gambling regulation

Canada: Senate passes bill to legalise single-event sports betting

The Senate has approved the bill to legalise betting on single events. It now needs the signature of the chief justice of the Supreme Court before being implemented by each Canadian province.

06/23/21

Spain establishes framework to share gambling self-exclusion data

Spain’s 17 autonomous communities have finally agreed to cooperate and share data from their individual gambling self-exclusion networks.

06/23/21

Swedish gambling regulator appeals against penalty reductions

The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has lodged an appeal against a court’s decision to slash penalties issued against Genesis and AG Communications.

06/22/21

Sports franchises could shut casinos out of sports betting in Ohio

Ohio’s soon-to-be approved sports betting bill includes language that limits licensees and could shut casinos out of the business if sports franchises apply for permits.

06/22/21

Ukraine orders gaming operators to remove illegal ads

Ukraine’s new gambling regulator has threatened prosecution for operators that do not remove illegal ads “as soon as possible”.

06/22/21

Gambling Commission: a third of gamblers play because of ads

The British Gambling Commission has published a survey that found 34 per cent of gamblers were swayed by advertising.

06/21/21

Swedish gambling regulator agrees with expansion of penalty fees

The Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen has agreed that marketing disruption fees should be expanded to cover more offences.

06/21/21

Norway promises tougher sanctions for unlicensed igaming

The Norwegian government has promised to take tougher action against unlicensed igaming operators and affiliates.

06/18/21

Pennsylvania gaming regulator issues 284,000 in penalties

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued a series of penalties after identifying failings

06/18/21

Denmark: channelisation to licensed gaming reaches record high

The Danish Gambling Authority has reported that channelisation to the licensed gaming market reached 90 per cent last year.

06/18/21

Ukraine’s new gambling regulator draws up bonus restrictions

Ukraine’s Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has included restrictions on bonuses in its responsible gambling provisions.

06/18/21

René Jansen calls for return of EC group on online gambling

The new chairman of Gaming Regulators European Forum has asked the European Commission to reconvene the Expert Group on Online Gambling.

06/17/21

Ohio passes sports betting expansion bill

The Ohio Senate has passed a bill to legalise sports betting online and at casinos, racinos and at bars and restaurants with machines.

06/17/21

UK charity: 63% support total ban on gambling advertising

The Royal Society for Public Health has added its voice to the growing debate on gambling advertising in the UK.

06/17/21

EGBA warns plans to cut Italian igaming licences could breach EU rules

The EGBA has warned that plans to reduce the number of Italian igaming licences and increase fees risks causing a surge in illegal gambling.

Check the latest gambling regulation news

Canada: Senate passes bill to legalise single-event sports betting

Spain establishes framework to share gambling self-exclusion data

Swedish gambling regulator appeals against penalty reductions

Sports franchises could shut casinos out of sports betting in Ohio

Ukraine orders gaming operators to remove illegal ads

Gambling Commission: a third of gamblers play because of ads

Swedish gambling regulator agrees with expansion of penalty fees

Norway promises tougher sanctions for unlicensed igaming

Pennsylvania gaming regulator issues 284,000 in penalties

Denmark: channelisation to licensed gaming reaches record high

Ukraine’s new gambling regulator draws up bonus restrictions

René Jansen calls for return of EC group on online gambling

Ohio passes sports betting expansion bill

UK charity: 63% support total ban on gambling advertising

EGBA warns plans to cut Italian igaming licences could breach EU rules

EMEA

Special report: A timeline of how Brazil built its igaming regulatory framework

EMEA

European gambling regulators issue joint warning over prediction market risks

EMEA

Swedish gambling regulator proposes new regulations on gambling responsibility

Legislation

Pennsylvania bill proposes to block online gambling platforms in school areas