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November 4, 2024
Finnish Horse Racing Bets to Be Placed Under the Commercial Market
As Finland inches closer to the launch of a commercial gaming market, lawmakers are considering making betting on horse races a part of the competitive sector. The future of horseracing bets was uncertain for a while as some considered leaving the vertical under the existing monopoly. A Victory for the Horse Racing Sector Finland, for […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Reeves Says No to Online Gambling Tax Hike, Sparks Criticism
Last month, we reported on the Labour Party’s plan to consider a £3 billion tax hike for gambling companies, mostly aimed at online casinos and sports betting activities. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and ministers were then pondering a rise in the online gambling taxes from 21% to 50% that would have boosted public finances by roughly […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
New Zealand Plans to Regulate Online Gambling by 2026
It may be a few years before New Zealand residents can enjoy legal online gambling. Yet, lawmakers are working on the matter and legislation is expected to be implemented by 2026. Until then, however, iGaming is only possible via unlicensed or offshore operators as the country lacks laws regarding online gambling. Legalizing iGaming Will Help […]
Industry
November 4, 2024
Sweepstakes Increase Gambling Risks Among Younger People, Expert
Only several states across the United States currently offer legal online casino gambling. In contrast, while legal iGaming is yet to pick up speed, sweepstakes are available in most states, offering entertainment that is quite similar to online casino games. Despite the legal ambiguity when it comes to sweepstakes, lawmakers are yet to take meaningful […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
ACMA Warns Offshore Companies over Regulatory Violations
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced that it has issued warnings to three gambling service providers because of regulatory violations. The three companies were accused of contraventions of subsections 15(2A) and 15AA(3)of the IGA. The official warnings have been sent to the owners of Rooli, Lucky Block and SlotCatalog, which the ACMA believes […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Indonesian Police Arrest Ministry Employee for Alleged Online Gambling
The central executive agency part of the Indonesian Police Force, the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency (Badan Reserse Kriminal or Bareskrim), placed an employee of the Communications and Digital Ministry under arrest on Thursday. The decision was made amid allegations regarding his involvement in online gambling. Ongoing Investigation National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Trunoyudo Wisnu […]
Legal
November 1, 2024
Connecticut Takes Sweepstakes Operator VGW to Court
Sweepstakes powerhouse VGW continues to face legal and regulatory in the United States amid pushback against the overall sweepstakes sector. This time, the operator was slammed with a class action lawsuit in Connecticut. VGW Faces Class Action in Connecticut VGW received a cease-and-desist letter from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection earlier this year and […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
University of Sydney’s Bet Well Tool Selected for 2025 Conference
Australia’s premier gambling law and regulation conference, Regulating the Game, has announced that the University of Sydney’s free tool, Bet Well, will be the fifth pitch for Pitch! @RTG, an event described by the conference as “a dynamic showcase of innovative solutions to industry and regulatory challenges.” Pitch! @RTG Will Focus on Important Topics from […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Ireland Launches Search for GRAI’s Chair and Board Members
Ireland has officially started to recruit the seven members required for the board of its newly formed statutory body. Applications will close on November 15. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), established under the landmark Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 that was turned into law in October last month, seeks to create a comprehensive framework […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Northern Ireland Seeks to Reduce Gambling Ads Amid Harm Concerns
Northern Ireland’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has asked the government to protect vulnerable groups from harm by restricting gambling ads. This comes shortly after the Republic of Ireland introduced similar measures. Ireland Just Updated Its Framework The Republic of Ireland, for context, recently updated its regulatory framework by enacting the Gambling […]
