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 …
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GGL urges action on surveillance of unaccountable German gambling market
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readGlücksspiel (GGL), Germany’s Federal Gambling Authority, has warned the Bundesländer (federal states) to treat the threat of illegal online gambling as a serious public health risk. The warning comes ahead …
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Danish Tax Minister begins negotiations on gambling advertising overhaul
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readIn Denmark, Tax Minister Rasmus Stoklund has begun negotiations with parties of the Folketinget (General Assembly) to implement new gambling laws. Discussions are set to focus on measures to curb …
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Yolo Group turns its back on grey markets with vow to bring crypto gambling to licensed markets
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readYolo Group has undertaken a major shift for its business that will now focus entirely on operating in regulated markets. Tim Heath, Founder of Yolo Group and General Partner of the venture fund …
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ASA rules William Hill voucher encouraged irresponsible gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against William Hill, ruling that a voucher promotion in its betting shops risked encouraging irresponsible gambling. The case centred on a voucher printed from …
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The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has cautioned operators to be mindful of the strategies they use to influence consumer behaviour, as this can swing both ways. In a study …
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Superbet stumps up €30m payout to players of bugged slot
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readSuperbet has paid a whopping €30m to Romanian customers, who were initially denied winnings due to a technical bug on a slot. As reported by Romanian media, last Saturday players took …
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GGL urges action on surveillance of unaccountable German gambling market
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readGlücksspiel (GGL), Germany’s Federal Gambling Authority, has warned the Bundesländer (federal states) to treat the threat of illegal online gambling as a serious public health risk. The warning comes ahead …
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Svenska Spel sets aside millions to fund public health research
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readSwedish state-owned operator Svenska Spel is celebrating a major milestone for its contributions towards public health in the country. The operator’s independent research council has passed the SEK 100 million …
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Irish banks unite on new commitment to tackle problem gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readIreland’s leading banks have pledged to take stronger action on gambling-related harm with the launch of a new framework designed to standardise support for vulnerable customers. The Irish Banking Culture …