07/21/21 EGBA welcomes proposal for new European AML authority The European Gaming and Betting Association has welcomed European Commission proposals for a new AML authority and supervisory system.
07/20/21 UK land-based operators eye VAT refunds over FOBT charges Up to 1,000 businesses that operate slots and coin pushers are examining possible VAT refunds due to overcharging on FOBTs.
07/20/21 YGAM: UK Charities Commission finds no conflict of interest The Charities Commission has closed its compliance case into YGAM, finding no conflict of interest.
07/20/21 DCMS considers allowing minors to sell National Lottery tickets The DCMS has opened a consultation on proposals to allow 16 and 17 year olds to sell National Lottery tickets under supervision.
07/18/21 Ukrainian legislature passes first read on its gambling tax bill Ukraine’s gambling tax bill has passed its first read, introducing a 10 per cent tax rate across all verticals.
07/18/21 BGC welcomes Snapchat opt-out for gambling ads Snapchat is giving users in the UK the option to opt out of seeing gambling ads.
07/18/21 Spain proposes per session loss limits for online casino Spain’s DGOJ has opened a consultation on new rules for online casino gambling, including loss limits for every session.
07/14/21 UK Charities Commission probes YGAM links with BGC The UK Charities Commission has opened a regulatory compliance case on responsible gambling charity YGAM due to links with the industry body.
07/13/21 Irish minister promises “extremely powerful” gambling regulator James Browne has said public health and wellbeing will be the main priority of the new Irish gambling regulator.
07/12/21 Karel Komarek considers Sazka Group IPO The owner of the Czech gaming giant Sazka is interested in a possible London IPO as it focuses on National Lottery bid.
07/09/21 Betsson earnings up 76.8% year-on-year The Swedish betting and gaming operator has reported that Q2 was its most successful to date, with revenue expected to reach up to €37.7m.
07/09/21 Entain raises forecast on back of outstanding first half Entain has raised its earnings forecast for the year to between £850m and £900m as sports betting and retail revenue bounce back strongly.
07/05/21 Novalpina Capital buys MaxBet Romania The investment fund Novalpina Capital has bought MaxBet Romania, which runs a chain of over 100 land-based slot venues.
07/02/21 Rank Group: London NGR down 38% due to lack of tourism Rank Group says business during the first six weeks of reopening has been in line with expectations, but London NGR has been impacted by the lack of tourism and fewer office workers.
06/30/21 Irish president criticises “dangerous” gambling advertising The Irish president, Michael D Higgins, has spoken out against gambling advertising in sport.
