Sweden is eyeing the introduction of licenses for business-to-business gambling companies. The country’s regulator, the Spelinspektionen, hopes that this measure would reduce illegal gambling. However, there are some concerns about the actual impact the permits may have on channelization. Sweden Is Considering Permits for B2B Companies The regulator’s idea is the following: if Sweden requires […]
Penn Entertainment, the newest owner of Barstool sportsbook, encountered difficulties during the license application process for its Plainridge Park Casino venue in Massachusetts. The state’s gambling commission conducted a thorough investigation sparked by a series of controversies connected to the operator. While the group was supposed to reach a consensus during its latest meeting, members […]
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), warned the industry that it will continue to monitor the betting market with vigilance, ready to pounce on every occasion in which gambling providers are trying to push the boundaries of the rules. Orange Fever The regulatory monitoring of the market intensified alongside the progression of the Dutch national […]
Advertising and affiliate compliance expert Rightlander has announced a new partnership with the international affiliate marketing network Tradedoubler. The new alliance is meant to help Rightlander expand its foothold in new markets at a faster pace. At the same time, Tradedoubler will benefit from improved responsible gambling policies and better compliance with current regulations. Rightlander […]
Compliance & licensing management platform OneComply has announced that thanks to customer-requested engagement, eight jurisdictions are now accessing applicant licensing information in the OneComply data repository to conduct their investigations. This means markets rely on OneComply to ensure their licensees are compliant. OneComply’s Solutions Now Used by Regulators OneComply said that the jurisdictions in question […]
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC), the gambling regulator of the Island of Alderney, announced Monday it selected a new executive director. The Commission revealed it hired the services of Andrew Gellatly as its new executive director. Andrew Gellatly Becomes Executive Director of the AGCC In his new position as executive director of the regulator, […]
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) praised in a press release the Irish government’s efforts to introduce changes to the country’s gambling regulatory framework and bring it in line with regulatory regimes in other EU member states. Support for the New Gambling Bill Responding to the publishing of the Gambling Regulation Bill by the […]
Paul Scully, the United Kingdom’s new gambling minister, spoke about the gambling reforms on BBC. However, he did not provide a definitive date for when the white paper will be published. The White Paper Will Be Published Soon, Sully Says The United Kingdom has been looking to reform its gambling laws for quite a while […]
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, contacted legal online gambling operators, asking them to stop offering cashback bonuses. The regulator reminded its licensees that such offerings are illegal in the country. The KSA Reprimanded Operators for Offering Cashback Bonuses In a letter, the KSA ordered gambling companies in the country to immediately stop offering […]
Despite the ongoing political instability in the country, the Swedish parliament is preparing to implement a new set of gambling reforms. The new rules are more of an update to the current system rather than a complete overhaul and introduce new B2B supplier licenses and additional measures against unlicensed operators. Regulations regarding gambling advertisements and […]
