02/04/21 New Ukrainian gambling regulator approves first licence Kosmolot owner Spacex is the first operator to gain a licence after Ukraine’s legalisation of gambling.
02/03/21 British Gambling Commission bans autoplay in slots The British regulator has announced a range of new restrictions on online slots, including a ban on autoplay.
02/03/21 Playtech faces shareholder revolt Shareholders are reported to be unhappy about the suspension of the board’s search for a replacement executive chairman.
02/03/21 Belgium cuts limit on online sports betting licences A new royal degree amends previous legislation to cut the maximum number of online sports betting licensees to 31.
02/02/21 Online poker launches in Michigan Poker players can now play online games against other players in Michigan, with interstate betting to follow soon.
02/02/21 Criticism over Prince Edward Island online casino The PEI government has received criticism from the opposition after giving the green light to an online casino without public discussion.
02/02/21 Entain gives gaming customers a voice with “players’ panel” The panel comprises customers from Entain’s brands such as Ladbrokes, Coral and Gala Bingo.
02/02/21 Flutter names first director of inclusion and diversity The online gambling giant has appointed Greg McCaw to the new position.
01/31/21 UK proposes to raise online gaming licence fees by half The DCMS has proposed increasing remote licence fees by 55 per cent to increase funding for the Gambling Commission.
01/29/21 Study highlights potential of New York sports betting market The report, which models various sports betting scenarios in the state, will influence how the state moves forward with sports betting.
01/29/21 White Hat Gaming agrees £1.3m settlement with British regulator The Malta-based gaming operator has reached a settlement with the Gambling Commission over AML and responsibility failings.
01/28/21 German online slots tax could threaten regulated market A proposed 8 per cent tax on slot turnover could hinder player protection and hurt the newly regulated market, a report warns.
