06/12/20 UKGC: credit card ban covers e-wallets The UK Gambling Commission has warned betting companies to note that its ban on credit card gambling also covers e-wallets.
06/12/20 Sweden passes online casino restrictions Sweden has gone ahead and approved much-criticised restrictions on online casinos and slots until the end of the year.
06/12/20 EGBA publishes data protection guidelines The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published a code of conduct on compliance with EU data protection rules.
06/11/20 La Liga gambling ad ban lifted La Liga will resume today with gambling sponsorship visible on shirts as Spain lifts gambling ad restrictions – for now.
06/09/20 Svenska Spel CEO calls for shadow lottery ban Patrik Hofbauer has called for the government to ban shadow lottery betting.
06/09/20 UK could reclassify loot boxes as gambling products The UK government is to launch an investigation into video game loot boxes to analyse whether they should be reclassified as gambling products.
06/08/20 UK: 20% of ads to be safer gambling messages The BGC says it will ensure 20% of members’ TV and radio ads are safer gambling messages as its lockdown ad suspension ends.
06/04/20 UK bans Coral gambling ad The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a gambling ad from GVC’s Coral brand but rejected a complaint against Ladbrokes.
06/03/20 Louisiana regulator head removed The head of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board has been removed by state senators.
06/03/20 UK Safer Gambling Week confirmed The rebranded cross-sector Safer Gambling Week to take place in the UK in November will focus on customer intervention.
05/28/20 Malta consults on suspicious betting The Malta Gaming Authority has invited feedback on proposed requirements to report suspicious or irregular betting on sporting events.
05/28/20 Gambling Commission: serious failings at PTES Investigation finds Playtech-owned PT Entertainment Services (PTES) responsible for serious failings over player’s death.
05/27/20 Norway: criticism over rise in problem gambling Concerns have been raised following research that shows a rise in problem gambling in Norway.
05/26/20 UK group says problem gamblers not getting help UK support group Gamble Aware says almost half of problem gamblers are not accessing the support they need.
05/26/20 UK: drop in gambling ads seen by children The Advertising Standards Authority has reported that the visibility of gambling ads among children is at its lowest in 12 years.
