Casino
May 23, 2022
Japan’s Authority to Hear Feedback on Screening Criteria
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission plans to soon reevaluate its screening standards. The authority has opted to listen to public comments ahead of introducing changes to its criteria. Japan’s Regulator Will Listen to the Public’s Feedback The regulator said that it will listen to what the public has to say when it comes to screening […]
Industry
May 17, 2022
Rhodes Discussed Affordability and the Black Market
Andrew Rhodes, the new chief executive officer of Britain’s Gambling Commission, says that affordability should be the priority. According to him, there is a balance to be found between engaging play and safe gambling. Affordability Is the Priority In light of the current Gambling Act review, Rhodes believes that the UKGC and its licensees must […]
Legal
May 10, 2022
Easing Bonus Regulations May Boost Swedish Economy
Easing gambling regulations may help the Swedish economy, a new research claims. According to Branscheforenigen för Onlinespel (BOS), lifting certain regulations may increase tax revenue and create new jobs. Dr Sanandaji Believes There Is a Significant Unrealized Potential Dr Nima Sanandaji compiled compelling evidence about how Swedish gambling can become better and more contributing to […]
Industry
April 5, 2022
Odds On Compliance Launched Game-Changing Playbook
Technology and consultancy sports betting, online gaming and gambling regulatory specialist Odds On Compliance announced the launch of its game-changing regulatory technology platform Playbook. Technology Fused with Continuously Updated Information The new technology platform Playbook launched by Odds On Compliance is the world’s first to provide a comprehensive overview of US state statutes, regulations, technical […]
Industry
March 24, 2022
YouGov’s Research Gives ‘Credence to Industry’s Concerns’
A survey conducted by global public opinion and data company YouGov confirmed industry fears that a further tightening of the regulated gambling market in the UK is likely to work in favor of the black market. Regulation is Very Important Conducted across a demographic of UK bettors who had wagered on sports in the previous […]
Industry
February 7, 2022
UKGC: Copyright Infringement Websites No Place to Advertise
Today, the UK Gambling Commission released a statement on its website reminding operators of their responsibilities related to theirs’ and their third-party marketing affiliates’ digital adverts and copyrighted content. Affiliates Placing Ads are Operators’ Responsibilities The regulatory body in the UK promptly reminded licensees of their responsibilities to make sure that no advertising content is […]
Legal
October 29, 2021
Denmark: LeoVegas Escapes Regulatory Probe Unscathed
October turned out to be a month of mixed emotions for Swedish gambling group LeoVegas AB as far as its operations in Denmark are concerned. The month started with a renewal of its online gambling licenses, only to finish with a regulatory reprimand. AML and Reporting Failures Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden released a statement on […]
Industry
July 8, 2021
Interstate Gambling Compacts in the Cards for Pennsylvania, Michigan
Interstate gambling compacts may bring a lot of benefits to the already blooming US online gambling market. Such compacts enable states to share pools of online players. Reportedly, the regulators in Pennsylvania and Michigan are showing interest in expanding gambling to include interstate compacts. Interstate Gambling Compacts to Bring Benefits There are currently five US […]
Legal
July 8, 2021
ASA Suspends Ladbrokes Ad Deeming It Socially Irresponsible
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Ladbrokes ad in the UK as it violated the regulator’s code on gambling advertisement. Mood Swings and Problem Gambling Behavior The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a sports betting ad by Ladbrokes, arguing that it promoted “socially irresponsible gambling behavior.” The advertisement in question depicted two separate situations starring everyday bettors […]
Industry
July 6, 2021
France’s Gaming Regulator Now Has a Market Integrity Boss
France’s newish gaming regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ, for its French acronym), continues to settle into place. It took over from the Regulatory Authority of Online Games last year with the goal of creating unified oversight of all gaming in the country and has, since then, been putting together all the various pieces necessary […]