Legal

Entain’s Compliance Journey: Navigating Regulatory Challenges
This agreement, coming in the wake of bribery-related offenses by its former Turkey-facing business, involves a significant financial commitment from Entain, totaling $737.5 million. Additionally, Entain is required to...

Jonas Warrer Petersen Holding Increases Stake in GiG
The purchase of 270,000 shares at a price of NOK 30.00 per share marks a substantial increase in Warrer's stake in the company. Following this transaction, Jonas Warrer, along...

Swedish Gaming Authority Weighs in on Proposed Gambling Tax Increase
This change, as announced in the Government's 2024 budget proposition, is expected to raise tax revenues by SEK 0.27 billion in 2024, and subsequently SEK 0.54 billion annually.
Spelinspektionen's Perspective
While...

Australia Cracks Down on Credit Card Betting: New Legislation Passed
This significant move, widely endorsed by Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) and its members, represents a major shift in the online gambling landscape in Australia. This development coincides with notable...

Malta Gaming Authority Revokes License of AMGO iGaming Malta Ltd
This decision, effective from December 6, 2023, follows the guidelines outlined in regulation 10 (1) (a) of the Gaming Compliance and Enforcement Regulations (S.L. 583.06).
Decisive Action by the Authority
The...

Transformative Regulatory Measures
The current trajectory of the online gambling sector in the Philippines is characterized by a climate of uncertainty, shaped by the introduction of stringent new regulations by...

Florida’s Online Sports Betting Debate: State vs. Pari-Mutuel Companies
This move counters challenges from pari-mutuel companies West Flagler Associates and Bonita-Fort Myers Corp., who argue that the deal violates a 2018 constitutional amendment restricting casino gambling.
The Seminole Compact and...

888 Holdings Declines Playtech’s $883 Million Acquisition Bid
The bid, which was presented in the summer of 2023, amounted to a striking £700 million (approximately $883 million).
Playtech's Offer and 888 Holdings' Valuation
Playtech proposed acquiring 888 Holdings at...

Regulation of Online Casinos: A Solution for France’s Gambling Market
The EGBA emphasizes the need for regulation to curb the growth of the illegal gambling market in France.
France's Illegal Gambling Market: A Growing Concern
A recent study by French regulator...

Brazil’s Senate to Debate Sports Betting Regulation
This bill is among several others slated for discussion, but it stands out due to its potential impact on both the sports and betting industries.
Key Features of PL 3,626/2023
The...

The UAE’s Gaming Sector Evolution: GCGRA’s New Head of Investigations
With the appointment of Edward Aylward as the head of investigations, the authority strengthens its regulatory framework.
Edward Aylward's New Role at GCGRA
Edward Aylward, a former US lieutenant with extensive...

Richard Desmond Sues Gambling Commission Over National Lottery Bid Rejection
Desmond's company, Northern & Shell, had competed for a 10-year contract, valued at £6.5 billion, to run the National Lottery from next year. However, the Gambling Commission awarded the...