Legal
April 24, 2023
Denmark Introduces Player ID Inspection Standards, Asks for Feedback
Denmark’s gambling regulator, the Spillemyndigheden, has prepared new requirements for inspection standards in regard to the recently-introduced ID checks. For reference, the Nordic country will soon introduce player IDs that can be used to prevent problem gambling and casino crime. The Danish Ministry of Taxation issued the player ID order last month, effectively requiring land-based […]
Legal
April 24, 2023
Austrian Financial Police Seize 76 Illegal Gambling Machines in Salzburg
In a crackdown on illegal gambling, Austrian financial police have confiscated 76 gaming machines in Salzburg during a series of raids. Covert Operations Reveal Hidden Illegal Gambling Machines in Salzburg Bars The police visited seven bars, which were camouflaged from the outside as different categories of businesses including nail salons, tanning salons, and internet cafes. […]
Industry
April 24, 2023
RubyPlay Secures New License in Romania
RubyPlay, a gaming studio that seeks to create the most entertaining and innovative slot games possible, has acquired a new license. The developer reported that it has successfully secured approval from the Oficiul National pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) to launch its content in Romania. As a result, the slots innovator will be able to […]
Legal
April 21, 2023
AGCO Fines Three Operators over Unlicensed Games
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has fined three operators over the provision of uncertified slots. According to the regulator, Bunchberry, Mobile Incorporated and LeoVegas offered games that had not been approved by the AGCO registrar or certified by an Independent Testing Laboratory registered by the registrar. In addition to that, Mobile Incorporated took […]
Industry
April 20, 2023
DGOJ to Provide Grants for Gambling Harm Research
The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs has asked the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), a body that regulates gambling in the country, to launch a new grant initiative. The ministry asked the regulator to help fund organizations that deal with gambling harm. As a result, a €1.6m fund was created. The money will […]
Legal
April 20, 2023
Virginia to Launch Problem Gaming Treatment Initiative
Problem gambling has been a growing concern for lawmakers and advocacy groups in the state, necessitating the creation of new legislation. Senate Bill 836 is an all-encompassing solution, aiding individuals struggling with addiction and working with operators to tackle potential problems in their infancy. The bi-partisan effort will be pivotal to protecting vulnerable groups and […]
Legal
April 19, 2023
KSA Slaps Betent with a $438,000 Fine for Advertising to Young Adults
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), a body that regulates gambling in the Netherlands, has reported that the casino operator Betent has breached the local advertising standards. The gaming company’s prohibited actions have earned it a fine, the regulator added. As reported, Betent’s Betcity.nl online gaming brand promoted gaming content to young adults – people aged 18 to […]
Industry
April 19, 2023
Casino Guru to Research Self-exclusion on a Global Scale
Online gaming database Casino Guru has teamed up with City, University of London, a British public research university, to research and recommend self-exclusion practices. The partnership will see the two parties identify the best approach to self-exclusion. This project continues Casino Guru’s Global Self-Exclusion Initiative from 2020, which saw the database specialist work on a […]
Legal
April 13, 2023
Norway May Introduce DNS Blocking for Offshore Operators
Norway plans to introduce DNS blocking, barring offshore gambling sites from offering their products to local customers. This measure has been talked about for more than a decade and may finally become a reality. The proposal is backed by the current minister of culture, Anette Trettebergstuen, who hopes to ban offshore sites from 2024. Unlike […]
Insider
April 12, 2023
SG:certified Vanessa Simpson: “Don’t Get Fined”
The regulator fined William Hill more than £19 million, the stiffest fine it has ever imposed on an operator. According to officials, William Hill was found to have a series of recurring failures around safer gambling and anti-money laundering practices which the company says it has since addressed. William Hill’s failings were so “widespread and […]
