Global Gaming Shake-Ups: Match-Fixing as Crime, Age Limits, & Regulator Collaboration

Weekend conversation corner - 15 August

In this episode, Oliver and Charlotte are unpacking some of the biggest news in the gaming world. We'll discuss how the Dutch regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), is intensifying its supervision of gaming operators’ control databases (CDB), revealing shortcomings across all active licence holders. A major development in France sees match-fixing reclassified as organised crime, which will bring specialised courts, covert surveillance, and penalties of up to 10 years in prison and €1m in fines to combat corruption in sports. We also delve into the concerns raised by the National Betting Authority in Cyprus regarding the rise in advertisements for unlicensed online casinos on social media, often misusing public figures. On an international level, Jeremy Locke, the new president of NAGRA, is urging closer collaboration between US and European gambling regulators to streamline regulatory services and improve efficiency across integrated markets. Finally, we explore Brazil's significant proposed legislation to raise the minimum betting age to 21 and impose new monthly deposit limits, alongside renewed discussions about legalising land-based casinos. With France treating match-fixing as organised crime and Brazil eyeing stricter age limits, are we seeing a new era of global gambling regulation, and how might these changes reshape the industry? Join us as we unravel these critical stories! Stay informed, stay inspired, and keep gaming on.