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Industry
November 7, 2024
GamCare Shifts Its Focus to the Banking Sector
In a strategic shift, the UK gambling charity GamCare has announced that it will no longer provide its Safer Gambling Standard services for gambling operators past 2024, redirecting the focus to supporting financial institutions in tackling gambling-related harm. This decision aligns with GamCare’s pledge to focus on providing direct support and broader, cross-sector projects. This […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
UKGC Exec Highlights the Launch of Gambling Harms Action Lab
Tim Miller, the executive director of the UK gambling regulator, the Gambling Commission, recently highlighted the ongoing efforts to combat gambling harm and addiction. In a speech, recognizing the launch of the Gambling Harms Action Lab by Money Mental Health earlier this week, the executive pointed to the extensive efforts that seek to protect the […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
ANJ Could Hit Polymarket with Ban Over Gambling Concerns
Popular prediction market platform Polymarket could be facing a potential ban in France amid gambling concerns. L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s National Gambling Authority, which is responsible for regulating all forms of gambling within the country, has also raised legal concerns over Polymarket as significant bets on political outcomes have put the platform under […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
NGCB Recommends License for Hard Rock Exec amid the Mirage Transformation
The gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), recently reviewed and recommended for approval the license of one key executive for the future Hard Rock Las Vegas. Vincent Zahn Recommended for License in Nevada That is the case of Vincent Zahn, who currently holds the role of chief financial officer and executive […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
Nevada: Casino Patrons Claims over $900K Winnings Denied
Disputes between casino operators and visitors related to payouts, unpaid jackpots or malfunctioning machines or other games are often brought to the attention of the gambling regulator. In Nevada’s case, such disputes are overseen by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). Recently, the NGCB rejected two disputes for nearly $1 million in winnings, filed by […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
Brazilian Senate Remains Divided on Gambling Legalization
Brazil Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco reaffirmed his commitment to a parliamentary commission of inquiry (CPI) on online betting, noting that the need for enhanced monitoring and regulation of online betting is becoming increasingly evident. Despite tax reform dominating the legislative agenda, Pacheco stated that the CPI on betting must not be sidelined, citing rising consumer […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
South Africa Must Reform Casino Regulations to Exit FATF Grey List
South Africa is making a concerted effort to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, targeting full compliance by mid-2025. Although the country has strengthened its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) policies since the FATF’s original 2021 evaluation and the subsequent follow-up report in 2023, issues like casino licensing and regulation […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
France Initiates iCasino Talks with Industry Stakeholders
At the end of October, we reported on France’s Minister Delegate for the Budget and Public Accounts announcement the government would no longer consider the legalization of iGaming, with lawmakers taking a stake back in light of economic concerns. France and Cyprus are the only EU member states that continue to prohibit iGaming. Now, roughly […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
Turkish Soccer Introduces Fines for Clubs Promoting Illegal Betting
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has published new regulations in an effort to push back against illegal sports betting ads in professional soccer. Turkish soccer clubs that violate these new rules now risk penalties. Clubs that Endorse Illegal Operators Face Fines The updated guidelines envision fines for clubs that endorse illegal betting companies. Additionally, repeat […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
BGC Publishes Code Handbook, Reiterates Commitment to High Standards
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), an industry standards body, has published its first Code Handbook. The new publication will encompass 20 Codes covering 100 measures aligning with the industry’s ambition to raise its standards. BGC Commemorates Its Anniversary with Inaugural Code Handbook The publication commemorates the BGC’s fifth anniversary and collates every voluntary commitment […]
