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.
07/06/20 Mississippi casinos require face masks for everyone Mississippi casinos now require all guests and employees to wear face masks while inside venues due to an increase of Covid-19 infections.
07/06/20 UK regulator launches consultation on VIP rules The Gambling Commission is inviting responses to a review of rules for how operators engage with high-value customers.
07/02/20 NJ approves betting on an eating contest New Jersey’s regulator has allowed local sportsbooks to offer bets on Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog-Eating Contest for the first time.
07/02/20 Swedish regulator: player protection plans lacking Spelinspektionen says operators have failed to develop full plans to tackle problem gaming. It has also published a new guide on money laundering.
07/01/20 RAiG supports call for UK affiliate shakeup The trade association RAiG has finally decided to support calls for statutory licensing to be introduced for gambling affiliates in the UK market.
06/30/20 Dutch regulator: age checks must be tightened The Dutch gaming regulator KSA says more must be done to enforce age checks as it also announces a renewed clampdown on online bingo.
06/30/20 Compliance managers braced for fraud spike A survey of gaming compliance managers has found 93% expect to see an increase in fraud and chargebacks during the pandemic.
06/30/20 UKGC to consider extra measures after report The Gambling Commission is to consider new measures in response to MPs’ claims that the UK regulator is “torpid and toothless”.
06/29/20 UK MPs tell regulator to name and shame operators Another parliamentary committee has heaped criticism on the UK regulator and added its voice to calls for an overhaul of gambling regulation.
