Lottery
July 12, 2023
UK’s CAP and BCAP Post Technical Changes to the Lotteries and Under-25s Rules
The UK Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code and the British Code of Advertising Practice (BCAP) unveiled technical updates to their rules on lotteries advertising. The two bodies noted that the changes will not have an impact on advertising policy and practice and are instead intended to make the rules clearer for Code users. In […]
Industry
July 12, 2023
NCLGS Unveils Details Regarding Upcoming Summer Meeting
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) unveiled details regarding a much-anticipated summer meeting that will gather legislators, gambling operators, lobbyists and other gambling industry stakeholders this week. The NCLGS Summer Meeting is planned to take place between July 12 and July 15, 2023, at the Sheraton Downtown Denver and attract a wide […]
Industry
July 11, 2023
DGOJ Asks Stakeholders for Feedback on Monitoring Data Requirements
The Directorate General of Gaming (DGOJ), Spain’s national regulator, has launched a public consultation on the data requirements needed to update its monitoring framework. The industry will have around two months to express its thoughts on the matter. The DGOJ is looking to introduce further changes to the Spanish regulatory landscape, as required by new […]
Industry
July 11, 2023
BGC Faces Criticism over Unclear Study Representation
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the industry body representing the UK gaming and betting sector, faces criticism over the representation of information on separate occasions, a Monday report released by The Guardian reveals. The announcement comes at a time when BGC’s boss, Michael Dugher, is planned to appear in front of MPs on Tuesday […]
Industry
July 11, 2023
MGA Confirms Suspension of Tipster Limited’s License
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the regulatory body in charge of gambling activities in Malta, announced it suspended the authorization for Tipster Limited to offer gambling operations. The announcement came Monday but according to the Authority is in effect as of June 27, 2023. Backing its decision to suspend Tipster’s license, the MGA said that […]
Legal
July 10, 2023
Head of Maine’s Gambling Regulator Suspended over Controversial Tweets
The executive director’s tweets made derogatory remarks about women and included references to a white nationalist group, sparking widespread criticism and prompting an internal investigation. Champion apologized for his actions, noting he meant his words as satire but failed to judge their implications. His suspension clearly shows that even high-level officials can face consequences for […]
Legal
July 10, 2023
Nevada Regulator Warns of a Rise in Scams Targeting Casinos
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is running a focused campaign to spread awareness of the potential danger, reminding businesses to remain vigilant and implement robust security measures to protect against these fraudulent activities. Scammers’ continually evolving schemes make detection and countermeasures increasingly difficult, meaning casinos must continuously share information and present a united front. […]
Industry
July 7, 2023
Spelinspektionen Asks Zimpler to Cease Provision of Services to Unlicensed Companies
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has asked payment solution provider Zimpler to cease its business with unlicensed operators that target the country. According to the authority, the payments firm should stop offering its products that use the Swedish identity verification system BankID. The Spelinspektionen explained that it had learned about Zimpler’s violation thanks to an […]
Industry
July 6, 2023
Belgian Regulator Objects to Ladbrokes-PMU Distribution Agreement
The Belgian Competition Authority (BCA)’s was concerned that a horse racing distribution agreement between Ladbrokes and Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU) could stifle competition in the country. Combining the two companies’ significant cross-border resources could severely limit smaller operators’ ability to compete, threatening to create a monopoly in the Belgian market. Two Industry Giants Join Forces Entain […]
Industry
July 6, 2023
EveryMatrix to Use Complitech to Navigate the Regulatory Landscape
EveryMatrix, a leading provider of platform and B2B solutions to the betting and gaming industries has unveiled a new compliance-oriented arrangement. As announced, the supplier has signed terms to use Complitech, a technical compliance database for online gambling entities. Complitech will, under the agreement, leverage its powerful database to provide EveryMatrix with the full technical […]
