DGOJ opens consultation on new data demands of Spanish gambling
The Directorate General of Gaming (DGOJ) in Spain has initiated a public consultation regarding the necessary data elements to modernize its regulatory structure. The...
Australia to launch BetStop self-exclusion on 21 August
Australian gambling operators have been informed that the ‘BetStop’ self-exclusion register will be launched on 21 August. The register, which will function across Australia’s six...
IGT informs of the passing of CEO Global Lotteries unit
The board of IGT Plc has informed the media and stakeholders of the sudden passing of Fabio Cairoli, Chief Executive of the firm’s Global Lottery unit. A figurehead...
UKGC to publish first Gambling Review consultations in July
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) maintains its schedule for 2023, announcing that it will launch its first consultations on the implementation of the Gambling Act reforms...
Nederlandse Loterij raises debut awareness with NSR membership
The Nederlandse Loterij has enhanced its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and safer gambling provisions via membership of the Nederlandse Schuldhulproute (NSR).A financial guidance group,...
General strike a continuing thorn in the side of Loto-Quebec
Disagreement over salaries between Loto-Quebec and the gaming industry workers of the Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) union has erupted into a general strike.The...
Swedish gambling lowering its volume in 2022
New data from Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate, shows that the country's gambling sector has experienced its lowest advertising presence since 2016.Traditional media platforms...
EveryMatrix ups compliance game with Complitech integration
ComplianceOne Group subsidiary Maxima Compliance has signed an agreement with EveryMatrix, enabling the supplier to use its Complitech solution.A compliance database, Complitech will provide...
Sweden to toughen credit ban on lottery transactions
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance, Finansdepartementet, has proposed that a comprehensive ban be enacted on credit card transactions related to all categories of gambling.This proposal...
Parliament to hear from Bacta Chief Executive John White
John White, Chief Executive of amusements and land-based gambling entertainment association Bacta, is due to appear before a parliamentary committee.Bacta’s CEO will discuss...