Gambling News - 'Europe'
Legal
March 7, 2023
EGBA Unveils AML Guidelines for European Online Gambling Operators
The Brussels-based trade association representing online gambling operators in Europe, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), announced it has released new pan-European anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines for the iGaming sector. The announcement came Monday and sees the organization boost its efforts against money laundering for the Old Continent. The new set of rules was […]
Casino
March 7, 2023
Lady Luck Games Secures MGA License, Readies Global Pivot
The “Recognition Notice Certificate” was obtained through the ReelNRG Limited UK license and now puts the company in a position to provide both ReelNRG and Lady Luck Games content to operators that hold a license from the MGA. Lady Luck Games The Recognition Notice enables the company to provide gaming services or gaming supply in […]
Legal
March 6, 2023
Austrian Gamblers Seek Money Back from 888 and Flutter
It was a few years ago when Austria implemented a gambling monopoly, effectively restricting the market to a single state-backed gambling operator called Casinos Austria. The operator has held the monopoly for several years, effectively limiting the market claiming that other operators that offer their services in the country do so illegally. In fact, three […]
Sports
March 6, 2023
Bayern Munich vs PSG Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, PSG will try to do the impossible and beat Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena. That’s something no one’s done in more than 14 months. Bayern Munich vs PSG Odds Moneyline Odds Bayern Munich -133 Draw +333 PSG +280 Over/Under Goals Odds Over 2.5 Goals -227 Under 2.5 Goals +175 When, […]
Legal
March 6, 2023
KSA Slams Five Operators with Fines Surpassing $27M
The KSA, the Dutch Gaming Authority, announced last week it imposed five fines against operators after uncovering they offered games of chance to players in the country without a license. Overall, five different companies faced penalties that in total surpassed €26 million ($27.7 million). The regulator confirmed that the fines against the providers were announced […]
Industry
March 6, 2023
KSA Teams with ZonMw to Launch Gambling Addiction Research
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), asked the Dutch organization for health research and care innovation, ZonMw, to launch research into problem gambling and the treatment of gambling harm and addiction. Consequently, ZonMw confirmed the launch of a new Prevention of Gambling Addiction research program last week. The new program launched on […]
Esports
March 6, 2023
Austrian Court Says FIFA FUT Violates Gambling Laws
FUT packs are collectable digital goods that are obtained through an in-game store and distribute prizes at random. This has been long-contested to be a form of gambling in several countries in Europe, with Belgium and the Netherlands outright banning the provision of FUT packs as part of the core gameplay of the popular FIFA […]
Industry
March 3, 2023
ACMA and ICO Signed MoU to Tackle Unwanted Calls and Texts
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced today that it has reached an agreement with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to combat together unsolicited calls and texts, as well as phone scams. Tackle Unsolicited Communication The strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two government agencies in London this week will see […]
Sports
March 3, 2023
Chelsea vs Dortmund Champions League Odds, Time, and Prediction
When you invest more than $600 million in players, you want to see some results. That’s exactly what Chelsea’s owner Todd Boehly demands from his team, but the Blues keep disappointing. Nevertheless, they do still stand a chance to advance to the next stage of the Champions League. For that to happen, they need to […]
Industry
March 3, 2023
LeoVegas Secures GGL License, Forays into Germany
LeoVegas Group has been greenlit to launch its LVSports Limited brand in Germany after securing approval from the Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL). Thanks to that, the company will be able to make a foray into one of Europe’s largest online gambling markets. Under the terms of its license, LVSports Limited will be able to […]