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...
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...
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...
IGT refinances €500m debt ahead Apollo makeover
IGT Plc has refinanced €500 million in senior-secured euro debt notes.On Tuesday, 10 September, the board of the NYSE-listed gambling and lotteries technology group...
Fernando Ortega: Latin America is the new frontier for Lotteries
As the year draws to a close, there's still one major event ahead for the online gaming and sports betting industry in the region:...
New Zealand launches public consultation on gambling protections
“While many New Zealanders enjoy gambling as a pastime without issue, the statistics clearly show that harm from gambling can have a significant impact....
GGL begins new coordination strategy on problem gambling
Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, has initiated a new coordination strategy with state authorities to combat gambling addiction.Last week, GGL Chairman...