Industry
September 22, 2021
The Netherlands Tighten Rules Against Unlicensed Operators
The government of the Netherlands is doubling down on its efforts against unlicensed online betting operators in the country. This was announced by the Dutch Minister of Legal Protection, Sander Dekker, who warned that the government will now seek out to take action against the unlicensed bookmakers who had not been persecuted for a while. […]
Industry
September 22, 2021
Norway Seeks to Have More Control on Offshore Gambling Websites
The country has submitted a consultation paper to the European Commission, seeking the power to mandate DNS blocking as a measure of last resort against gambling operators who flout Norwegian gaming law and fail to communicate and collaborate. Norway Takes Aim at Offshore Operators Norway will continue to follow the best practices regarding consumer safety in […]
Industry
September 20, 2021
UKGC’s Competence and Effectiveness are Under Investigation by the ABBGG
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the regulatory body for gambling in the UK, is under investigation by the Parliamentary All-Party Betting and Gaming Group (APBGG). The APBGG is investigating UKGC’s effectiveness and competence. The Complaint Deadline is Set for October 31, 2021 Licensed operators will be able to file complaints in three categories to the […]
Legal
September 20, 2021
Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Venues in Austria Continues
Austrian police continue with its coordinated crackdown on illegal gambling venues, this time seizing 55 illegal gaming machines over the span of the 3-day police operation. Coordinated Effort The coordinated operation against illegal gambling establishments across locations in Upper Austria, carried out in collaboration with the State Police Directorate, uncovered that, at venues that have […]
Industry
September 20, 2021
Swedish Gambling Watchdog Suspends Fair Play Bets’ and Vivaro’s Licenses
The gambling regulator in Sweden, Spelinspektionen, announced that it revoked Fair Play Bets and Vivaro’s online gambling licenses. The watchdog supported its decision by saying that the two operators did not record any turnover for the first 12 months of having a license. Spelinspektionen Revokes the Licenses of Two Operators Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, […]
Sports
September 20, 2021
Oleksandr Usyk to Bolster Parimatch’s Responsible Gambling Efforts
Sports betting operator Parimatch has found a powerful ally – Oleksandr Usyk. Ukraine’s undefeated boxing champion will be joining as Parimatch’s ambassador for responsible gambling. Success in Sports and Betting With 18 victories behind his back, Usyk knows what is needed for success, citing “willpower, intrinsic motivation and self-control” as some of the character traits that allow people […]
Sports
September 20, 2021
Netherlands to Pool Regulatory Efforts in Monitoring Gambling Advertisement
The Netherlands continues to put an emphasis on consumer protection in its soon-to-launch gambling industry with the media watchdog, the Commissariaat voor de Media (CdvM) and Kansspelautoriteit, the country’s gambling regulator, agreeing to exchange complaints and signals regarding potentially harmful advertisements pertaining to the gambling sector. The Netherlands Readies to React Quickly to Gambling Ads The regulators […]
Sports
September 17, 2021
Betway Named Sponsor of the ATP TOUR European Open Event
Online sports betting and gaming brand Betway has strengthened its position as sponsor for major tennis events by inking a sponsorship agreement with the European Open. Tennis and Betway Go Hand in Hand Malta-based online gaming brand Betway announced today it agreed to become a sponsor of the ATP TOUR European Open tennis event that […]
Business
September 17, 2021
Betsson CEO Lindwall Steps Down, Executive Search Underway
Swedish gambling group Betsson AB announced today it is on the market for a new chief executive officer to replace CEO Pontus Lindwall, who will be stepping down from the role at the end of the year. Mission Completed The new executive search was authorized by the Board of Directors at Betsson Group following an […]
Business
September 16, 2021
Evoke Gaming Ordered to Confirm Residence of Some Players
William Hill’s Swedish troubles seem to have no end after another of the group’s subsidiaries is challenged to provide evidence of following compliance measures. Proof of Residence Procedure Evoke Gaming, part of William Hill’s Mr. Green subsidiary, was slapped last month with a SEK31.5 million ($3.62 million) fine by the Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) for […]