Albania’s parliament has voted to overturn a ban on online sports betting that was introduced in 2018.

14/02/2024 The UK online casino industry is poised for significant changes, driven by regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and evolving player preferences. As part of the drive towards safer gambling, online casinos are expected to introduce more advanced player protection measures.

02/02/2024 France’s gambling regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has released its strategic plan for 2024-2026, focusing on a significant reduction in excessive gambling and the associated social damage. Three years after its establishment, ANJ has fully stepped into its role, closely monitoring the market to ensure licensed operators remain compliant.

19/01/2024 Documents obtained through a freedom of information request have exposed attempts by one of the United States’ largest online gambling operators to weaken rules aimed at protecting young and vulnerable individuals and addressing problem gambling.

12/12/2023 Documents obtained through a freedom of information request have exposed attempts by one of the United States’ largest online gambling operators to weaken rules aimed at protecting young and vulnerable individuals and addressing problem gambling.

12/12/2023 Licensed casinos create a fair, legal and safe online environment for players to engage in a bit of fun. There are various licences – with the most reliable being those issued by strong jurisdictions such as Malta.

23/11/2023 Six Belgian gaming operators signed the Duty of Care Covenant last week. They are committed to developing a policy that more quickly identifies and prevents problematic gaming behaviour, the Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) reports.

23/11/2023 Camilla Rosenberg, Director General of Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling authority, has welcomed new government proposals aimed at increasing consumer protection and combating crime in the gambling market. The proposals, presented to the Legislative Council by the Ministry of Finance of the Regeringskansliet, include the requirement for written approval for gambling companies to telemarket their offerings.

19/08/2023 While gambling addiction can affect individuals from all walks of life, it has often been observed that even those with considerable wealth and affluence can fall victim to its grip. This paradox has sparked curiosity and raised questions about why wealthy people get addicted to gambling.

14/08/2023 As part of their licensing conditions, all UK-licensed gambling operators have responsibilities to monitor for and protect consumers from gambling harms; it’s also good practice to educate consumers, ensuring awareness of addiction and the responsible gambling tools available to help players manage their gambling.