iGaming

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest datasets tracking the prevalence and engagement of gambling in Britain up to the period of September 2023.  In March 2020, the Commission started publishing industry datasets on a quarterly basis to provide transparency on gambling activities to industry stakeholders, coinciding with the UK’s implementation of COVID-19 lockdown measures. The report’s data …

The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) gambling regulator has issued its second fine of this week against GoldWin Limited for operating the westcasino.com site without a licence. GoldWin has been hit with a charge of €6.8m for offering ‘games of chance’ in the Netherlands without a KSA-issued gambling licence, in violation of the KOA Act which has been governing the country’s betting …

The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit (KSA)has issued its latest fine for unlicensed gambling against MKC Limited, operator of the betworld247.com platform. MKC was found by the regulator to have been offering games of chance without a licence in violation of the KOA Act, the legislative framework which has governed the Dutch gambling space since October 2021. The KSA has issued the firm …

Gluecksspiel (GGL), the Federal Gambling Authority of Germany, has issued a direct response to consumer questions related to the Cross-State Gambling Supervision System (LUGAS). The Federal Authority has published an ‘FAQ section‘ on its website in response to ‘common questions’ about LUGAS functions and how its deposit limit rules are applied across German states, restricting individual spend and activities in …

The President of the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEC), Dimitris Dzanatos, has warned of the dangers posed by black market operators to the regulated Greek gambling sector. Black market betting companies have been a major talking point across Europe lately with regards to gambling regulation, against a backdrop which has seen many countries initiate legislative changes affecting the industry. Speaking at …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has formally announced that Carl Brincat will conclude his tenure as CEO in January 2024.  The announcement sees the MGA undertake an executive search to find Brincat’s successor, who has led the Maltese authority since January 2021 proceeding former CEO Heathcliff Farrugia. Prior to serving as CEO, Brincat held several prominent roles within the MGA’s …

The government of Armenia is set to implement a ban on cash payment options for online betting and gaming operators. Last week, the National Assembly of Armenia urged all relevant agencies to adopt new rules on the management of gaming accounts, aimed at ‘strengthening the fight against gambling addiction’. In May 2022 the Assembly approved the new restrictions by 67 …

Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) – the Gambling Inspectorate of Portugal – has published specific requirements (instructions) for operators to provide ‘Loot’ or ‘Crash’ type games.  Authorised by Tourismo de Portugal, the government department which governs gambling activities, SRIJ is required to collect a ‘financial summary’ from all licensees offering Loot or Crash type games.  The development …

Two members of the Netherlands’ House of Representatives have submitted an amendment to Dutch taxation laws which could lead to an increase in gambling tax. Silvio Erkens and Chris Stoffer, the first signatory and co-signatory to the draft amendment respectively, are both members of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), the single largest party in the Dutch lower …

Comtrade Gaming will continue to supply its iCore platform to Superbet after agreeing a strategic partnership extension. As part of the current arrangement, the iCore platform is used by Superbet’s sportsbook to power its primary market operations across both Romania and Poland. Steven Valentine, Comtrade Gaming’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “At Comtrade Gaming, we are extremely pleased to continue our …