NLCF Chair appointment process under review amid alleged government interference
An investigation has been launched into last year’s National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Chair appointment process, as reported by The Times.In February 2021, Blondel...
BGC’s Michael Dugher blasts ‘simplistic narratives’ around gambling
Michael Dugher, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), has warned ministers that gambling’s complex socio dynamics can not be dissected using...
KSA overruled on FIFA loot box charges
Raad Van State, The Netherlands’ State Council, has overruled Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit’s (KSA) penalty of Electronic Arts (EA) which judged that ‘loot boxes’...
Hoosier Lottery hit by Indiana law amendment amid ilottery expansion plans
The Hoosier Lottery has received pushback over its efforts to expand into the ilottery sector, following a legislative warning from Indiana lawmakers.Since 2019, state...
Gamban users given boost through Time2play pledge
Gamban has teamed up with Time2play in a partnership that aims to reduce gambling harm and support problem gamblers of the casino comparison site.The...
Ohio sports betting laws to benefit lottery retailers
Ohio’s new regulatory framework for sports betting is set to give a boost to lottery retailers in the state as ‘limited offerings’ of sports...
Gambling Minister warns ‘significant reforms’ imminent amid operator failures
Gambling Minister Chris Philp is adamant that drastic changes are imminent in the industry, affirming that reform is “undoubtedly long overdue” amid a spate...
Calls for gambling watchdog scope to include Irish National Lottery
The Oireachtas committee on justice has been urged to widen Ireland’s new gambling regulator’s oversight to include the National Lottery.As reported by the Irish...
EL suspends Russia and Belarus memberships in support of Ukraine
The European State Lotteries and Toto Association (EL) has suspended the membership of its members in Russia and Belarus, as an act of solidarity...
Alabama makes preparations for lottery and gaming bill
Alabama Senator Greg Albritton has unveiled proposals for a comprehensive gaming package of laws that could see a lottery set up in the state...