Gambling News - 'Europe'
Industry
May 31, 2023
Odds On Compliance Announces Launch of Playbook Europe
The Playbook Europe is a comprehensive overview of the regulatory environment across a number of verticals, including daily fantasy sports, iLottery, sports betting, igaming, and land-based properties. This project is an ambitious aggregate that will help stakeholders be up to date with all they need to know about specific jurisdictions, prior to business entry. Playbook […]
Industry
May 31, 2023
BETBY Forges Ahead with Corporate Social Responsibility Project
To this end, BETBY will work with Common Ground, a community center in Riga, Latvia, where the operator has a strong presence. The center is offering support to civilians who have been forced out of their homes because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, waged on the country by its belligerent neighbor, Russia. BETBY to […]
Industry
May 30, 2023
Sweden’s Gambling Sector Revenues Level Out as the Market Settles Down
The past few years have seen Sweden’s gambling industry undergo significant changes, motivated by the government’s commitment to enduring player protection and responsible gambling practices. Despite gambling revenue leveling out, operators in the country can still bring in substantial profits and contribute to a sustainable and socially responsible gambling landscape. The Industry Has Reached an […]
Industry
May 30, 2023
DSWV Directs Attention to Objections to Advertising Ban
The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) published a press release on its website to direct the public attention to the opposition to the proposed ban on sports betting advertising by the federal states expressed by one of the CDU members of parliament from Saxon-Anhalt, Tobias Krull. Impeding on Federal States’ Powers In his statement, Krull […]
Industry
May 30, 2023
Camilla Rosenberg Remains at the Helm of Spelinspektionen
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority, tasked with the regulation of gambling activities in the country, revealed on Tuesday that it extended the term of its current director general. The regulator confirmed that Camilla Rosenberg, who currently serves as director general, will remain in her role until October 31, 2026. Rosenberg joined the Swedish Gambling Authority […]
Industry
May 30, 2023
Gambling Ads Ban in Spain Continues to Raise Controversy
Lawmakers in Spain seek to protect more consumers by overhauling the regulations related to gambling. And while this sounds like an admirable effort, comparison to other markets shows that the gambling sector in the country is set to be one of the most tightly regulated. Earlier this week, the country’s Royal Decree on Responsible Gambling […]
Business
May 30, 2023
Swintt and Lithuanian Operator 7Bet Sign New Content Deal
The award-winning software provider for the iGaming industry, Swintt, announced a new exclusive partnership, helping it expand its reach within the Baltic region. On Tuesday, the company revealed it forged a new alliance with the leading Lithuanian online casino platform, 7Bet. Thanks to the new collaboration, Swintt agreed to supply its fan-favorite slots for the […]
Casino
May 29, 2023
Former Malta PM Muscat Allegedly Paid for Saving Casino Millions
Former Malta Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is at the center of yet another scandal after a media report claims he has been given an €11,800 ($12,300) monthly consultancy contract from a company linked with the Dragonara casino boss. Exotic Bird Company Used as a Front? Muscat started receiving the lucrative monthly payments as part of […]
Industry
May 29, 2023
Spain Strengthens Gambling Regulation Laws to Protect Young Adults
Online gambling activities have seen a significant increase in the last few years. Some gamblers switched from retail to online gambling due to the pandemic and land-based closures. Others found how easy it is to access a casino or place a sports wager from the comfort of your home by only using a smartphone. Amid […]
Industry
May 29, 2023
Regulating the Game Conference Comes to London This Autumn
This September will mark the first time Regulating the Game (RTG), an Australian gambling regulation education conference will be held in London, the UK. As announced by IAG, the event will be taking place between September 25 and September 29, 2023. For five days, attendees within the gambling vertical will brainstorm ideas for the sector. […]