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September 6, 2024
Danish Gambling Authority Shuts Down 79 Unlicensed Sites
At the end of August, a court decision allowed Denmark’s Gambling Authority (DGA), Spillemyndigheden, to block 79 illegal gambling websites. Danish Gambling Regulator Blocks 162 Illegal Gambling Sites in 2024 The recently blocked unlicensed gambling websites included online casinos, sports betting, and skin betting platforms that targeted Danish citizens even kids and young adults. This […]
Industry
September 5, 2024
Google Mandates GGL Certification for Gambling Ads in Germany
Google has announced a significant revision to its Gambling and games policy for advertisers in Germany. Gambling operators wishing to advertise their products online must obtain certification from the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the country’s Joint Gambling Authority. The new policy takes effect on 25 September 2024 and will align Google’s practices with the […]
Sports
September 4, 2024
Betway Becomes Chelsea’s Official European Betting Partner
Betway, a leading gaming and betting company, has penned a partnership with Chelsea, one of the most influential clubs in European soccer. While Chelsea opted to forgo a sponsorship deal with Stake earlier this year, it has now decided to pen another agreement that would “bring fans closer to the action.” Chelsea Selects Betway as […]
Industry
September 4, 2024
Netherlands Faces Scrutiny over Gambling Regulation
The Netherlands is in the midst of a large-scale debate about its legislation concerning gambling, especially regarding advertisements by online gambling operators. Recent parliamentary discussions and inquiries raise questions regarding the impact of gambling advertisements on vulnerable groups, prompting calls for stricter oversight and urgent reforms. The Government Will Collect Additional Data State Secretary for […]
Industry
September 4, 2024
Veikkaus to Renegotiate Contracts as Finland Readies Licensing Model
Veikkaus, Finland’s gambling monopoly, commented on the country’s upcoming shift to a licensing model. As the operator previously warned, the change would likely lead to job cuts. As a result, Veikkaus is set to renegotiate contracts with almost 620 employees. Veikkaus to Renegotiate Up to 620 Contracts Finland announced its intention to shift from the […]
Industry
September 4, 2024
Belgium Equalizes Minimum Legal Age for Gambling
As announced earlier in the year, Belgium decided to take a major leap towards the implementation of stricter regulations to fight off the surge in the number of online gambling addicts. Accordingly, the Chamber of Representatives then approved a fresh set of rules proposed by Green MP Stefaan Van Hecke. Among them, is the enforcement […]
Sports
September 3, 2024
Newcastle’s Tonali Spent 10-Month Ban Helping Problem Gamblers
In October 2023, Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was slapped with a 10-month ban for placing wagers on Serie A teams he played for. The ban, which was imposed by the Italian soccer federation and was applied globally after receiving endorsement from Fifa, ended last Wednesday. Tonali said he spent the ban helping fellow gamblers tackle […]
Blockchain
September 3, 2024
Telegram CEO’s Arrest Reveals Platform’s Channels Ties to Crypto Gambling
The investigation of Telegram chief executive officer Pavel Valeryevich Durov who was recently taken into French police custody triggered serious concerns regarding the promotion of illegal crypto-based gambling sites on the platform “Politically Motivated Arrest” The Russian-born CEO was arrested at an airport north of Paris under a warrant for offenses in relation to the […]
Industry
September 3, 2024
GGL Collaborates with State Offices to Combat Gambling Addiction
The German Gambling Authority (GGL), Glücksspielbehörde, has started a new plan to improve its teamwork with state offices that focus on gambling addiction. This plan aims to boost communication and collaboration among the different state authorities responsible for preventing gambling addiction and providing support services. GGL Initiates Collaboration with Bavaria’s Gambling Addiction Office to Combat […]
Industry
August 30, 2024
UK: Study Examines the Impact of the Gambling Credit Card Ban
Several years ago, in April 2020, the United Kingdom became the first country to implement a complete ban on the use of credit cards for online and retail gambling. More than four years after the implementation of the ban, new research probed into the impact of the measure, how it affected gamblers and whether or […]
