“`html Dutch gambling regulator warns operator over use of autoplay feature The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has ordered an operator to remove its autoplay feature due to non-compliance with local regulations. This decision follows a customer complaint about being able to continue playing automatically on an online roulette table after winning. The KSA considers […]
“`html Star Entertainment Group said to have secured last-minute lifeline via proposed sale of The Star Brisbane to Hong Kong partners Summary Star Entertainment Group is reportedly on the brink of securing a crucial lifeline through the proposed sale of its newly launched The Star Brisbane integrated resort to Hong Kong partners Chow Tai Fook […]
“`html Legalized Sports Betting Companion Legislation Filed in Texas Senate Summary Senate Joint Resolution 65 has been filed in the Texas Senate, following the introduction of House Resolution 134. This legislative effort aims to establish a framework for regulating sports betting in Texas, signalling a significant development in the state’s approach to legalised wagering. Key […]
“`html Kindred Group CEO takes on chief online betting and gaming officer role with FDJ Summary Nils Andén, the CEO of Kindred Group, is set to join the newly formed executive committee at FDJ (Française des Jeux) following their acquisition of the multi-brand operator for €2.5 billion. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing FDJ’s […]
“`html DGOJ: Europe Should Adopt PACS to Crack Down on Identity Theft in iGaming The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) in Spain has highlighted the significant issue of identity theft in online gambling. At an international conference, DGOJ representatives advocated for the adoption of the PACS (Action Protocol for Impersonated Taxpayers) protocol, […]
“`html Japan moves to block access to online casinos triggered by rising gambling concern Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is considering blocking access to online casino websites due to a significant increase in illegal online gambling. This move follows notable participation in online gambling by public figures, raising serious concerns among authorities […]
“`html CBRE: Macau satellite closures could provide unlikely boost to SJM’s Grand Lisboa Palace CBRE has highlighted that potential closures of Macau’s satellite casinos at the end of the year might unexpectedly benefit SJM Resorts’ Grand Lisboa Palace. With changes in gaming laws looming, the future viability of these satellite casinos remains uncertain, creating an […]
“`html Malaysia’s New Gambling Debt Recovery Ruling Sparks Legal Concerns Among Experts The recent court ruling in Malaysia regarding gambling debt recovery has raised significant legal concerns among industry experts. This ruling may set a troubling precedent for the enforcement of debt collections in the gambling sector, prompting operators to reconsider their credit practices. Key […]
Veikkaus posts 7.3% sales decline in 2024, looks ahead to market liberalisation Summary Veikkaus, the Finnish gambling monopoly, reported a 7.3% decline in sales for 2024, falling to €956.2 million. This decrease is attributed to a series of factors including increased taxation and regulatory changes affecting their gaming products. Despite the slump, Veikkaus aims to […]
“`html French gambling regulator hits Unibet with record fine over self-exclusion breakdown The French gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has issued its largest fine since its establishment in 2020, penalising Kindred Group’s Unibet with a hefty €800,000 fine. This action follows a significant malfunction in Unibet’s self-exclusion system, which persisted for nearly two […]
