The Ksa launches limited licences for mechanical games
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), the Dutch authority responsible for regulating games of chance, has just announced the forthcoming creation of a…
Legislation
ECJ calls European Commission to order: Investigation into Dutch gambling monopoly to be reviewed
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the European Commission did not perform its duties optimally in a long-running…
GRAI: Three-year plan to regulate Irish gambling
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has published its Statement of Strategy 2025-2027, setting out a three-year strategic plan.…
Belgian clubs continue to display gambling advertisements despite ban
In Belgium, direct gambling advertising on football shirts has been banned since 2024. But that doesn't seem to bother many…
Online gambling: Austria considers multiple licences
For several months now, a wind of reform has been blowing across Austria's gambling monopoly. Until now, the online market…
The GGL relaunches the debate on responsible gambling in Europe
Meeting in Halle under the aegis of the GGL, regulators from German-speaking Europe are joining forces to regulate online gambling…
British gamblers to have strict limits imposed by government
The British gambling authority (UKGC) will introduce mandatory deposit limits for all online gambling platforms from 2026. The regulator wants…
NCAA: students can bet on pro sports
The NCAA, the historical guardian of the integrity of student competitions, is now considering relaxing its rules to allow student-athletes…
Svenska Spel vs BOS: the war over the rules of the game
While Svenska Spel, the incumbent public operator, is calling for tougher rules to provide a better framework for the sector,…
Maarten Haijer calls for a common vision for gambling
While the European online gambling market is experiencing sustained growth, regulatory fragmentation between Member States is a growing concern for…
Spain imposes shock warnings on gambling
Spain is getting tough on gambling addiction. The government has just imposed explicit warnings, inspired by those used on cigarette…
BAGO welcomes emerging European standards
The recent announcement that the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) has adopted the first indicators of risky gambling behaviour marks…
Harm markers: new European standard
The European Union has just approved a groundbreaking standard aimed at detecting risky gambling behaviour. Led by the EGBA and…
Swedish Gambling Act: end of legal loopholes in 2027?
In the midst of a spring 2025 marked by promises of reform, Sweden is preparing to make sweeping changes to…
Bet365’s advertising blunder – judge confirms sky-high fine
Bet365 thought it was being clever by sending the same email to everyone. But that included young people aged 18…
Clubs ordered to remove casino logos by the Ksa
In the Netherlands, the world of sport is about to turn a decisive page. The gambling authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa),…
William Hill sanctioned by the ASA for risky promotion
In the United Kingdom, a simple promotional voucher was enough to put William Hill in the regulators' crosshairs. The Advertising…