Anti-gambling campaigners published a public opinion survey on New Year’s Day, which they claim shows that tougher regulation of the gambling sector would not only be uncontroversial but would carry …
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As Finland continues to iron out finer details of its gambling framework ahead of a 2026 launch, stakeholders remain fearful over the current direction being taken when it comes to …
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UKGC ups 2024/25 budget to deliver key evidence and data projects
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readThe UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has branded the financial year of 2024/25 as a period of delivery and transition of projects and new compliance set out by its corporate strategy. …
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Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board MASAK has been granted expanded authority to verify financial transactions to “prevent the proceeds of crime”. The new powers were confirmed by the Ministry of …
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France reminds public of gambling self-exclusion rights
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readFrench audiences have been reminded of their rights to be removed from all gambling communications and promotions via voluntary self-exclusion. On Monday 5 January, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the …
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Authorities in Macau have thwarted a counterfeit chip scheme that defrauded gamblers of tens of thousands of dollars. According to local media, four arrests were made in total by the …
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Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has transitioned to a new governance structure to strengthen oversight of enforcements and player protections. Effective from 1 January 2026, the KSA …
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Georgia hits political target of 1.5m citizens excluded from gambling
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe government of Georgia has finalised a comprehensive sweep of individuals excluded from participating in gambling activities. In 2025, Georgia enacted new executive orders amending the Georgian Law on the …
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Uruguay’s casino sector was given a boost at the start of the year after the culmination of strike action saw operations restart. This was made possible after the General Directorate …
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TOTO Online has promised to reassess player files to make sure its customer due diligence is enhanced following a notice being issued by the Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), over …