Industry
October 14, 2024
Labour Party Considers £3bn Tax Hike for Gambling Companies
The gambling sector in the UK is currently going through regulatory changes amid the government’s efforts to make the rules suitable for the digital age. While the changes are related to the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act, a new report suggests some gambling operators may be affected by a tax hike. […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
Dutch Black Market Spending May Be Larger than Expected
Although the latest figures from the Dutch Gaming Authority revealed a drop in the number of players using illegal gambling sites, black market gambling in the Netherlands remains a persistent threat. The regulator’s newest report claimed that 95% of registered accounts now belong to regulated online operators. However, the amount spent by the remaining 5% […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
Green Party Files Gambling Ads Ban Bill to Australia’s Senate
On October 9, the Green Party in Australia sent a bill asking for a full ban on gambling ads in the country to the Senate. The move represented the latest development in the heated talks on the way the Labor government should go around the undeniable gambling ad proliferation. At the start of September, news […]
Sports
October 11, 2024
DSWV Reports No Evidence of Match-Fixing in Amateur Leagues
Despite the rigorous efforts of lawmakers and gambling regulators across Europe, illegal gambling remains a challenge to the legal sector. Unlawful operations are often tied to criminal activities, including money laundering and match-fixing. The latter is precisely one of the concerns of gambling stakeholders in Germany. No Evidence Suggests Manipulation in Amateur Leagues Only recently, […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
Brazil to Block Thousands of Sites as Regulated Betting Looms
The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has once again reminded operators that have not applied for a license that they face blocking. As announced several weeks ago, only those who have demonstrated an interest in acquiring a license will be allowed to operate during the transitional period before the official […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
Gov. Hochul Rejects Support for Steve Cohen’s NY Casino Bid
Three new casino licenses are up for grabs in New York. Recognizable gaming and hospitality companies have already shown interest, but the licenses are expected to be awarded at some point next year. The Governor Doesn’t Intend to Support the Billionaire’s Project Earlier this week, The Post, revealed that Gov. Kathy Hochul may favor one […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Indonesia Blocks 3.8M Online Gambling Sites in 14 Months
After its government announced it would take decisive action against digital payment service providers engaging with online gambling operators as a means to fight off black market sites, Indonesia has reached a new milestone in its endeavor. The country in Southeast Asia has announced that it managed to successfully block 3,796,902 online gambling platforms between […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Lotteritilsynet to Investigate Norsk Tipping over Self-Exclusion Failure
Lotteritilsynet, Norway’s gambling regulator, is set to investigate Norsk Tipping over potential self-exclusion failures. As reported by local news outlet NTB, clients found themselves unable to exclude themselves from playing with the operator’s mobile app. Players Were Unable to Exclude Themselves from Playing The self-exclusion failure was self-reported by Norsk Tipping in June. According to […]
Business
October 10, 2024
Netherlands Reports Gambling Revenue Increase and 95% Channelization
The Dutch licensed gambling market is recognized for its strict rules and monitoring. While robust, the regulations are not overly restrictive, which enables the country to channel more players toward the legal sector. Land-Based Gambling Sector Boosts GGR Newly released data from the country’s gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), points to the growth of the gambling […]
Industry
October 10, 2024
Dutch MPs Propose Banning iGaming amid Concerning Harm Rates
Ever since legalizing online gambling in 2021, the Netherlands has cemented itself as one of the bigger markets in Europe. However, amid concerning gambling harm figures and other side effects, some lawmakers are wondering whether the legalization had been a good idea after all. New Measure Could End iGaming in the Netherlands Two members of […]
