Legal
Turkey Faces Rising Threat from Illegal Gambling, MP Calls for Stricter Penalties
Impact on Society
Illegal gambling has become a significant problem in Turkey, with its reach extending across the population and causing widespread harm.
Halil Ozturk, an MP with the Nationalist Movement...
BetConstruct Obtains Romanian Remote Gambling Licence
Entry into the Romanian Market
BetConstruct, a software developer for online casinos, has acquired the necessary licence to offer its services directly to Romanian customers. This move enables the company...
Irish Parliament Approves Comprehensive Gambling Regulation Bill
Key Elements of the Bill
On October 16, the lower house of the Irish parliament, Dáil Éireann, approved the long-anticipated Gambling Regulation Bill. This legislative move marks a crucial step...
Lucas Paquetá Responds to Betting Allegations with Concern Over Media Leaks
Allegations of Betting Breaches
In May 2023, Lucas Paquetá was charged by the FA with four violations of its betting rules.
The allegations suggest that Paquetá intentionally attempted to receive yellow...
UK Gambling Tax Hikes Could Impact Market Stability, Warns Flutter CEO
Peter Jackson's Warning on Tax Policy
In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Peter Jackson expressed his concerns regarding the potential impact of higher taxes on the online gambling...
Ukrainian Gambling Council Urges Google to Lift Advertising Ban for Licensed Operators
UGC Challenges Google's Advertising Ban
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has formally appealed to Google, urging the company to stop blocking advertisements from licensed gambling operators in Ukraine.
According to the...
Ireland Poised for Major Gambling Reforms with New Regulatory Bill
A Decade-Long Journey Toward Regulation
The push for comprehensive gambling legislation in Ireland began over eleven years ago, as the government recognized the need for updated laws.
The existing regulatory framework,...
Dutch Politicians Push for Stricter Age Verification Measures in Online Gambling
Regulatory Tightening Amid Market Challenges
The motion arrives as the Netherlands considers various regulatory adjustments, three years after the launch of its legal gambling market in October 2021.
This is the...
Finland’s Gambling Regulation Nears Completion as Key Decisions Await Approval
Key Decisions Pending
The Finnish government released its draft online gambling regulation to the public in July, prompting a public consultation that saw industry stakeholders expressing concerns over restrictive measures....
Calls for Tax Hikes Raise Concerns in UK Gambling Industry
Proposed Tax Increases
According to a recent report from The Guardian, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is considering recommendations from two think tanks that suggest increasing taxes on gambling.
The...