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Industry
May 2, 2024
Spain: Bustinduy to Reintroduce the Restrictions on Gambling Ads
A month ago, Spain’s Supreme Court annulled several Royal Decree restrictions on gambling ads, ending the restrictive regime that reigned for several years. However, the country’s new minister for social rights and consumer affairs, Pablo Bustinduy, remains bullish on reintroducing the restrictions. For context, the Royal Decree that was introduced in 2020 prevented gambling operators […]
Industry
May 2, 2024
Netherlands Regulator Rebukes Operators for Role Model Advertising Violations
The Netherlands Gaming Authority (KSA) has taken action against two unnamed operators for violating regulations prohibiting the use of role models in their advertising campaigns. These actions come as part of the KSA’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with strict advertising standards in the Dutch gambling market, holding violators accountable and issuing fines when necessary. […]
Lottery
May 1, 2024
People’s Postcode Lottery Ad with Emma Willis Passes ASA Review
A TV advertisement for The People’s Postcode Lottery captured the attention of the regulator in charge of advertising in the UK, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ad in question featured Emma Willis, a popular TV personality and presenter and aired back in November 2023. In light of the advertisement, the Authority challenged whether or […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
Michigan Regulator Tells Operators to Justify Withdrawal Delays
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) is puzzled by the local operators’ tendency to delay withdrawals. As a result, the regulator has asked licensees to provide explanations for the hold-ups. As outlined in a memorandum published on April 23, the MGCB determined that withdrawal requests are the most frequent reason for customer complaints. According to […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
Alabama Advances Gaming Bill, Discards Sports Betting
Alabama’s lawmakers continue to advance the latest gambling bill, hoping to expand the state’s industry. However, sports betting will not cut it. House Bill 151 seeks to expand gaming across the board, authorizing casino gambling and sports betting in the state. The measure also envisions the creation of a state lottery. Under the proposal, Alabama […]
Industry
May 1, 2024
New Interim Voluntary Customer Checks Code to Be Published in the UK
Ahead of the implementation of the planned affordability checks, currently being developed by the UK Gambling Commission, in collaboration with the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), a new interim voluntary code seeks to deliver frictionless spending checks. The new voluntary “Code on Customer Checks” is expected to be published Wednesday, a report released by the […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
Maine Official Warns of Regulated iGaming’s Potential Harms
As Maine’s Legislature rejected the notion of introducing regulated iGaming to the state, Steve Silver, chair of the Maine Gambling Control Board, voiced concerns regarding the potential negative impacts if the move had succeeded. He highlighted examples from other jurisdictions, urging lawmakers to consider whether their decisions can have unintended consequences. Problem Gambling Is an […]
Legal
April 30, 2024
Uzbekistan to Legalize Gambling, Lotteries and Sports Betting
Starting 1 January 2025, Uzbekistan will witness a milestone shift in its gaming and betting landscape as it legalizes online gambling, lotteries, and sports betting. This move, introduced by a presidential decree, aims to regulate these activities, combat illegal operators, and generate revenue for the state while protecting consumers from gambling harm. Initial Plans Seem […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
IBAS Confirms Readiness to Step into UK Gambling Ombudsman Role
Ahead of the changes to the gambling regulations in the UK, the country’s government launched a review of the Gambling Act 2005. Late in April last year, the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act was released, marking the first major step toward the overhaul of the country’s gambling laws. The review was […]
Sports
April 30, 2024
North Carolina Gov. Cooper Supports Changes to Sports Betting Taxation
Early in March, North Carolina became the latest state to launch its legal sports betting market. Joining a growing list of more than three dozen US states, The Tar Heel State rolled out mobile sports betting, providing sports fans and bettors alike a plethora of options for wagering on their favorite sports. As with any […]
