10/06/21 Lithuania: anti-corruption body opposes online-only gambling licences Lithuania’s Special Investigation Service has warned that online-only gambling licences would favour online operators over land-based operators.
10/05/21 Dutch igaming bodies publish voluntary draft code of conduct The two major Dutch trade bodies have not yet managed to agree on a definitive agreement but say operators will abide by a voluntary draft code of conduct.
10/04/21 Assembly approves restrictions on gambling adverts in Portugal Four separate bills proposed restrictions on the time of day that gambling adverts can be shown in Portugal.
10/03/21 Dutch online gambling goes live after last-minute delay The many delays to the launch of regulated igaming in the Netherlands continued up to the last minute due to a technical fault on the day of launch.
10/01/21 Report claims gambling costs England £1.27bn Public Health England has released a study that estimates the cost of gambling harm.
10/01/21 Swedish regulator supports proposed EU credit rules The Swedish gaming regulator says proposed EU rules would help reduce gambling harm.
09/30/21 BOS criticises Swedish gambling advertising controls The operator association BOS has called for the government to withdraw the proposed controls on gambling advertising.
09/30/21 Dutch regulator reveals names of first online gaming licensees The KSA has revealed that Bet365, Holland Casino, Betent and Tombola are among the first companies to gain licences for the new Dutch online gambling market, which launches tomorrow.
09/30/21 Court rejects XC Gaming appeal over Swedish fine The administrative court has rejected the operator’s appeal against a €196,000 fine for breaches of bonus rules.
09/29/21 Westminster City Council consults on new gambling policy The London borough has proposed a new risk assessment policy for gambling venues.
09/28/21 Dutch regulator approves 10 online gaming licences The KSA has granted 10 online gaming licences ahead of the launch of the Netherlands’ regulated online gambling market on Friday.
09/28/21 Finland proposes ban on slot ads Finland’s government has submitted a bill to amend the Lottery Act to ban gambling ads and to block payments to offshore operators.
09/27/21 Swedish football players banned for match fixing Four players have been banned, one for seven years, following an investigation into match fixing.
09/27/21 Denmark warns operators over marketing of slots winnings The Danish regulator has warned operators about marketing regulations on the advertisement of slots winnings.
09/27/21 Dutch regulator fines Tipico ahead of legal market launch Just days ahead of the launch of licensed online gambling in the Netherlands, the regulator KSA has fined Tipico €531,000 for offering gambling illegally.
