07/25/23 Bacta calls for UK to ease requirements for foreign workers amid labour shortage The gaming hall trade association has called for gaming jobs to be put on the list of shortage occupations.
07/24/23 North Carolina lawmakers consider up to four new casinos as part of budget deal Lawmakers discussing the proposal say the casinos would be part of new entertainment districts.
07/21/23 UK economic secretary rejects proposal to regulate crypto as gambling A Treasury Committee report had concluded that crypto assets “more closely resemble gambling than a financial service”.
07/20/23 Stakeholders voice frustration at slow progress of UK gambling reforms Witnesses have presented views to the DCMS select committee’s inquiry into the gambling review.
07/20/23 Czech Republic submits Gambling Act amendments The Czech government’s proposed amendments aim to increase player safety and broaden legal gambling options.
07/19/23 Italy makes progress with gambling reforms The Chamber of Deputies has approved Italy’s Tax Delegation Law.
07/18/23 New rules introduced for inspections of Ukrainian gambling operators The new legislation includes rules for scheduled and unscheduled inspections by the national gambling regulator.
07/18/23 Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill retains strict advertising measures The Select Committee on Justice has made several amendments to the Irish gambling bill passed in November.
07/14/23 Irish sports minister backs calls for rise in betting levy Catherine Martin said she would support an increase in the betting levy if it was used to increase funding for sport.
07/10/23 Brazilian betting fraud investigation put back to next month The Parliamentary Investigation Commission will not convene before the upcoming recess.
07/06/23 Swedish Ministry of Finance recommends ban on credit card gambling transactions The ministry says the ban should apply to all gambling verticals.
