07/16/20 EGBA takes swing at German iGaming regulations European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) says Germany’s planned iGaming regulations will fail to attract players to the regulated market.
07/15/20 New Swedish regulations criticised for causing “chaos” The Swedish trade association Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) says the country’s new gambling restrictions are causing chaos.
07/15/20 Bavaria to launch problem gambling platform Bavaria will launch PlayChange, an online counselling platform for gambling-related harm.
07/14/20 All Massachusetts casinos now open with restrictions All casinos in Massachusetts have opened but must follow strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the Covid-19.
07/14/20 Regulator tells Eldorado and Caesars to sell casinos The Indiana Gaming Commission has declared the companies will need to sell three casinos to get the green light for their planned merger.
07/14/20 The Netherlands sets out vision for gaming The Dutch regulator has published a series of core principles and directives ahead of next year’s launch of a regulated iGaming market.
07/13/20 Scottish betting shop restrictions to end next week The Scottish government has agreed to lift restrictions on seating and screenings in betting shop premises.
07/10/20 UKGC opens consultation on autoplay and quick spin ban The Gambling Commission has opened a consultation on proposed prohibition of autoplay and quick spins in iGaming products.
07/10/20 Spain to ban gambling football shirt sponsorship The Spanish government’s final proposals go further than initially expected, banning gambling bonuses and football shirt sponsorship.
07/09/20 Pennsylvania to allow “satellite” casino licences The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has decided to grant new “satellite” casino licences to allow operators to expand in the state.
07/09/20 New Dutch lottery framework for early 2021 The Netherlands is seeking to protect its existing lottery ahead of the opening of a regulated online gambling market next July.
07/07/20 UK charity pushes for standardised “gambling blockers” UK charity GambleAware has published research criticising the effectiveness of payment blockers that are “more like a light switch than a lock”.
07/07/20 Arkansas Lottery closes claim centre due to Covid-19 The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery closed its claim centre until further notice after evidence of Covid-19 transmission at the site.
07/07/20 New French regulator reveals leadership team The new Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has announced several leadership appointments.
07/07/20 Latest UK data suggests recovery in gaming revenue The Gambling Commission’s latest report on the impact of lockdown on the industry suggests a recovery in May, with a 15.5% increase in revenue.
