10/01/21 Spanish problem gambling rate joint lowest in Europe According to a new survey, Spain and Denmark tie for the lowest rate of problem gambling in Europe.
10/01/21 Swedish regulator supports proposed EU credit rules The Swedish gaming regulator says proposed EU rules would help reduce gambling harm.
09/30/21 Entain to begin digital makeover of betting shops The gambling giant will turn Ladbrokes, Coral and Eurobet premises in the UK and Italy into digital shops.
09/29/21 Bolton Wanderers to ban betting kiosks Bolton Wanderers is the latest English football club to ban gambling sponsorships.
09/28/21 GAMSTOP reports 25% rise in self-exclusions GAMSTOP has reported a notable rise in the use of its free gambling self-exclusion scheme in the UK.
09/28/21 Finland proposes ban on slot ads Finland’s government has submitted a bill to amend the Lottery Act to ban gambling ads and to block payments to offshore operators.
09/27/21 Veikkaus closes restaurant slots in renewed Covid-19 measures Finland’s state-controlled monopoly Veikkaus has closed its slot machines in restaurants and cafes in the Satakunta region. Slot halls remain open.
09/24/21 FanDuel names Craig Carton as responsible gaming ambassador The sports radio and TV personality will join the company’s efforts to promote safer gaming.
09/24/21 Betsson chairman Patrick Svensk steps down Patrick Svensk has stepped down after more than 15 years on Betsson’s board amid a shareholder revolt.
09/23/21 EPIC Risk Management opens US subsidiary in Delaware The gambling harm prevention consultancy is expanding its presence to the US and Canada.
09/23/21 Chris Philp appointed as UK gambling minister The DCMS has confirmed that Chris Philp will replace John Whittingdale as UK gambling minister.
09/22/21 Entain receives takeover proposal from DraftKings The British gaming giant Entain has received an offer from the US sports betting and fantasy sports operator DraftKings.
09/20/21 CIRSA agrees €615m debt-bond placement Spain’s Grupo CIRSA has agreed a new placement to refinance debt arrangements and improve financial liquidity.
09/20/21 BGC welcomes Nadine Dorries appointment as Secretary of State The gaming industry group has welcomed the appointment of Nadine Dorries as the UK government’s secretary of state for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports.
