 25, 2024
Dutch Organizations Launch Class Action Lawsuits against Operators
Gamblers across Europe continue suing gambling firms in hopes of getting their money back. As the shift toward regulated gaming continues, customers are saying that companies shouldn’t have taken their money before securing a license. The latest such cases involve Dutch customers who are seeking compensation from online gambling firms that took their money before […]
Industry
September 25, 2024
Spelinspektionen to Study the Black Market
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, continues its fight to protect Swedish consumers from the harm caused by black market operators. To that end, the authority will now compile a new “situational study” of the situation that will help it in the future war on illegal gambling. The Regulator Aims to Protect the Public In its […]
