gambling regulation

Gambling Commission announces action on “clearly unaffordable” gambling

Sarah Gardner, acting joint CEO of the British Gambling Commission, has said the regulator will prioritise action to stop players from gambling unaffordable sums.

05/20/21

KSA calls for moderation in igaming advertising

The Dutch regulator’s chairman has warned operators to moderate their advertising once igaming goes live in the Netherlands or face severe restrictions.

05/20/21

British think-tank calls for ban on gambling advertising

The Centre of Social Justice has called for a complete ban on gambling advertising in the UK among other measures to offer protection against gambling harms.

05/20/21

Swedish gaming revenue up 5% in Q1

Swedish gaming revenue hit SEK6.25bn (€615.3m) in the first quarter.

05/19/21

British Gambling Commission tells operators to review FATF guidance

The Gambling Commission has urged gaming operators to ensure they review the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) updated guidance on anti-money laundering measures.

05/18/21

Florida removes online casino gaming from Seminole compact

Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls has confirmed that all language related to online casino gaming has been removed from the new compact with the Seminole Tribe.

05/18/21

Alabama to end session without casino and lottery legislation

The legislative session in Alabama is soon to end without lawmakers passing legislation to allow a lottery and casino gambling in the state.

05/18/21

British Gambling Commission suspends Lottery England licence

The Gambling Commission has suspended Lottery England’s external lottery manager licence.

05/18/21

Dutch and British gambling regulators increase collaboration

The Netherlands’ KSA and the British Gambling Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase cooperation.

05/18/21

GamingMalta Foundation launches vaccination drive

GamingMalta Foundation aims to vaccinate workers in Malta’s gambling sector.

05/17/21

Massachusetts senators push sports betting bill

Lawmakers in Massachusetts aims to introduce sports betting in budget amendments during the debate on the 2022 spending plan, which begins on May 24.

05/17/21

Florida lawmakers to discuss Seminole gaming compact

Florida lawmakers will today (Monday) discuss a new 30-year gaming compact between the state and the Seminole Tribe.

05/14/21

IAGR and Focus Gaming News announce strategic partnership

Focus Gaming News has struck a key partnership deal with the International Association of Gaming Regulators and became its official media partner.

05/14/21

Missouri to protect lottery winners’ identities

Missouri lawmakers have passed a bill that would protect lottery winners’ identities, prohibiting companies from publishing their personal information online.

05/14/21

Nebraska drops betting on instate college sports from bill

Lawmakers have tweaked Nebraska’s bill to legalise sports betting, adding an amendment that bans betting on the home games of instate college teams.

Check the latest gambling regulation news

Gambling Commission announces action on “clearly unaffordable” gambling

KSA calls for moderation in igaming advertising

British think-tank calls for ban on gambling advertising

Swedish gaming revenue up 5% in Q1

British Gambling Commission tells operators to review FATF guidance

Florida removes online casino gaming from Seminole compact

Alabama to end session without casino and lottery legislation

British Gambling Commission suspends Lottery England licence

Dutch and British gambling regulators increase collaboration

GamingMalta Foundation launches vaccination drive

Massachusetts senators push sports betting bill

Florida lawmakers to discuss Seminole gaming compact

IAGR and Focus Gaming News announce strategic partnership

Missouri to protect lottery winners’ identities

Nebraska drops betting on instate college sports from bill

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European gambling regulators issue joint warning over prediction market risks

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Swedish gambling regulator proposes new regulations on gambling responsibility