Industry
July 22, 2022
UKGC Advised Licensees to Better Handle Complaints
The Gambling Commission in the UK issued advice to licensees to remind them of existing rules and guidance, as well as give them tips on how to handle customer complaints. Review Identified Areas for Improvements The Gambling Commission acted on the findings of its review of complaints policies which showed areas where incumbents can improve […]
Industry
July 22, 2022
GGL Asked ISPs to Block Offshore Gaming Brands
The Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), Germany’s new gambling regulator, asked Internet service providers to block offshore betting operators. The German market is currently struggling with high illegal gambling rates – something the new regulator is hellbent on fixing. The GGL Asks IPSs to Block Unlicensed Gambling Operators Although the GGL is yet to take full control of […]
Legal
July 22, 2022
KSA Warned Licensees About Using Promo Games
The Netherlands gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has addressed the use of “promotional games of chance” in gambling. Per Dutch law, such games do not require a permit but are still required to follow certain rules. Promotional Games Should Follow Certain Rules By “promotional games of chance” the KSA refers to bonus contests where people […]
Industry
July 22, 2022
Lithuania and Ukraine Gambling Regulators Sign an MoU, Will Share Knowledge
The Gaming Control Authority of Lithuania and the Commission on the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries of Ukraine have signed a Memorandum of Understanding through which they will be able to combine their efforts when it comes to lottery and gambling regulation and supervision. Vital Intelligence Will Be Shared Thanks to the MoU Ukraine’s and […]
Sports
July 22, 2022
Matchbook Named Olly Murphy Its Brand Ambassador
Matchbook Betting Exchange announced this week it has hired the services of horse racing trainer Olly Murphy in a Brand Ambassador capacity. Work to Get Horses into Races The collaboration between Matchbook Betting Exchange and Olly Murphy will see the Stratford-upon-Avon-based horse racing trainer produce regular video and written content for the betting brand. Commenting […]
Industry
July 21, 2022
More than $2BN Go to Good Causes from the UK National Lottery
During the 2021-2022 financial year, the National Lottery in the UK distributed nearly £2 billion ($2.4 billion) to good causes, judging by data released earlier this week. National Lottery Allocates $2BN to Good Causes for 2021-22 The total sum, distributed to good causes by the Lottery for the 12 months until March 31, 2022, was […]
Industry
July 21, 2022
KSA Continues the Fight against Offshore Brands
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, said that the battle against offshore operators will take a while. Despite the difficulties, the KSA confirmed that this is a battle that it is determined to win. Jansen Spoke about the Battle against Illegal Brands René Jansen, chairman of the KSA, addressed the matter. He said that, […]
Industry
July 21, 2022
Belgium Agrees to Restrict Weekly Gambling Deposits to $203
The Belgium Gaming Commission has confirmed a highly-controversial decision to reduce the weekly depositing limit at gambling platforms to only €200 ($203) weekly, down from €500 ($508) presently. The new measure will come into effect in October 2022 and is part of the country’s broader ambitions to regulate the industry. Weekly Deposit Limits in Belgium […]
Sports
July 20, 2022
Fulham FC 2022-23 Shirt to Feature Gambling Sponsor W88
Newly-promoted to the English Premier League (EPL) Fulham FC is about to unveil a controversial sponsor, a report in The Athletic speculates, claiming Asian bookmaker W88 will be the soccer club’s shirt sponsor for the 2022-23 season. Fans Divided on Gambling Sponsorships Fulham is yet to announce its new shirt sponsor and reveal its new […]
Industry
July 20, 2022
Denmark’s Gambling Authority behind New AML CTF Strategy
Denmark’s national gambling authority, Spillemyndigheden, announced in a press release today it has been among the institutions which collaborated on the new national strategy for the prevention of money laundering and combatting terrorist financing (CTF). Strengthening Coordination and Cooperation Spillemyndigheden, as well as the gaming industry, actively contributed to the formulation of the new national […]
