Ireland resumes Gambling Bill deliberations
The Dáil of Ireland has resumed ‘committee stage’ discussions on the Gambling Bill of Ireland (GRB), which will implement a new regulatory framework for Irish gambling.
Sanctioned in November...
OPAP begins hunt for new Chairman as Ziegler Resigns
The OPAP SA board has started looking for a new chairman following the immediate resignation of Kamil Ziegler.
OPAP informed investors that Ziegler stepped down...
SBC Summit 2024: The Greatest Show in Gaming Sets New Benchmarks in Lisbon
SBC’s global flagship event, SBC Summit 2024 was held in Lisbon last week, achieving record-breaking success, setting a new benchmark in the industry and...
Norway lottery regulator fines Norsk Tipping over AML shortcomings
Norwegian state-owned gambling firm Norsk Tipping has been fined NOK 4.5 million (£318,100) for breaching AML protocols.
The fine was issued by Norway’s Lottery Authority after it found out...
ANJ begins family campaigns with UNAF France
France’s national gaming authority, Autorité Nationale des Jeux, has agreed to a partnership with UNAF, the National Union of Family Associations.
The collaboration between ANJ and Unaf strengthens their...
BGC: Black Market threatens fine balance of UK Gambling
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned the government that unregulated black market gambling poses greater risks than perceived by British consumers.
The trade and standards...
Public vote wanted on New Zealand lotteries exemption
The Government of New Zealand has launched a public consultation into a legislative amendment to exempt lotteries from a remote gambling prohibition clause.
Currently, the New...
UKGC compliments lotteries for hard work on social strategies
Deputy CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Sarah Gardner, expressed hopes that the lottery sector will continue to work alongside the regulator to address the rising...
Tim Miller: GamProtect details new efficiencies in identifying harms
Tim Miller, the Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), urged more operators to sign up to the industry’s proprietary safer gambling tool GamProtect.
The Director gave...
BGC backs re-election of Dame Dinenage as DCMS chair
Dame Caroline Dinenage has been re-elected as Chair of the Culture, Media and Sports Committee, as announced by House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.
Through the...