07/28/21 European Commission to investigate FDJ monopoly in France The European Commission will investigate whether France’s decision to give FDJ exclusive lottery and retail betting rights violates EU law.
07/27/21 The ANJ blocks two betting domains The French gambling regulator has delivered blocking orders against the websites that it found were offering illegal games and payment methods.
07/20/21 Slovakia bans Twitch due to illegal gambling Slovakia has banned Twitch because the platform had been used to stream gambling.
07/20/21 UK land-based operators eye VAT refunds over FOBT charges Up to 1,000 businesses that operate slots and coin pushers are examining possible VAT refunds due to overcharging on FOBTs.
07/14/21 Norwegian Supreme Court rejects Kindred lawsuit The court has refused to hear the case brought by Kindred’s Trannel International, which claimed unconstitutional behaviour by Norway’s gambling regulator.
07/09/21 German police officer arrested in raid on illegal gambling operations A police officer was among three people arrested as special forces and tax inspectors took part in raids on 41 houses.
07/08/21 Norwegian court backs Norsk Tipping gaming monopoly The Borgarting Court of Appeal has ruled that Norsk Tipping’s gaming monopoly in Norway does not breach EEA law.
07/05/21 Swedish court rejects operators’ appeals over betting on underage athletes The Swedish Court of Appeal has rejected eight appeals against sanctions for allowing sports betting on under 18s.
07/01/21 UK: High Court to hear claim over misheard Paddy Power bet A punter seeking £286,000 from Paddy Power after an operator misheard an intended £1,300 bet as £13,000.
06/29/21 Belgian regulator blacklists four casino platforms The Belgian Gaming Commission has added four platforms to its list of unlicensed gaming platforms.
06/29/21 Swedish gaming regulator will not appeal Betsson penalty decision The Swedish gambling regulator has decided not to appeal against a court’s decision to quash its penalty against Betsson Nordic.
06/24/21 Austria: police raid 17 suspected illegal gambling venues The financial police carried out a series of coordinated raids on 17 suspected illegal gambling venues in Austria.
06/23/21 Swedish gambling regulator appeals against penalty reductions The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has lodged an appeal against a court’s decision to slash penalties issued against Genesis and AG Communications.
06/22/21 Connecticut tribes sue insurance carrier over Covid-19-related casino losses The Mohegan and the Mashantucket Pequot tribes have filed lawsuits against their insurance carrier over casino losses incurred over the last year.
06/17/21 Football Index to begin returning player funds The Viscount of Jersey is expected to release Football Index funds from its player protection account from June 22.
