10/27/20 Oklahoma will not appeal tribal compact renewals Gov. Still hoped to renegotiate gambling compacts with tribes before a federal judge ruled that they would renew in January this year.
10/27/20 Ukraine: former general to lead gambling commission Ivan Rudyi has been named the first director-general of the newly created Ukrainian Gambling and Lottery Commission (UGLC).
10/25/20 French and Dutch regulators sign agreement The two national regulators have signed a memorandum of understanding.
10/23/20 UK likely to restrict use of celebrities in gambling ads The move is expected as part of new rules to clamp down on marketing that appeals to under 18s.
10/22/20 DraftKings fined for self-exclusion breach The Boston-based sports book failed to update its self-exclusion lists, breaching licence requirements.
10/21/20 Dutch regulator proposes new player protection rules The KSA has begun a consultation on proposals for compulsory risk analysis and a ban on time-limited bonuses.
10/19/20 Deadline to conform to German transition rules extended Operators now have until December 15 to adapt to the rules for the future regulated market.
10/18/20 Dutch regulator supports removal of gaming machines KSA is supporting plans to remove gaming machines from family arcades in a bid to reduce underage gambling.
10/15/20 UK ad watchdog upholds Bonus Accumulator complaints Three complaints argued that online adverts for the brand were socially irresponsible.
10/14/20 Estonia approves Enlabs’ Global Gaming takeover The acquisition has received approval from the Estonian Competition Authority
10/14/20 GC: financial sector must help tackle gambling-related harm The Gambling Commission’s chief executive Neil McArthur has said the financial sector must help the regulator gain a “single customer view”.
10/11/20 Dutch regulator appoints gambling addiction advisor The KSA has appointed prominent healthcare academic Dr Gert-Jan Meerker.
10/09/20 Greece opens applications for new online gaming licences The national regulator is taking submissions online. Operators must complete “suitability” disclosures.
10/08/20 UK watchdog bans Electraworks ad The ASA has upheld a complaint against the GVC subsidiary, but rejected a complaint against Betfair Casino.
10/08/20 BHA appoints new group to assess Levy reform The group will convene this week to begin to draw up options for reform of the horseracing levy.
