Category Archives: Betting

The largest turnover-based penalty fee imposed by Sweden’s regulator, Spelinspektionen, has been reduced after a Court ruling. In June of last year, Kanon Gaming Ltd, a Malta-based operator also licenced in Sweden, found itself in the crosshairs of Spelinspektionen as a result of duty of care deficiencies. What followed was the largest penalty fee based …

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) will prioritise new environmental standards across UK racing to ensure the sport remains sustainable and protected against the effects of climate change. The Authority has published its new environmental plan, titled Racing Resilient, designed to safeguard environments for the long-term interests of the heritage sport. The strategy carries the support …

An Australian government-sanctioned report has identified what it calls a ‘surge in gambling participation and harm’ over the past six years requiring urgent regulatory action. This could spell tricky times ahead for Australia’s various gambling operators, with potential new compliance considerations on the horizon as PM Anthony Albanese’s government takes criticism from the backbenches. According …

People seeking support for gambling-related financial problems have reached record numbers, GamCare has warned. Data from the charity’s Money Guidance Service has claimed that this year’s registrations since January have already surpassed the total number of referrals for the whole of 2024. The Money Guidance Service provides one-to-one budgeting and financial support for those seeking …

Anna Johnson, President and CEO of Svenska Spel, states that the group is highly supportive of the government’s plans to strengthen the Gambling Act with new measures against illegal operators. Johnson welcomed the memorandum authored by Financial Markets Secretary Niklas Wykman and Marcus Isgren, Chair of the Swedish National Board for Consumer Disputes, which proposes long-awaited …

The Romanian chapter of international NGO Save the Children has called for urgent reforms to protect minors against gambling addiction and harms, urging Romanian authorities to copy underage protections applied across EU states.  A study put forward by the organisation claimed that 14% of surveyed children admitted to having gambled at one point, while 40% …

European gambling companies are becoming increasingly drawn to developments in Finland, with a regulated market launch expected in 2027 – but with two years left to go concerns are already being raised from other quarters. The Finnish government’s National Sports Council has published a report examining the sports integrity implications of a market launch. The …

Around 8% of Gamstop users have bet with unlicensed operators, according to an independent evaluation conducted by the UK self-exclusion service provider. A challenge the charity has found itself having to address is the prevalence of black market websites and affiliate networks, with it having worked with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to report illegal …

Broadway Platform, a betting and gaming solutions provider, has partnered with fellow B2B firm Betby to strengthen its offering for Asian markets. Though the Asian gaming sectors have seen a few hurdles lately, many companies still see growth opportunities there, with market launches expected at some point in the future. While the Thai government has …