Spelinspektionen enters testing phase of updated self-exclusion programme
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, is set to undertake a ‘testing phase’ of its centralised self-exclusion programme, Spelpaus, throughout May.
The testing period is required as...
Thai Police accelerate investigation into overpriced lottery tickets
Thai police officials are ramping up their investigation into the sale of overpriced lottery tickets in the country, according to the Bangkok Post.
Recently, there...
Sarah Gardner: UKGC to deploy resources against the black market
The UK Gambling Commission is set to ‘deploy resources’ to tackle black market threats to gambling customers, as the regulator continues to focus on...
Northern & Shell launches legal appeal over UKGC’s National Lottery licence decision
Northern & Shell has challenged the UK Gambling Commission’s decision to name Allwyn as preferred bidder of the fourth National Lottery licence, according to...
UKGC imposes ‘explicit’ new rules around protecting at-risk customers
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has introduced new measures for operators to follow to protect more at-risk customers when online gambling.
Taking effect from 12...
GLMS receives Ontario registration licence to continue OLG support
The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) has received a registration licence to act as an integrity association in the newly regulated igaming market of...
René Jansen lauds KSA measures as 142 unlicensed operators exit Dutch market
René Jansen, Chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced the departure of 142 unlicensed operators since regulation of the Dutch gaming market last year.
Speaking...
Allwyn fears Russian sanctions repercussions amid National Lottery licence fallout
Allwyn has expressed fears that sanctions associated with the Russian invasion of Ukraine could negatively impact its business, according to PA news agency.
The Czech-based...
South African NLC COO issues ‘biased’ claim in court defence over corruption charges
The South African National Lottery Commission's COO Phillemon Letwaba has made allegations of bias following charges of corruption brought against him.
According to Ground Up,...
Sir Iain Duncan Smith condemns ‘appalling’ £155m UKGC ticket sales reveal
Sir Iain Duncan Smith has hit out at the “appalling” decision by the UK Gambling Commission to pocket £154.8m from National Lottery ticket sales...