Legal
April 6, 2023
Online Slots Stake Limits Upcoming for Operators in the UK
The UK government will introduce stake limits of between £2 ($2.49) and £15 ($18.68) for online slot games according to leaked information about the upcoming White Paper. Protection with Minimal Disruption Players under the age of 25 will not be able to stake more than £2 ($2.49) while playing online slots and operators will be […]
Legal
April 6, 2023
Ireland’s Department of Justice Ready to Support the Implementation of the Gambling Bill
After it rejected a proposal for a series of measures aiming to protect gamblers from spending more than they can afford at the start of the year, the Department of Justice in Ireland has announced that it was ready to help the Gambling Regulation Bill progress in its 2023 Justice Plan. Over 140 Actions Part […]
Sports
April 5, 2023
Inquiry Shows Australian Sportsbooks Might Be Restricting Lucky Players
Australia has slammed some of its biggest sportsbooks over their alleged tendency to restrict winning players’ activity. Amid an ongoing inquiry into the impacts of online gambling, some sportsbooks admitted to limiting transactions and deposits in certain cases. The inquiry was launched last year as Australia seeks to better understand iGaming and how it affects […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
Spelinspektionen Board to Continue Sporting Seven Members
The Swedish gambling regulator, the Spelinspektionen, announced that its board will continue to be comprised of seven members. The authority’s decision was greenlit by the current government, led by the Centre-Right Alliance coalition. The Spelinspektionen provided a peek into its new board, showing that it will remain more or less the same as it has […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
The Netherlands Needs to Ban Untargeted Ads Because Self-Regulation Is Insufficient
Franc Weerwind, the Dutch minister for legal protection, believes self-regulatory measures only have a limited effect on gambling advertising. The minister reasserted that further regulations are needed, saying that the government is still on track with its untargeted advertising ban. From July 1, 2023, all untargeted ads will be in breach of local regulations. Within […]
Industry
April 4, 2023
Study Reveals UK Bettors Disagree with Affordability Checks
In anticipation of the result of the White Paper from the review of the Gambling Act in the UK, a new study reveals how do gamblers feel about mandatory affordability checks. However, before the review is out, no one can confirm whether or not, strict mandatory checks would be required in the country, and if […]
Casino
April 3, 2023
The Crown Melbourne To Enforce Mandatory Breaks for Patrons
The Victorian government has joined Western Australia in its efforts to minimize gambling harm at the troubled Crown Casino. The Royal Commission recently recommended betting and time limits for Crown Perth in Western Australia, and authorities in Victoria have already mandated similar measures for the operator’s Melbourne branch. Patrons must take mandatory breaks every few […]
Industry
April 3, 2023
BGC to Support RET Levy if Land-Based Operators Are Protected
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council said that it would welcome a mandatory levy to fund gambling research, education and treatment (RET) services if it is independent and tiered to protect land-based companies. The mandatory levy is a measure proposed ahead of the release of the white paper which will revolutionize British gambling law. It would […]
Legal
April 3, 2023
Gov. Beshear Signs HB 551 into Law, Legalizes Sports Betting in Kentucky
Kentucky has officially passed a law that legalizes sports betting in the state. House Bill 551 was introduced a few weeks ago and quickly gained traction, passing the House, a Senate committee and later the Senate itself. Last Friday, just a few hours after the Senate approved the measure, Governor Andy Beshear signed it into […]
Legal
March 31, 2023
Kentucky Senate Passes Sports Betting Proposal
House Bill 551 (HB 551), a proposal that calls for the legalization of sports wagering in Kentucky successfully passed the Senate Thursday. Although the faith of the bill was unclear and there was a possibility for it to fail, in the end, it successfully cleared the Senate chamber after a 25-12 vote. Given that it’s […]
