gambling regulation

YGAM calls for more funds for education in UK gambling law review

The Responsible gambling charity YGAM has added its voice to calls for the government to introduce a statutory levy on operators as part of its review of UK gambling law.

04/15/21

Camelot to raise UK National Lottery age limit ahead of deadline

Camelot has confirmed that it will raise the National Lottery age limit to over 18s from April 22.

04/15/21

GamCare responds to consultation on UK gambling legislation

The charity GamCare has added its voice to calls for more investment in the UK for gaming regulation and to tackle problem gambling.

04/14/21

Trinity college SU to hold referendum on gambling sponsorship

Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) has voted to hold a referendum on whether it should accept advertising or sponsorship money from gambling companies.

04/14/21

Svenska Spel’s Casino Cosmopol receives new five-year licence

The Swedish land-based casino monopoly has gained a new licence despite its money-laundering failings.

04/13/21

UK government to investigate Football Index collapse

Government ministers are planning to formally investigate Football Index’s collapse.

04/13/21

UK gambling charity calls for mandatory levy to fund treatment

GambleAware has made the call in its submission as part of the UK government’s review of gambling legislation.

04/11/21

French gaming regulator appoints director of tech supervision unit

The French gaming regulator ANJ has appointed Xavier Asperge as director of technical expertise and systems supervision.

04/11/21

Lithuania: employee fined for placing illegal gambling ads

The employee of a digital media business has been fined for placing ads with prohibited content.

04/11/21

Sweden looks set to extend online casino deposit limits again

Sweden’s government has proposed an extension to its monthly online casino deposit limits until November 14.

04/09/21

Swedish igaming association blasts Equality Commission report

The Swedish igaming association BOS has criticised the report, which called for all gambling to take place via a state-run portal.

04/09/21

French gaming regulator’s consumer code powers confirmed

The Conseil d’État has ruled that the French gaming regulator (ANJ) has the power to take action against operators that breach the consumer code.

04/08/21

Kindred Group wins appeal over Swedish deposit cap

Kindred Group’s Spooniker has overturned an injunction related to Sweden’s SEK 5,000 deposit cap.

04/08/21

Mayor of London pledges to ban gambling ads on the Tube

The incumbent mayor of London says he will ban gambling adverts on the London Underground system if he’s re-elected next month.

04/07/21

French regulator publishes first report on player dispute service

The ANJ has provided a report on France’s dispute moderation service for the online gambling sector.

Check the latest gambling regulation news

YGAM calls for more funds for education in UK gambling law review

Camelot to raise UK National Lottery age limit ahead of deadline

GamCare responds to consultation on UK gambling legislation

Trinity college SU to hold referendum on gambling sponsorship

Svenska Spel’s Casino Cosmopol receives new five-year licence

UK government to investigate Football Index collapse

UK gambling charity calls for mandatory levy to fund treatment

French gaming regulator appoints director of tech supervision unit

Lithuania: employee fined for placing illegal gambling ads

Sweden looks set to extend online casino deposit limits again

Swedish igaming association blasts Equality Commission report

French gaming regulator’s consumer code powers confirmed

Kindred Group wins appeal over Swedish deposit cap

Mayor of London pledges to ban gambling ads on the Tube

French regulator publishes first report on player dispute service

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