UKGC leads investigation closing down illegal Facebook lotteries
An investigation led by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has culminated in the closure of illegal lottery operations on the social media platform, Facebook.Working...
GambleAware CEO demands levy for ‘whole system approach’ to RET funding
Zoe Osmond, Chief Executive of GambleAware, informed stakeholders that UK industry’s current voluntary agreement to fund problem gambling research, education and treatment (RET) programmes...
ANJ set to inspect operator Action Plans on safer gambling controls
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s unified gambling regulator, has called upon all licensed operators to submit a yearly ‘Action Plan’, outlining their responsible...
UKGC clarifies position on Free Draw & Prize Competitions
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued public guidance, reiterating its position on ‘Free Draws’ and ‘Prize Competitions’, following an increase in enquires related...
KSA could close down unlicensed websites under KOA regime
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) the Netherlands gambling authority has issued a ‘consumer warning’ that soon illegal/unlicensed websites will no longer be available to access.The warning comes...
TalkBanStop wins additional year of funding after UKGC settlement
TalkBanStop, a partnership campaign between Gamban, Gamcare and Gamstop, has secured an additional year of funding after receiving approval from the UK Gambling Commission.The...
United Lottery Solutions loses appeal in Swedish courts
The Swedish Court of Appeal has rejected a claim from United Lottery Solutions (ULS) against a fine imposed by Spelinspektionen, the country’s gaming inspectorate.Back...
Armenian gambling ban on the horizon as MPs back advertising reforms
The Armenian Parliament has unanimously approved reforms to the Law on Advertising, a move that could apply strict gambling reforms to the country.Casting preliminary...
Loto Românã notifies WLA and EL on sports betting collaboration
CN Loteria Românã, the operating company of Loto Romania, is reviewing whether to expand the product portfolio of the national lottery to include a...
Carolyn Harris urges Camelot to remove National Lottery branding from online instants
Carolyn Harris, Chair of the all-party parliamentary group for gambling-related harms, has urged Camelot to remove any National Lottery branding from its portfolio of...