Industry
December 19, 2024
Ukraine Detains Gambling Regulator Head over Alleged Russian Ties
Ukraine’s law enforcement agencies have detained Ivan Rudyi, the head of the Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL), on charges of supporting a Russian-affiliated online casino. The arrest represents a significant escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to rid itself of corruption and links to Russian interests within its gambling industry. The Arrest Follows […]
Industry
December 19, 2024
Swedish Gambling Authority Launches Campaign to Promote Licensed Operators
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), Spelinspektionen, has started a new campaign called “Unnecessarily Exciting” to increase awareness about the need to choose licensed gambling operators. New Animated Campaign Warns Against Unlicensed Gambling The campaign includes two animated videos that aim to educate consumers about the risks of unlicensed gambling sites and encourage them to use […]
Legal
December 18, 2024
Swedish Court Rejects Operators’ Request to Have Fines Revoked
The Swedish Supreme Administrative Court has denied several operators’ appeals against decisions by the Spelinspektionen, the local gambling regulator. As a result, the violators will have to pay the fees outlined in their penalty orders. The Spelinspektionen’s penalties were issued against subsidiaries of the gaming companies ComeOn Group, Kindred Group, and Mr Green. ComeOn Group’s […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Dutch Government to Update Gambling Policy by March 2025
The Dutch government plans to roll out a new gambling policy by March 2025. This move aims to tackle rising concerns about rivalry in the gambling market and the government’s part in the industry. Teun Struycken, state secretary for legal protection, shared this timeline while talking with lawmakers. He stressed the need to bring the […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Italy Expected to Introduce Lotto and Online Gaming Tenders
Planned changes to the gambling regulatory framework in Italy are expected to strengthen the sector, helping legal gambling grow with tenders for online and Lotto licenses expected soon. ADM to Launch Tenders for Online Gaming, Lotto Soon That’s the take of Roberto Alesse, the director general of the country’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), who […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
KSA Maintains Positive Momentum with Cruks Gambling Awareness Campaign
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced the launch of a new education campaign that seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of problem gambling and encourage more people to self-exclude from the activity. “Pick up Your Life Again, Take a Gambling Stop” The announcement about the launch of the new campaign came from the […]
Industry
December 17, 2024
Children in the UK Exposed to Illegal Gambling via Robux Casinos
In August last year, Roblox, the popular video gaming platform that has an estimated 80 million daily active users, was hit by a lawsuit in the United States. The legal claim, filed by parents of children who used the platform’s virtual currency to access casino gambling, challenged the unlawful activity, naming the platform defendant. While […]
Industry
December 16, 2024
Sweden Takes Stance against Match-Fixing, Ratifies Macolin Convention
A few days ago, Sweden decided to ratify the Council of Europe’s Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, also known as the Macolin Convention. This marked an important step in the development of the Swedish regulated market, highlighting the country’s commitment to the integrity of sports competitions. Sweden Accedes to the Convention The government […]
Business
December 16, 2024
LeoVegas Joins European Gaming and Betting Association
Following its October launch in Sweden via its international hero brand, BetMGM, and its Germany launch at the end of November, the leading international iGaming company with a clear vision to create the world’s greatest online gambling experience, LeoVegas Group, has fresh news. The group that offers online casino, live casino, and sports betting via […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Gordon Moody Opens Redditch Gambling Harm Treatment Center
Gordon Moody, an organization dedicated to helping people tackle gambling-related harm, has officially opened its new treatment center in Redditch, Worcestershire. The New Center Offers Hope to Harmed Individuals The so-called Gordon Moody House held its official opening ceremony on November 25, in line with the association’s previous announcement. The opening ceremony attracted many stakeholders […]
