Lithuania imposes new age restriction on lottery ticket sales
Lithuania has passed a new law to prohibit the sale of lottery tickets to minors, according to LRT.The Lithuanian news outlet has reported that...
ACMA advances new gambling self-exclusion register for Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published its compliance priorities for 2022/23 as it aims to better regulate businesses operating within the...
UK Gambling Commission updates licensing management policies
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has updated its internal policies on licensing management to reflect ‘increasing demand’ and a strain on resources. Changing the way...
MGA welcomes Malawi National Lottery Board to discuss regulatory best practices
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has shared its insights into the regulatory processes as it hosted Malawi National Lottery delegates for talks.Requested by Malawi...
Spillemyndigheden reports Tipwin to Danish police over AML failures
Spillemyndigheden - Denmark’s Gambling Authority - has filed a police report against betting operator Tipwin over multiple breaches of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML)...
European Lotteries demands ‘clear guidelines’ on digital developments and AI responsibilities
European Lotteries has called upon European Union (EU) lawmakers to make provisions for the rise in new technologies and artificial intelligence in gambling by...
ANJ commissions review of French sportsbooks’ media contracts
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) – France’s Unified Gambling Authority - has commissioned a ‘working group’ to examine and evaluate the media contracts of...
Ethiopia edging towards youth protection sports betting ban
The Ministry of Women and Social Affairs of Ethiopia has given the go-ahead for a blanket ban on sports betting as pressure groups seek...
NSW Treasury increases Australian POCT wagering tax to 15%
The Treasury of New South Wales (NSW) has confirmed a 5% increase in the Point of Consumption Tax (POCT) related to wagering services, bringing...
Veikkaus urges postponement of mandatory ID checks on lotteries due to ‘major challenges’
The Finnish gambling and lottery state monopoly Veikkaus Oy has called on lawmakers to delay the introduction of mandatory identification checks of coupon games,...