08/07/20 Norwegian regulator gives €3m to voluntary groups Lotteritilsynet is running a “crisis fund” to help non-profits during the pandemic.
08/05/20 UK thinktank calls for “soft cap” on online gambling losses The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has proposed a £100 per month cap on online gambling losses prior to affordability checks.
08/04/20 VGT bill paves way for gaming expansion in Pennsylvania A bill proposing the legalisation of video gaming terminals in Pennsylvania highlights the potential expansion of licensed gaming.
07/31/20 Gambling Commission to change licensing requirements The UK regulator has confirmed it will change licensee reporting requirements from October 31.
07/30/20 Nevada: regulators to fine two casinos The Nevada Gaming Control Board seeks to fine venues that have not been complying with measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19.
07/27/20 Dutch regulator warns over Covid-19 ads The Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has warned online gaming operators over adverts that made use of the pandemic.
07/24/20 Germany: amnesty for online casinos that adopt future rules A working group has recommended unlicensed online casinos be let off the hook if they adopt rules that come into force next year.
07/24/20 Genesis Global to appeal “disproportionate UK suspension” Online gambling operator Genesis Global has confirmed it will appeal against the suspension of its operating licence in Great Britain.
07/22/20 GVC to “cooperate fully” with probe by UK authorities The owner of Ladbrokes and Coral is being investigated by HMRC in connection to a former Turkish subsidiary.
07/19/20 UK gambling addiction centre claims world first Leon House says it has developed the world’s first 24/7 online platform for problem gambling treatment.
07/17/20 Norway eases online bingo revenue rules Norway’s gambling regulator has extended the period for operators to meet the minimum revenue threshold to offer bingo games online.
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.
