07/21/23 UK economic secretary rejects proposal to regulate crypto as gambling A Treasury Committee report had concluded that crypto assets “more closely resemble gambling than a financial service”.
07/21/23 888 names Alexis Zamboglou as managing director for UK and Ireland Zamboglou replaces Phil Walker, who has been promoted to chief commercial officer.
07/20/23 Stakeholders voice frustration at slow progress of UK gambling reforms Witnesses have presented views to the DCMS select committee’s inquiry into the gambling review.
07/20/23 Czech Republic submits Gambling Act amendments The Czech government’s proposed amendments aim to increase player safety and broaden legal gambling options.
07/20/23 Court dismisses appeal against distance rules for Berlin gambling venues Betting shops argued that they were prejudiced by the law.
07/19/23 UK trade body recommends restricting loot boxes to over 18s Ukie’s new guidelines propose age-restricting loot boxes in video games.
07/18/23 Grupo Codere names Luis Villalba as new CFO The Spanish gambling operator continues its restructuring.
07/18/23 New rules introduced for inspections of Ukrainian gambling operators The new legislation includes rules for scheduled and unscheduled inspections by the national gambling regulator.
07/18/23 UK ad committee updates rules for lottery advertising The Committee on Advertising Practice has updated two sections of its code.
07/18/23 Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill retains strict advertising measures The Select Committee on Justice has made several amendments to the Irish gambling bill passed in November.
07/13/23 Arkansas Scholarship Lottery reports record fiscal year The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery registered $114.7m for college scholarships in fiscal year 2023.
07/12/23 Bacta defends 50/50 ratio for gaming machines The trade association has responded to suggestions that the ratio will lead to a rise in the number of high-street gaming machines.
