03/20/19 Sweden’s authorities set gambling responsibilities The regulatory body in charge of overseeing the gambling industry has clarified supervision responsibilities.
03/19/19 UK’s FOBTs reduction reportedly working A government body said that the reduction has initiated more responsibility measures.
03/19/19 Denmark to improve consumer protection with new Code of Conduct The local regulator has set a new code of conduct, which is set to enter into force on July 1.
03/19/19 Sweden is set to look into excessive advertising Gaming companies take a great risk if they don’t comply with regulations, the local watchdog said.
03/18/19 EGBA calls for more common EU rules The association believes that common rules in the continent will help improve player protection.
03/14/19 Netherlands tests consumer protection measures The gambling regulator launched a consultations to improve consumer protections.
03/14/19 ASA bans Sky Bet’s ad The UK advertising authority ordered Sky Bet to take down a commercial for Request a Bet.
03/13/19 Chinese trade zone stalls horse racing plan The plan to develop horse racing in Hainan has been delayed yet again due to “complications,” the authorities explained.
03/12/19 Philippine city tries to discourage a casino project Quezon City’s council has limited the residents’ access to an area where Bloomberry Resorts plans to build a gaming hub.
03/12/19 Sweden grants 116 licences in less than three months The gambling regulator has revealed the number of licences granted so far in 2019, most of them being for online games.
03/12/19 Japan to set facial recognition systems in gaming venues Japanese officials are pushing to install facial recognition systems at gaming venues as a way to tackle problem gambling.
03/08/19 Regulators from Malta and Sweden team up Both countries’ gaming watchdogs have joined forces to create a better framework to enhance their “public policy objectives.”
03/07/19 AGA urges states to update regulations The organisation wants states to ensure they keep regulations updated to keep up with the evolving industry.
03/05/19 Macau seeks to expand non-gambling options According to the Secretary for Economy and Finance, the territory plans to increase non-gaming attraction to diversify the tourism industry.
03/01/19 Netherlands increases penalties for illegal online offerings The gambling authority has increased its fines for illegal online games of chance.
