Business
January 12, 2024
DCMS Starts Search for National Lottery Community Fund Chair
Blondel Cluff, held the role of a chair of the National Lottery Community Fund for two years until her early resignation dating back to last summer. As a result, Paul Sweeney was appointed to the role of interim chair on August 1, 2023, for a 1-year contract or until a permanent chair is appointed, whichever […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
Swedish Gambling Authority Survey Reveals Worrying Trends
A November 2023 survey conducted by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) in collaboration with research company Enkätfabriken provides valuable insights into Swedes’ gambling habits and awareness levels. The data sheds light on key trends and sentiments related to gambling in the country and highlights the government’s ongoing efforts to curb gambling harm. Effective Regulation Requires Comprehensive […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
VAD in Belgium Supports Raising Gambling Age to 21
Across Europe, the minimum legal age required for gambling activities varies between 18 and 21. Unlike the United States, where the legal age for gambling and consuming alcohol is 21 in a majority of states, many countries on the Old Continent permit such activities after 18. The Flemish Expertise Center for alcohol, illegal drugs, psychoactive […]
Industry
January 11, 2024
Brigid Simmonds to Exit the BGC, Michael Dugher Steps in as Next Chair
Brigid Simmonds, chair of Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), will step down on April 20, 2024, the industry standards body announced. The announcement also noted that Michael Dugher, the council’s chief executive officer, will step in as the new chair from April 21. Brigid Simmonds has served the BGC since its inception in 2019 […]
Sports
January 11, 2024
Manchester United vs. Tottenham 2024 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
Neither team can be too proud of what they’ve done so far in the Premier League, but there’s plenty of time to move up in the standings. Tottenham has been on decent form lately, with four wins in the last five league games. Manchester United lost three of their last five games, and those losses […]
Industry
January 10, 2024
ASA Censors Danish Bingo Operator’s Ad for BCAP Code Breach
The UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has censored Happytiger ApS’ ad for allegedly using an individual under the age of 25 for marketing purposes. Under the BCAP Code rules, gambling ads are forbidden from featuring individuals who are or appear to be under the age of 25 […]
Industry
January 10, 2024
MGA Suspends Rush Gaming’s License
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced that it has decided to suspend the authorization awarded to Rush Gaming. Rush Gaming, holder of MGA License MGA/B2C/701/2019, will thus be unable to provide its products and services in jurisdictions under the authority of the MGA. The regulator pointed out that the decision is effective as of January […]
Legal
January 10, 2024
Gamesys Hit With £6M Fine from the UK Gambling Commission
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, is tasked with the regulation of such activities in the country. The Commission constantly monitors the market, ensuring licensees comply with the established regulations and the conditions of their license. Whenever breaches are uncovered, the regulator imposes penalties, and this is precisely the case with Gamesys […]
Industry
January 9, 2024
Spillemyndigheden Invites Danish Operators to Suggest New GoAML Indicators
Denmark’s gambling regulator, the Spillemyndigheden, has asked the gambling industry to weigh in on the country’s new AML system. Operated by the Money Laundering Secretariat, the GoAML solution flags potential instances of money laundering and terrorism financing. GoAML keeps track of AML reports in the country, providing the Money Laundering Secretariat with important information that […]
Industry
January 9, 2024
Carer Steals £75K from Thunderbirds Award-Winning Writer
Gambling addiction can often have dire consequences for the people suffering from it and even their families. People addicted to gambling can engage in criminal activities such as thefts and robberies. In one such case, a carer, who abused his position, allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of pounds from an Emmy award-winning film writer and […]
