Gambling News - 'Regulation'
Industry
November 25, 2025
ATG Says Sweden’s Channelization Rates Have Improved
ATG has published its quarterly review of Sweden’s gaming market, reporting an increase in player channelization toward legal operators. Despite that, offshore gaming remains a significant challenge. ATG Reports Channelization Rate of 74-85% In its official report, ATG said that Sweden’s estimated channelization rate has reached 74-85%, marking a noticeable improvement from 70-82% in Q3 […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
Over 20 UK Prize Draw Operators Sign New Code of Conduct
Over 20 major prize draw operators in the United Kingdom, including rising stars like Omaze, Best of the Best, and Raffle House, have committed to a voluntary code of conduct led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), designed to enhance transparency and safeguard participants. DCMS Issues New Code of Conduct for Operators […]
Casino
November 24, 2025
Netherlands Land-Based Casinos Continue to Struggle, KSA Data Shows
According to the Netherlands Gambling Authority’s (KSA) latest annual Market Scan, GGR from land-based casinos fell by EUR 61 million (about $70.6 million), showing that the country’s land-based gambling operators are again coming under renewed pressure. Regulator Shows Financial Decline in the Netherlands’ Land-Based Sector The decline persists even though the broader market has stabilised, […]
Sports
November 24, 2025
NCAA Forbids Players and Department Staff to Bet on Pro Sports
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has forbidden athletes and athletic department staff from betting on professional sports. The news comes after the NCAA voted on Friday to overturn a rule change that would have allowed those bets. NCAA Implements New Rules The rule change permitting gambling on professional sports was scheduled to take effect Nov. […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
Lithuania Steps Up the Fight Against Online Gambling Fraud
The Lithuanian government has intensified its efforts against online gambling fraud, bringing together several state institutions to address regulatory gaps that illegal gambling operators have exploited for years. On November 20, representatives from more than a dozen government agencies examined how fake internet domains are often used to lure residents into unlicensed gambling and other […]
Industry
November 24, 2025
UKGC Suspends Deadheat Racing’s License amid Investigation
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the suspension of one of its licensees’ license amid an investigation due to suspected regulatory violations. The authority cited suspected lax anti-money laundering (AML) measures and violations of Great Britain’s social responsibility requirements as the chief reasons for the decision. UKGC to Investigate Deadheat Racing’s Suitability On November […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Spain Steps Forward as a Leader in European Gambling Regulation
Spain has taken a decisive step, positioning itself at the forefront of European gambling regulation. The country hosted the recent International Gaming Congress to showcase its policy ambitions and its growing influence among EU regulators. The event provided a platform for senior officials, operators, academics, and international experts to discuss the industry’s responsibilities. Lawmakers Are […]
Legal
November 21, 2025
Thai Police Arrest 5 Indians Suspected of Illegal Online Gambling Operations
Thailand police have detained five Indian nationals who are suspected of serving as administrators for an online gambling operation during a raid at a condominium in Pattaya. Police Raid Results in Five Arrests On Wednesday, Chon Buri immigration police searched a second-floor condominium room on Soi Thep Prasit 17 in Tambon Nong Prue, Bang Lamung […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
xQc Shares Plans to Circumvent Twitch’s Gambling Bans
Despite Twitch’s ban on all gambling-related content, popular streamer xQc may be poised to make a bold move by broadcasting gambling content from Kick on Twitch, made possible by the Counter-Strike StarLadder Budapest Major exemption from the rules. xQc Plans to Circumvent Twitch’s Rules Recently, Twitch agreed to allow the Counter-Strike StarLadder Budapest Major to […]
Industry
November 21, 2025
Spelinspektionen Flags SkillOnNet for Missing Responsible Gaming Warnings
Spelinspektionen, AKA the Swedish Gambling Authority, has issued a regulatory notice to SkillOnNet after finding that the logged-out version of Prime Casino’s website did not display the required responsible gaming (RG) icons. Spelinspektionen Warns SkillOnNet The missing tools included links for self-assessing gambling behavior, setting deposit limits, adjusting login time restrictions, and initiating self-exclusion. Under […]