Industry
June 14, 2023
Gambling Related Harm APPG Launches an Inquiry into the White Paper
The Gambling Related Harm All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has unveiled an inquiry into the UK’s white paper. Its goal is to see if the government has the right ideas and ability to implement the measures in a timely manner. As announced by the group, the inquiry seeks to assess and analyze the white paper measures […]
Legal
June 14, 2023
Court Rules that VictoryLand Can No Longer Offer Electronic Bingo Machines
The VictoryLand Casino in Shorter, Alabama, will no longer be able to offer electronic bingo machines to its customers. This decision was made by a Macon Country judge, who ruled that the terminals violate local laws. This Monday, at the conclusion of the court case, Macon County Circuit Court Judge Steven Perryman ruled that VictoryLand […]
Industry
June 14, 2023
New Zealand Lawmakers Consider Tough Rules for Pokies
Similar to Australia, poker machines, also popular as pokies, are available in New Zealand. Such gambling devices are positioned within bars, pubs or other establishments authorized to have them. But while licensed gambling operators pay their taxes and contribute to good causes, fears about problem gambling raise concerns. Recently, the Stuff told the story of […]
Industry
June 14, 2023
Spelinspektionen Expands Management Team with Kristina Geiger
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has announced a new addition to its team. As reported by the inspectorate, it will welcome the experienced Kristina Geiger as the head of its department for operational support. In her new position, Geiger will be a part of the Spelinspektionen’s management team. She will leverage her experience in management […]
Industry
June 13, 2023
ANJ and BGC to Work Together to Make Gambling Safer
France and Belgium’s regulators have signed a new cooperation protocol that will see them share information and coordinate their regulatory activities. The authorities hope that this new alliance will help them promote safer gambling across the two countries. As outlined in the document, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) and the Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) will […]
Sports
June 13, 2023
NFL Seeks to Prevent Gambling Violations and Strengthen Education
Being a professional athlete usually means giving up on many betting opportunities. However, sports players are sometimes tempted to break the rules or are unaware of them, resulting in various violations. Because of that, the National Football League (NFL) seeks to better communicate its policies to the players. Following a string of violations, with one […]
Lottery
June 12, 2023
UK Charities Speak Out against Outdated Fundraising Restrictions
The People’s Postcode Lottery and leading UK charities presented a united front ahead of an upcoming meeting with government representatives, urging officials to remove the £50 million ticket sale limit, freeing significant fundraising potential. The extra funding would help charities navigate rising financial challenges, enabling them to answer the increased demand for their services. Existing […]
Legal
June 9, 2023
Saskatchewan’s Gaming Scene to Be Supervised by New Lotteries and Gaming Corporation
Starting June 1, the fresh Crown corporation will be responsible for supervising all gaming-related activities with the purpose of implementing more cohesive and better-streamlined strategies. While players themselves might not notice any immediate changes in regard to Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan’s (LGS) activity, the province’s minister of parks, culture, and sport Laura Ross believes the […]
Industry
June 9, 2023
KSA Chairman Discusses Upcoming Changes to Gambling Regulation
Rene Jansen, the chairman of the Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), addressed multiple topics and spoke regarding upcoming changes to the regulated gambling market in the country at the annual Gaming conference. On Thursday, the chairman discussed upcoming changes to the market, as well as other hot topics within the gambling vertical. In his speech, […]
Legal
June 9, 2023
North Carolina Mobile Betting Legalization Gains Traction
The repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection (PASPA) dating to May 2018 marked the start of sports betting expansion in the United States. That expansion has been rapid as lawmakers in different states identified the benefits legal sports wagering can bring such as tax revenue, support for local teams and reduction of illegal […]
