Casino
October 1, 2025
Portugal Attempts to Restrict Gambling Ads Once More
Portugal’s MPs at the São Bento Palace will once again ponder whether to adopt a firmer stance on gambling advertising and promotion, after lawmakers pushed forward five proposals from the left-wing ecologist party Livre at the end of last week. The Proposals, Deemed “Overly Simplistic” The proposals, which include imposing limits on online gambling ads, […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Germany’s Gambling Regulator Wants You to Play Safe – Not Illegally
Germany’s gambling regulator, the GGL, has faced repeated criticism about doing too little to stamp out illegal gambling. Now, the regulator has issued a public appeal to consumers at a time when the unregulated gambling market is exceeding the regulated one at a ratio of 11-to-1. GGL Wants Consumers to Stay Safe by Making Them […]
Casino
October 1, 2025
Turkey Goes After 30 Gambling Social Media Accounts in Latest Enforcement Move
Turkey’s Advertising Board has now gone after 30 social media accounts that the watchdog was able to single out as promoting illegal gambling and betting. The news was shared by the country’s Trade Ministry on Tuesday and goes to bolster Turkey’s ongoing effort to limit the impact of illegal gambling in the country. Turkey […]
Lottery
September 30, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces $2.5M Fine Due to Supertrekning Failure
Norwegian lottery operator Norsk Tipping is risking a serious fine due to earlier errors related to a Supertrekning lottery draw that took place in April. This comes as the operator faces a separate fine due to a mistake tied to Eurojackpot. Norsk Tipping in Hot Water The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority, Lotteritilsynet, announced on […]
Industry
September 30, 2025
DGOJ Renews National Security Certification amid Expanding Oversight
Spain’s Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) has renewed its certification under the National Security Scheme (ENS), further cementing its status as one of the public bodies most committed to digital safety and responsible oversight of gambling activities within Spain’s regulated market. This development should further bolster the regulator’s efforts to keep pace […]
Industry
September 30, 2025
UK Statutory Levy Sparks Fears for Gambling Harm Charities
UK gambling harm charities are sounding the alarm as the nation rolled out its statutory levy for gambling research, prevention, and treatment. Even after operators paid their first levy contributions at the beginning of September, many organizations report that their funding has yet to reach them, while several warn that they may not survive to […]
Industry
September 25, 2025
GamCare Data Shows Sharp Rise in Gambling-Linked Financial Distress
Leading UK charity GamCare has raised alarms over the growing financial strain among people experiencing gambling harm. New figures revealed that demand for its Money Guidance Service (MGS) has surged to record levels in 2025. While the organization drew attention to its successful initiatives, it noted that problem gambling remains a growing issue. More People […]
Legal
September 25, 2025
Germany’s Fight over Player Refund Claims Reaches the EU’s Highest Court
The long-running dispute over whether German gamblers are entitled to recover losses from unlicensed sports betting operators could be nearing a resolution. The European Court of Justice (ECJ), based in Luxembourg, has initiated oral hearings in a case that could significantly reshape the legal landscape for players and betting companies across the EU. Neither Side […]
Industry
September 25, 2025
Gamstop Chair Chris Pond Vows to Tackle Harm, Joins CFIT
Earlier this year, Gamstop named former work and pensions minister Chris Pond as its new chair. In addition to just becoming the chair of the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT), Pond has vowed to tackle Britain’s gambling harm problems. Pond Vows to Tackle Harm and Encourage Industry Collaboration Pond, who stepped into the […]
Industry
September 25, 2025
Labour MPs Want to Raise the UK’s Gaming Taxes and Revoke the Two-Child Benefit Cap
Dozens of Labour MPs in the UK have expressed support for an increase in the gambling taxes in order to generate extra funding for child benefits. Spearheaded by ex-chancellor Gordon Brown, the initiative hopes to lead to the revocation of the two-child benefit cap. Almost Half of the Labor Backbenchers Backed the Proposal ITV, which […]
