Ohio Bets Big, UK Exits, NI Calls for Levy

Weekend conversation corner - 23 May

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Weekend Conversation Corner from Focus Gaming News. Join Oliver and Charlotte as they break down the week's top headlines that have captured global interest. This episode covers a proposed Ohio bill aiming to legalise and tax online gambling while banning online sweepstakes games. We also discuss a slight dip in Swedish gambling revenue linked to land-based casino closures, urgent calls from a Northern Ireland politician for a gambling levy on operators to fund treatment services, Germany's ongoing efforts to block access to unlicensed sites, and major brands losing their British gambling licences following a white-label operator's exit due to regulatory breaches. With concerns raised about the low number of people seeking help for gambling harm in Northern Ireland despite a higher percentage experiencing severe harm, we ask: Who should fund gambling harm treatment? Tune in to stay informed on what truly counts!