Hawaii’s Betting Push, UK Leadership Shake-up and Greece’s Illegal Gambling Crackdown

Weekend conversation corner - 13 February

Join hosts Oliver and Charlotte for Season 2, Episode 6 of Weekend Conversation Corner from Focus Gaming News! This week, we break down significant global regulatory shifts, including Andrew Rhodes stepping down as CEO of the British Gambling Commission and the confirmation of new supervision fees for the Swedish market starting in 2026. We also cover the appointment of Carol Verheij as the new vice chair of the Dutch gambling regulator, Armenia's push for a centralised gambling monitoring system, and Greece’s move to impose stricter penalties on unlicensed gambling. But with a sports betting bill advancing through the House Committee, is Hawaii finally ready to open its doors to the industry? Tune in to find out!