Casino
May 28, 2025
Greek Watchdogs Vow Stronger Action on Gambling Addiction
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) and the Health Quality Assurance Organization (ODIPY), Greece’s gambling and health watchdog, respectively, have come together and joined efforts to tackle the issues stemming from excessive gambling and gambling-related harm. Regulators Get Serious About Tackling Gambling Addiction in Next 3 Years Greece is one of the fastest-growing sports betting and […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
Delay in Irish Gambling Reforms Draws Criticism Despite Regulator Start
Ireland’s new gambling regulator has begun operations, but its full authority under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 will not kick in until the middle of next year. This delay puts off major changes to reduce gambling-related harm. Irish Gambling Regulator Launched, Yet Licensing and Addiction Fund Still a Year Away The Gambling Regulatory Authority of […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
ANJ Replicates Award-Winning Safer Gambling Campaign as The French Open Approaches
As The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, approaches, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) launched a new program to raise awareness of the risks associated with sports betting. Two Lines at the Bottom of an Ad Will Never Be Enough The ANJ’s program is called Derrière les Mentions (Behind the Labels) and seeks to […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Law Experts Sound Alarm on EU Regulatory Shifts Facing the Gambling Sector
Ted Shapiro and Tamas Szigeti from law firm Wiggin LLP’s Brussels office are urging gambling operators across Europe and those serving European customers to brace for the increasing regulatory pressures from Brussels. With the European Union’s legislative apparatus rolling out a new wave of digital, accessibility, and AI-related rules, the sector could face a paradigm […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Isle of Man GSC’s New Chair Vows to Strike the Right Balance
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) announced that the Isle of Man Treasury has named the experienced Gregory Petts as the new chairman of the regulatory body. In this role, the new appointee will make sure that the GSC is upholding exemplary industry standards. Petts Vows to Strike the Right Balance As a […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Great Britain Gambling Participation Drops Latest Survey Reveals
Gambling participation in Great Britain has taken a noticeable dip, according to new data from the Gambling Commission’s latest research. Gambling Participation, Three Points Down In the three months covering September 2024 and January 2025, 46% of adults engaged in a form of gambling. The percentage is down three points from the 49% that was […]
Industry
May 22, 2025
UKGC Hails OSR’s Review of the GSGB, Plans Improvements
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has welcomed the findings from the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) in relation to the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). In response, the regulator vowed to implement new initiatives per the OSR’s recommendations. The OSR Reviewed the GSGB For context, the OSR was tasked with conducting a comprehensive review […]
Industry
May 22, 2025
KSA to Tighten Oversight as Ban on Sports Sponsorships Looms
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it is preparing to tighten its supervision of its new rules on advertising and gambling sponsorships in sports. Set to come into force later this year, the latest set of restrictions will prohibit operators from sponsoring teams and athletes. The Netherlands to End Gambling Sponsorships The upcoming measure […]
Industry
May 21, 2025
GBGB Opposes Welsh Ministers’ Ban on Greyhound Racing
Not long after Wales moved to ban greyhound racing, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) challenged the decision. The board filed a claim for a judicial review of the measure and released a statement in which it highlighted the importance of “robust regulation.” Wales Cracks Down on Greyhound Racing Greyhound racing has been under […]
Industry
May 21, 2025
UKGC Publishes Update on Financial Risk Assessments Pilot
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published a new update on its ongoing pilot of financial risk assessments. Outlined in the Gambling Act white paper, the measure seeks to identify and protect players in financial trouble from over-gambling. A Frictionless Way to Protect Consumers The UKGC described the risk assessments as a “proposed way of […]
