02/03/25 Dutch research body recommends “urgent” reforms to gambling regulations The WODC has called for a centralised duty of care and more powers for the gambling regulator, KSA.
02/03/25 Money not the main reason for gambling, UK regulator concludes The Gambling Commission has published a report on gambling motivators among British players.
02/03/25 Federal police oppose legalisation of land-based casinos in Brazil The federal police force reportedly seeks to block the regulation of land-based gaming in Brazil.
01/31/25 Tories at odds in response to UK government’s implementation of gambling reforms Shadow minister Louie French accused Labour of sparking economic risks, but some say gaming reforms should go further.
01/31/25 Congress to debate new ID requirements for gambling in Spain The move is intended to enhance measures to stop minors from gambling.
01/31/25 UK to review cap on charity lottery sales The DCMS undersecretary for Sports and Media has pledged to make a decision before the summer recess.
01/30/25 Ohio Casino Control Commission seizes illegal gaming machines The regulator has seized 88 suspected illegal slots in Bucyrus City.
01/29/25 Northern Ireland to debate gambling harm motion; FOBTs to be aligned with Britain The motion calls for gambling harm to be recognised as a public health issue.
01/29/25 UK doctors told to ask patients about gambling as part of standard health check New guidance recommends that GPs ask questions as part of a holistic assessment.
01/29/25 Brazil Supreme Court orders suspension of Rio operators that don’t use geolocation Rio-licensed online gambling operators can no longer take bets in the rest of Brazil.
01/28/25 Turkey identifies 230,000 illegal gambling sites The minister for treasury and finance has pledged to step up action against unlicenced providers.
01/27/25 New bills aim to legalise online gaming in Hawaii Several bills have been proposed on sports betting and fantasy sports.
