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.
05/25/20 Sweden may exclude sports betting from limits A minister in Sweden has submitted a new proposal to exclude sports betting from the country’s much-criticised limit on deposits.
05/21/20 AGA calls for slots tax threshold update AGA has urged the administration to adjust antiquated slots reporting threshold as part of regulatory reform effort.
05/21/20 Norway approves gambling ad block Norway has passed a law that aims to block offshore gambling operators from aiming online ads at Norwegian consumers.
05/20/20 EGBA joins criticism of Swedish limits The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has added to the criticism of the strict limits placed on online betting in Sweden.
