07/09/24 Danish gambling regulator raps Spillehallen over AML discrepancies Spillemyndigheden found discrepancies in the operator’s written accounts of AML compliance.
07/08/24 BGC welcomes Labour election victory in the UK The Betting and Gaming Council has pledged to work with the new cabinet to shape a “world-class” gambling sector.
07/04/24 Opening of Finland’s regulated gambling market put back to 2027 The Ministry of the Interior has opened a consultation on the planned liberalisation of gambling.
07/04/24 New Dutch government puts Teun Struycken in charge of gambling There are fears the New Social Contract MP may move ahead with a proposal to ban online slots.
07/03/24 Danish gambling regulator gains new powers Spillemyndigheden will have more sanctions options and the power to issue specific requests.
07/03/24 Spanish gambling regulator orders operators to join anti-match-fixing programme Gambling operators’ staff will have access to a whistleblower portal to report suspicious betting.
07/02/24 Decision to allow minors to enter some gambling venues sparks controversy in Ireland The proposed change in legislation would allow children to enter venues such as racetracks.
07/02/24 Brazil casino bill looks set for August vote The bill would regulate land-based casinos, bingo, horseracing betting and instant win games.
07/02/24 Portuguese trade association flags influencers promoting unlicensed gambling APAJO has filed criminal complaints against social media influencers.