Industry
October 2, 2025
Europe Gets Closer to a Single Standard for Spotting Gambling Problems
Europe has taken a new step to unify safe gambling practices. National standardization groups have voted to support a draft European framework that aims to identify risky gambling behavior. CEN Greenlights Framework to Spot Risky Gambling Behaviour Across Europe The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) first suggested this plan in 2022. Now, the European […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
Sweden Moves Toward Comprehensive Ban on Credit Gambling
The government in Sweden has introduced a new bill designed to strengthen protections against gambling-related debt by placing a strict ban on credit-funded gambling. This new measure, titled “A New Ban on Credit Gambling,” seeks to significantly extend restrictions already present in the country’s Gambling Act and is scheduled to take effect on April 1, […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
UKGC Penalizes Betfred Parent Due to RTS Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has penalized Betfred’s parent company, Petfre Limited, over regulatory failures. Among other things, the operator failed to properly inform players of their net position. Betfred’s Operator Breached the RTS In its latest announcement, the UKGC said that it has issued a GBP 240,000 ($324,000) penalty to […]
Industry
October 1, 2025
ITV Pens Deal to Broadcast UK Horseracing Through 2030
Big news for horseracing aficionados as ITV has penned a four-year agreement to continue broadcasting UK horseracing through 2030. Fans can look forward to exclusive, free-to-air coverage of some of Britain’s top races. The Expanded Deal Will Ensure Fans Have Access to Free-to-Air Coverage The new deal will run from 2027 until the end of […]
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 […]
