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Legal
September 25, 2023
Stakeholders in Germany Ask for Changes to Gambling Regulations
Ratified by the German Federal States in March 2021 and adopted on July 1 of the same year, the 2021 Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv) imposes a general ban on online gambling with the exception of licensed traditional lotteries, sports betting, horse racing, online poker, virtual slot machines, online poker, and online casino games, to a […]
Industry
September 25, 2023
Lotteritilsynet to Ensure Banks Do Not Interact with Offshore Operators
Norway continues its battle against unlicensed gambling websites. As offshore operators continue to target consumers in the country, the local gambling regulator, Lotteritilsynet, decided to monitor several banks to make sure they don’t interact with such companies. As outlined in Section 5 of the Norway Gambling Act, Norway prohibits banks from allowing customers to deposit […]
Industry
September 25, 2023
Public Health Experts Lambast Gambling Companies’ Underhanded Tactics
In a scathing editorial published in the journal Health Promotion International, a consortium of twelve public health experts has raised concerns about the tactics employed by gambling companies. The academics likened these strategies to the ones used by the tobacco industry, arguing that these companies are funding research into the harms of their activities while […]
Industry
September 21, 2023
Chile Bans Offshore Sportsbooks But Operators Remain Adaptive
A few days ago, The Supreme Court of Chile decided to ban unlicensed sports betting websites. However, weeding out offshore sportsbooks might prove a difficult task. Accepting a protection appeal by Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego, Chile’s gambling regulator, the Supreme Court issued the ban on sports betting websites on internet service provider (ISP) Mundo […]
Industry
September 21, 2023
Sweden Unveils Plans to Increase Gambling Tax
In 2019, Sweden reregulated its online gambling market, granting licenses to operators and enabling them to offer their services legally to customers in the country. At the time, a tax rate of 18% on gross gaming revenue (GGR) was applied, one that is relatively high when compared to other European countries. Yet, a new proposal […]
Industry
September 20, 2023
ACMA Remains Vigilant, Blocking Five More Offshore Gambling Websites
In its latest action, ACMA has identified five offshore gambling websites – Viperspin, Just Casino, Betandplay, Play Fina, and Comic Play Casino – operating in breach of Australia’s Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The authority has been steadily intensifying its efforts, hoping to curb illegal offshore gambling activities within the country. ACMA Intensifies Its Efforts as […]
Sports
September 20, 2023
ICC Charges Eight Players and Officials for Breaching Anti-Corruption Rules
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has brought charges against eight individuals, including players and officials, for alleged violations of anti-corruption regulations within high-profile cricket games. While the attempts to violate the game’s integrity failed, the alleged activities have led to steep charges. This recent controversy highlights cricket’s mixed relationship with sports betting and the ICC’s […]
Lottery
September 20, 2023
ASA: Postcode Lottery Advertisement Breaches Regulations
A recent People’s Postcode Lottery ad that appeared in the Daily Mail is under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the regulator in charge of advertising activities in the United Kingdom. The aforementioned advertisement was seen on July 1, 2023, and it included a story about a couple that was planning their wedding when […]
Legal
September 20, 2023
UKGC Slaps Lindar Media with a £690,947 Fine
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has slapped Lindar Media with a fine for a variety of failings. The decision follows a compliance assessment of the operator’s business, originally launched in September 2022. The UKGC discovered multiple compliance shortcomings related to Lindar Media’s social responsibility and anti-money laundering practices. In addition, the regulator found weaknesses […]
Legal
September 18, 2023
English Pro Soccer Manager Involved in Alleged Gambling Scandal Escapes FA Sanction
A recent case involving an unnamed English professional soccer manager has raised eyebrows as the Football Association (FA) decided not to sanction the individual despite evidence of substantial gambling activity. The manager’s betting activities came to light during an alleged blackmail case, further complicating the situation. The FA’s leniency starkly contrasts its recent punishment of […]
