Does self-exclusion work and how should it work?
As idPair prepares to launch a national self-exclusion tool for the entire US market, City University of London is drafting global standards of best practice
As idPair prepares to launch a national self-exclusion tool for the entire US market, City University of London is drafting global standards of best practice
An independent review into the suitability of SkyCity Adelaide to hold a casino licence will soon be resumed by the Honourable Brian Martin AO KC.
The resumption of the investigation follows the conclusion of the casino’s proceedings with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre for its breaches of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006.
Investigations into SkyCity Adelaide began in July 2022, after Consumer and Business Services, the South Australia gambling regulator, appointed Martin to conduct an independent review under section 22(2) of the Casino Act 1997 (SA) regarding “the suitability of SkyCity Adelaide to continue to hold the SkyCity Adelaide casino licence and the suitability of SkyCity to continue to be a close associate of SkyCity Adelaide”.
However, in February 2023, the investigation was put on hold as Martin advised former Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio that he was unable to determine the question of whether the..
The formation of a new four-party coalition government in the Netherlands has brought sweeping changes across government departments.
As expected the change sees Franc Weerwind removed from his position as Minister of Legal Protections, overseeing the regulatory reform of Dutch gambling under the laws of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA).
Engaged in six months of negotiations, the Party for Freedom (PPV) led by populist Geert Wilders, secured its majority in the Kamer, ending the Netherlands political stalemate by agreeing governing terms with conservative counterparts the Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), the New Social Contract Party (NSC) and the Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB).
A fragile ‘conservative alliance’ has been established on the condition that Wilders will not serve as Prime Minister with the seat reserved for ‘Wilders-endorsed’, non-populist Dick Scoof – who ends PM Mark Rutte’s 14-year premiership as Dutch PM.
With the leadership agreement settled, the four parti..
Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch Gambling Authority, has issued fines to LCS Limited and Blue High House for operating illegally in the Netherlands.
LCS Limited was handed a penalty fee of €2.07m in October 2023 having been found to offer Dutch players illegal games of chance via its Sons of Slots online casino brand in 2022.
However, the KSA found LCS Limited to have still been operating illegally in the Dutch market through another online casino brand, Yugibet. As a result, LCS has been handed a €165,000 penalty on top of the initial €2.07m fee.
Around the same time in October 2023, Panama-registered operator Blue High House was imposed a cease and desist order subject to penalty for offering illegal games of chance via Concrete Line, one of its online casino websites.
The KSA claims that these breaches have not ceased and has handed the operator a €129,000 fine while suggesting that another fine “may also be imposed”.
René Jansen, Chairman of the KSA: “An order subject to a p..
Inspired Entertainment has formed a partnership with sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint.
Through the agreement, Tunley Environmental will conduct a thorough business carbon assessment of Inspired, in addition to embodied carbon and lifecycle carbon assessments of the supplier’s products.
In turn, Inspired will use these assessments for its economic, social and governance objectives to align with the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Tunley Environmental,” commented Stephen Howlett, VP of Commercial Operations at Inspired Entertainment.
“As a responsible and forward-thinking organisation, we are dedicated to integrating sustainability into our operations. Tunley Environmental’s expertise and tailored solutions will be instrumental in guiding our sustainability initiatives, and we are confident that this partnership will drive positive change with..
ELITBET has linked up with Fraud prevention company SEON to manage modern fraud attacks within the gaming space.
In order to match its growing customer base, the Bulgarian gaming operator looks to safeguard its bonus offers that are susceptible to fraud attacks.
This will be done through integrating SEON’s end-to-end fraud prevention and AML solution to filter out bad actors at the account creation stage and enhance login monitoring across accounts.
SEON’s solution looks to enhance ELITBET’s ability to manage fraudulent sign-ups and monitor for suspicious activity and transaction monitoring.
Viktor Kirilov, CEO of ELITBET, commented: “We chose SEON due to its unique and scalable end-to-end solution, which will enable us to stay ahead of modern fraud attacks while minimising friction for our expanding customer base.”
Utilising a robust combination of advanced digital footprinting, device intelligence and real-time monitoring, SEON will equip ELITBET with tools to prevent individu..
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp Director Aaron GlynWilliams spoke at the Player Protection Symposium, New York about a tricky balancing act
Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), Germany’s Federal Gambling Authority, has announced that it will launch a comprehensive evaluation of the market in 2026.
The federal agency is currently in the process of analysing the role in society of the German regulated market that was introduced in 2021, bringing to play the Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling GlüNeuRStv (GlüStV), which established a new regulatory framework for online gambling disciplines.
A key focus of this analysis is the effects on the public of gambling advertisements, especially those shown online and on TV, with the GGL awarding media research group eye square GmbH a contract to perform an in-depth study on the issue towards the end of last year – to be coordinated with all 16 German federal states.
Still ongoing, the study will primarily focus on whether vulnerable groups are being influenced by not only individual ads, such as TV commercials and social media advertising, but also the inclusion of customer bonuses and di..
Germany’s Gambling Authority is hoping to evaluate the impact that gambling advertising on television and the internet has on problem gambling by launching a study into the issue.
Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder, the nation’s gambling regulator, has launched the study to not only examine the effect of advertising and sponsorship, but also of ‘advertising reporting’ on all recipients, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups.
Titled ‘Gambling advertising on television and on the Internet in the tension between channelling and addiction prevention’, the study will look into individual advertising measures, including TV spots and social media advertising, as well as special advertising measures such as bonus offers and other player acquisition tools.
The project will carry out an impact evaluation of the advertising provisions of the GlüStV, Germany’s State Treaty on Gambling introduced in 2021, with the GGL expecting to find out which provisions are suitable or can be ..
Play’n GO is hoping to ensure player safety and uphold responsible gambling in Canada’s growing igaming market by joining the Canadian Gaming Association.
Extending its relationship with Canadian players having supplied its slot releases in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, Play’n GO will join the over 70 CGA members to advocate for a ‘regulated, responsible, sustainable industry’.
Saam Hafezi, Head of Region, North America at Play’n GO, remarked: “Play’n GO has long advocated for a safe, regulated igaming industry, and we’re proud to join an official body like the CGA that shares those goals.
“We look forward to collaborating with fellow stakeholders within the Association to achieve a brighter, more sustainable future for us all, and we thank the CGA for accepting our membership application.”
Having been in business for more than two decades, the CGA represents both operators and suppliers across the Canadian igaming industry, with representatives from gaming, sports betti..