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GambleAware Releases Data Maps Revealing Gambling Harms in Great Britain
16 hours agoLegal

Premier League Clubs Warned Over Unlicensed Sponsorship with Kaiyun Sports

Sponsorship Concerns This warning is part of a broader effort to reduce children's exposure to gambling advertisements, with a planned ban on gambling sponsorships on jerseys set for the 2026-27...
UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research
18 hours agoLegal

UK Gambling Commission Unveils Landmark Gambling Survey for Great Britain

Key Findings on Gambling Participation The survey found that 48% of adults aged 18 and over had engaged in some form of gambling in the past four weeks. Male participants (52%)...
18 hours agoLegal

Iceland Urged to Reform Gambling Market for Better Consumer Protection

Current Monopoly System Iceland's gambling market is currently dominated by six licensed entities whose profits are mandated to support social causes. This setup has effectively excluded the private sector. A report...
18 hours agoLegal

European Court of Justice to Review Landmark German iGaming Case

The Dispute Details The core of the dispute lies between an online sports bettor and Tipico, a betting operator based in Malta. The bettor incurred losses amounting to €3,719.26 with...
25.07.2024Legal

Philippines Orders Offshore Gaming Workers to Leave by September 24

That is according to an order with effect from Friday (July 26) from the country’s Bureau of Immigration, as announced on Wednesday under the authority of its commissioner, Norman...
25.07.2024Legal

New Code of Conduct in UK Racing Industry

Collaborative Development The BHA developed the new code in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Racecourse Association, various shareholders within the sector, the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport...

Charity Commission Clears GambleAware Amidst Impartiality Concerns

Background of the Inquiry The investigation was prompted by a campaign backed by the Good Law Project, which questioned GambleAware’s impartiality given its funding from gambling companies. The campaign highlighted potential...
KSA Initiates Market-Wide Investigation into Cashback Bonuses in the Online Gambling Industry iGamingExpress
23.07.2024Legal

Kansspelautoriteit Enhances Supervision with Duty of Care Online Department

Findings from Recent Investigations In September, the KSA conducted an investigation into ten online gambling providers, revealing significant variations in how they interpreted and implemented their duty of care. These discrepancies...
22.07.2024Legal

Philippine President Imposes Ban on Offshore Gaming Operators

Serious Allegations against POGO The ban follows a series of investigations and raids that uncovered severe illegal activities within POGO hubs, including human trafficking, prostitution, and other crimes. The ban...
19.07.2024Legal

ACMA Blocks Richard Casino and Wanted Win for Violating Gambling Laws

ACMA Bans Two More Offshore Operators The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued blocking orders against more illegal gambling operators, asking internet service providers (ISPs) to cut access...
18.07.2024Legal

Montenegro to Reassess Ban on Digital Payment Systems for Betting

Reevaluation of the Ban Several months after the law’s implementation, the government is reconsidering the mandate. Market insiders have informed SBC that revisions to the law are expected later this...
16.07.2024Legal

Croatia’s PM Pledges Swift Reform of Gambling Laws

Commitment to Overhaul Gambling Regulations On Thursday, Plenkovic submitted a draft decree to Parliament, calling for ministerial support to amend the nation's Gambling Act. This move follows increasing criticism of...