UK National Lottery self-exclusion under review
Allwyn UK and the Gambling Commission are evaluating whether the GamStop self-exclusion scheme should be expanded to cover more National Lottery products.The duo both...
Regulator needs public response on UK Powerball wagering ban
The Gambling Commission has notified UK lottery stakeholders and the public that feedback is being sought on a consultation to ban third-party bets on...
PCC hires respected comms figure as first Executive Director
The Prize Competition Council (PCC) has its first Executive Director, entrusting former FDJ United figure Tom Banks with the role.The news comes as the...
Influencer to question Dutch lottery marketing in parliament
A marketing strategy by the Dutch Postcode Lottery to target non-participants will be scrutinised during a plenary debate on 18 January 2027.In March 2025,...
New UK Powerball to be made off limits for betting firms
The British government is mulling over whether to ban betting companies from offering wagers on the outcome of the new Powerball draw now that...
Dutch Lottery chases Skyhills out of the Netherlands
Nederlandse Loterij (Dutch Lottery), the biggest operator in the Netherlands, is seeking legal action against gambling multinational Skyhills over targeting the Dutch market without...
Australia’s foreign-matched lotteries faced with ‘extreme disappointment’
Following the passage of Australia’s biggest gambling reform package in years, the news headlines have been predominantly dominated by the marketing aspect.One other significant...
Kenya hires two consultancies to lead National Lottery tender
The Kenyan government has taken another major step forward towards securing an operator for its National Lottery.This has been an objective for the Kenyan...
Norway’s lottery settles consumer dispute with historic exclusive draw
Norway will hold a once-in-a-lifetime lottery to settle a year-long dispute between the state operator and a group of nearly 17,000 customers.As reported by...
Gambling Commission appoints key DCMS and lottery figure
The Gambling Commission has appointed one of the UK government’s top lottery policy officials to its executive team, strengthening its oversight of the National...