German GGL regulator releases fresh website ahead of 2023 launch
The executive of Saxony Anhalt has launched the official website for German gambling’s federal regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL).GGL has not yet finalised...
Flutter seeks last-minute support for Sisal in National Lottery licence bid
Flutter chief Peter Jackson has written to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) seeking last-minute support for Sisal’s bid to take over the National Lottery. As...
Allwyn set to appoint Justin King upon potential National Lottery licence success
Allwyn UK has announced its intention to appoint Justin King as its lottery operations lead, should it be successful in its bid for the...
Spelinspektionen aims for more ‘user-friendly’ self-exclusion platform
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling inspectorate, has announced plans to update its Spelapus.se self-exclusion website with increased functionality for a more ‘user-friendly’ experience.The inspectorate assured...
DCMS to lead review into NLCF with plans for ‘community-driven distribution model’
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is set to launch a public consultation review into the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) following...
Play’n GO strengthens Dutch position with Nederlandse Loterij deal
Play’n GO has struck a deal with Nederlandse Loterij to provide its portfolio of games to the Dutch lottery, strengthening its hand in the...
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...