Industry
February 28, 2024
Affordability Checks in the UK May Cause Friction, Says Expert
Much has been said over the last few months about the proposed affordability checks in the UK. The changes, part of the overhaul of the gambling sector in the country, seek to protect bettors from excessive gambling. But while the affordability checks were presented earlier this month as a “frictionless light touch” by the Gambling […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Sweden Didn’t Penalize Infiniza, Infuriating BOS
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, aggravated the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling, BOS, by deciding not to levy charges against Infiniza. BOS emphasized its disagreement with this decision and demanded stricter regulations. For reference, Infiniza is a Malta-based online operator that offered its products to Swedish players despite lacking the necessary license. Originally, Sweden […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Dutch Gambling Regulator Highlights 2024 Supervisory Objectives
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), disclosed details regarding its focus for the year earlier this week. On Monday, the gambling regulator revealed that it will pay extra attention to a number of objectives that seek to make the sector safer and combat crimes. KSA’s objectives for 2024 are a part of its wider 2020-2024 […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Debate on Proposed Affordability Checks in the UK Intensifies
Several years ago, the UK government announced the launch of a review of its Gambling Act 2005, the main law that regulates gambling activities in an effort to make it more suitable for the digital age. After many delays, the Gambling Act white paper was released in April 2023, marking the start of important reforms […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Pennsylvania Promotes Safer Gaming Ahead of National Gambling Awareness Month
Pennsylvania’s National Gambling Awareness Month has started early as Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration seeks to help players struggling with harm. In line with the nationwide campaign, the Shapiro administration wants to increase awareness and promote the use of safer gambling tools. According to recent studies, more and more people struggle with gambling problems. Data shows […]
Casino
February 27, 2024
Bill in Iowa Proposes Reduction of Tax Rate for Land-Based Casinos
Iowa is one of the US states that currently offers not only legal sports betting but casino gambling as well. The state currently offers legal retail and online betting on sports, as well as casino gambling via 19 brick-and-mortar casinos. The tax rate applicable for sports betting is set at 6.75% on sports betting revenue, […]
Industry
February 27, 2024
Online Gambling Legalization Talks in Maryland Continue
The debate on the benefits and drawbacks of the legalization of online gambling continues in Maryland. On one side, the state’s lawmakers along with the support from the gambling industry highlight the additional revenue iGaming can bring while offering users a legal form of online gambling. Opponents of the iGaming legalization fear the statewide expansion […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
New Stake Limits Might Cost the UK Slots Industry £166M
Last week, the UK’s white paper showcased the fresh £5 ($6.33) limit per stake on slot bets for players over the age of 25 and £2 ($2.53) for players between 18-24 years old. Now, the government has predicted the important impact that the changes are going to bring on gross gambling revenue, potentially costing the […]
Industry
February 26, 2024
Frankfurt Selected for EU’s New Authority for Anti-money Laundering
European Union ambassadors together with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), voted on Thursday, approving Frankfurt as the seat for the EU’s new Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA). The selection of a city for the AMLA is an important part of the process. The establishment of the AMLA is […]
Casino
February 26, 2024
Mississippi Lawmakers Look into Rules for Coastal Casinos
Coastal casino sites in Mississippi are once again in the sights of lawmakers, after a recent controversial project approval. RW Development, a company planning to build a casino on US 90 and Veterans Avenue in Biloxi, Mississippi, has been trying to secure approval from the gambling regulator in the state, the Mississippi Gaming Commission, for […]
