Industry
June 3, 2024
Netherlands to Introduce Affordability Checks, Enhanced Duty of Care
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), published important changes to the country’s Responsible Gaming Policy Rules. The changes are expected to come into force a few months from now and seek to strengthen the rules related to player protection and responsible gambling. In particular, the KSA said that under the new rules, that […]
Industry
June 3, 2024
GambleAware Receives £49.5M in Donations for 2023-24 Financial Year
GambleAware, the UK’s leading gambling addiction treatment and prevention charity, disclosed details regarding the donations it received for the 2023/24 financial year. Last week, the charity confirmed that for the aforementioned period, it received £49.5 million ($63 million) in voluntary donations from the gambling industry. Operating as a charity, GambleAware uses donations to continue its […]
Business
May 31, 2024
Kaizen Enhances Leadership with Two Major Appointments
Kaizen Gaming, a leading global GameTech operator, has unveiled a major leadership addition. According to the company, Aris Dimarakis, its chief operating officer, will now also undertake the role of deputy chief executive officer. According to Kaizen Gaming, Dimarakis will step into the office on June 1, 2024. As the company’s chief operating officer, Dimarakis […]
Industry
May 31, 2024
Scammer Screenshots Winning Snooker Slip, Robs Rightful Winner
After he learned that he had won £1,300 ($1,651) with a betting slip on the Snooker World Championship, 65-year-old David ‘DJ’ Gardiner was in owe. The bettor staked £100 ($127) on Kyren Wilson to win the Crucible Crown at odds of +1200. When Wilson eventually defeated Jak Jones on May 6, Gardiner decided to share […]
Industry
May 31, 2024
Safer Gambling Week to Kick Off on November 18, EGBA Confirms
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced the official dates for this year’s European Safer Gambling Week, an industry event that celebrates and promotes responsible gambling. According to the association’s official announcement, this year’s European Safer Gambling Week will take place from November 18 to November 24, 2024. Companies within the industry are […]
Industry
May 31, 2024
Study Suggests 73% of UK Gambling Industry Employees Like Their Job
Across the United Kingdom, thousands of people are employed by the gambling industry. Retail betting outlets and casinos provide a wide range of opportunities for workers in different parts of the country. At the same time, the expansion of online gambling paves the way for new remote job opportunities. Now, a new survey, published by […]
Legal
May 31, 2024
Dutch Court Rules in Favor of Bwin in €94K Player Loss Case
A gambler who lost nearly €100,000 ($108,200) with Entain-owned Bwin, prior to the establishment of the gambling regulations in the Netherlands, saw his lawsuit rejected earlier this week. The gambler, represented by Benzi Loonstein, a lawyer with extensive experience in such matters, filed the lawsuit with the Zeeland-West Brabant Court, CasinoNieuws reports. In its legal […]
Industry
May 29, 2024
bet365 and SGA Have Appeals Over 2021 Penalty Fee Rejected
Leading global betting brand founded in 2000, bet365, and the Swedish Gaming Authority (SGA) have had their appeals on a dispute originating in 2021 rejected by a Court of Appeal in Jönköping. Backstory On March 28, 2020, the sports betting brand that currently employs 7,000+ people and counts more than 90 million customers worldwide provided […]
Industry
May 29, 2024
Sweden: BOS Warns Tax Increase May Link to Rise in Problem Gambling
Ahead of the increase in the gambling tax rate in Sweden, a new report highlighted the potential negative impact of the change. The current tax rate of 18% is expected to increase to 22% for Swedish gambling operators effective from July 1, 2024. This change is expected to bring additional tax revenue but along with […]
Industry
May 29, 2024
Danish Gambling Authority Seeks Feedback on New Game Data Reporting Rules
Last week, Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gambling authority, announced an update to its game data reporting requirements. The changes are meant to be implemented by 2025. The proposal has been designed to improve upon the current methods of regulation within the country’s gambling industry for greater transparency and more accurate reports. Stakeholders Urged to Comment on […]
