Industry
September 22, 2025
Sweden Fines 3 Providers That Powered Unlicensed Operators
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has issued fines to three separate companies that provided gaming software to unlicensed operators. These included EGT Digital Gaming, Quickspinn, and Kalamba Games. Kalamba Games Was Sanctioned As reported by the authority, Kalamba Games Limited received a warning paired with a penalty fee for providing software to operators that lacked […]
Industry
September 19, 2025
UKGC to Close Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the imminent closure of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). The regulator emphasized that this follows the completion of the board’s original remit. UKGC to Move to New Arrangements For context, the ABSG was created to oversee the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms and provide constructive criticism. […]
Industry
September 19, 2025
White House Discussing New CFTC Candidates, Report Says
According to a Bloomberg report, the White House is exploring alternative candidates to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as Brian Quintenz’s confirmation remains stalled. White House Weighs Alternatives for CFTC Head The report states that the Trump administration has been actively engaged in discussions on the matter in recent weeks. It also notes […]
Legal
September 19, 2025
Canadian Regulator Targets Surrey Man over Alleged Gambling-Fueled Investment Fraud
British Columbia’s securities watchdog has alleged that a Surrey entrepreneur misled investors and spent much of their money on gambling and personal spending. The case draws attention to other previous instances of gambling-related fraud, ranging from grand to mundane. They serve as a cautionary tale for investors and individuals to think twice before trusting their […]
Poker
September 19, 2025
YouTube’s Restrictive Policy Threatens Poker Content Creator Livelihoods
What started as a policy update designed to protect underage viewers from gambling content has escalated into a crisis for poker content creators on YouTube. Several poker-related channels have reported a sharp decline in views and ad revenues since the beginning of May, due to automated restrictions on videos that mention or link to gambling […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
ASA Under Fire over Failure to Act on Gambling Content Marketing
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) faces renewed scrutiny from Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), which has accused the watchdog of failing to tackle gambling advertising on social media. In a scathing letter sent to ministers and regulators on 11 September, the group accused the ASA of repeatedly delaying action on “content marketing.” This online promotional […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
EGBA Asks Delegates to OK Landmark European Safer Gambling Standard
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has encouraged the adoption of a landmark European standard on markets of harm in online gambling. The initiative seeks to align Europe’s safer gambling efforts and prevent more gambling-related harm. EGBA Seeks to Create List of Universal Harm Markers In its latest announcement, the EGBA said that it […]
Lottery
September 18, 2025
Norsk Tipping Faces $1M Fine After Eurojackpot Error
The Norwegian Lottery Authority has issued a notice of violation to Norsk Tipping, saying that the Norwegian state-owned national lottery operator could face a potential fine of up to NOK 10 million (approximately $940,000) due to a significant error in its Eurojackpot system earlier this summer. The proposed fine amounts to approximately 0.1% of the […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
German Watchdog Says Just 1 in 12 Gambling Sites Are Legal
As the Champions League in soccer begins, the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has highlighted that illegal gambling websites significantly outnumber licensed operators in Germany, putting players at risk of fraud, gambling addiction, and potential criminal liability. According to the regulator, only 1 of every 12 gambling websites is operating legally. German Gambling Regulator Shows […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
UKGC Publishes the First of Several Illegal Online Gambling Reports
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published the first of several reports examining Britain’s illegal online gambling market. The inaugural report focuses on player behavior, motivations, and personas, with subsequent reports to focus on other aspects of the black market, including engagement data, enforcement, and challenges. Some People Choose Offshore Operators, Others Stumble Upon Them […]
