Legal
November 24, 2023
Entain Reaches an Agreement with the CPS, Set to Pay £585M
On November 24, the gambling giant Entain announced that it has reached a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The agreement was also approved by Dame Victoria Sharp, president of the King’s Bench Division. The gambling company will proceed to seek final judicial approval from the Court on December 5. The […]
Industry
November 24, 2023
Las Vegas Considers Ordinance to Restrict Viewing Stops on Pedestrian Bridges
A controversial new ordinance by the Clark County Commission seeks to solve the rising issue of pedestrian traffic jams on the city’s iconic walkways. Despite recent measures to improve traffic flow during the F1 Grand Prix, passersby stopping to sneak a peak at the race caused significant problems, motivating this newest proposal. However, this move […]
Blockchain
November 24, 2023
Singapore Unveils Plans for Stringent Crypto Regulations
Currently, gambling is strictly regulated in Singapore. With online gambling prohibited, residents and visitors can participate in lottery, retail gambling or wagering on horses. However, Singapore residents are subject to additional fees when visiting casinos, an effort by the government to deter them from such activities. In contrast, tourists in Singapore do not need to […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Anti-Gambling Advocate Garzón Exits Spanish Politics
The ongoing reshuffling in Spanish politics may be good news for the gambling industry as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzón, has stepped down. However, the industry shouldn’t get excited yet as his successor’s stance on gambling is still vague. Garzón is a vocal anti-gambling activist who has been an active promoter of regulations […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
Kazakhstan Requires Operators to Provide Reports to the Tax Authority
Kazakhstan parliament members have approved changes to the country’s Tax Code that will require operators to provide reports on the activities of local players. Under the new rules, owners of gambling and lottery companies must submit information about the size of bets players have placed, as well as data on gambling losses and winnings. The […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
UK Government Reaffirms Continued Support for Arcade and Amusement Sector
UK Secretary of State for Sport, Gambling, and Civil Society, Stuart Andrew, has confirmed the imminent release of the government’s response to the initial round of consultations concerning the white paper into the Gambling Act 2005 review. Addressing arcade and amusement sector representatives, Andrew emphasized the government’s recognition of the sector’s vital economic contributions. Collaboration […]
Industry
November 23, 2023
UKGC: Collecting Robust Gambling Data Can Improve Regulations
Proper collection of data plays an important part in analyzing the gambling sector and determining adult gambling participation as well as problem gambling. The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, has an ongoing goal to improve the methodology for collecting data for the participation of adults in gambling activities across the country. Continuously […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
Brazil: Senate Postpones Sports Betting Discussions
Brazil’s Senate has once again pushed back its decision about the future of sports betting. The country has been preparing to launch wagering on sports for some time now but the legislators continue to be indecisive. In addition to the Senate, the Economic Affairs Commission (CAE) delayed its Tuesday meeting to Wednesday, further signifying the […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
Study Reveals Half of Germany’s Online Gambling Happens on Unlicensed Sites
A recent study commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) and conducted by economist Gunther Schnabl from the University of Leipzig has raised concerns about the efficacy of Germany’s online gambling regulation. Industry stakeholders have also urged for immediate changes to address some of the current regulatory […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
Michelle Rowland Believes Banning Gambling Ads in Australia Will Not Be Easy
A week ago, Australia’s House of Representatives approved the ban on using credit cards to gamble online. However, another much-discussed ban, the ban on gambling advertisements, might prove to be a trickier matter. Michelle Rowland, Australia’s communications minister, commented on the matter, saying that the implementation of such a ban might prove to be very […]
