Licensing & Regulation
Summary of the Event In July 2018, the Italian government passed the “Dignity Decree”, a legislative package aimed at protecting consumers and promoting social welfare. Among its most notable provisions was a full ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship, which came into effect on 1 January 2019. This ban, unprecedented in scope within the European […]
What It Is:Succession planning is the strategic process of identifying and developing individuals to fill key organisational roles, ensuring leadership continuity and institutional knowledge retention. While often associated with executive transitions, effective succession planning extends to operational, compliance, and technical positions that are critical to a gambling business’s stability and performance. This is not only […]
Snapshot Summary This benchmark insight examines regulatory requirements and operational standards for Responsible Gambling (RG) across selected European jurisdictions, including the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, and Spain. The data is drawn from official regulatory guidance, enforcement reports, and comparative analyses published between 2023 and Q2 2025. It highlights the variation in mandatory RG measures, enforcement […]
Snapshot Summary:This benchmark insight examines the regulatory frameworks governing gambling in the UK, EU, and Africa as of 2025. It highlights key differences and similarities in licensing, compliance, and consumer protection standards, offering strategic insights for gambling industry leaders operating across these regions. Key Findings: What This Means for Leadership: Operating across these regions requires […]
Summary of the Event: In December 2024, Curaçao’s Parliament passed the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK), a comprehensive reform of the island’s gambling regulation. This legislation replaced the longstanding master licence and sub-licensing system with a centralised regulatory framework under the newly established Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA). The reforms aimed to align Curaçao’s […]
What It Is: Multi-jurisdictional licensing refers to the process by which gambling operators obtain and manage gambling licences across multiple legal territories. Each jurisdiction, whether a country, state, or province, typically enforces its own licensing regime, setting unique rules for market entry, compliance, taxation, and oversight. These frameworks may coexist within a federal system (e.g., […]
Regulatory scrutiny in the gambling sector is evolving at a steady pace, but 2025 feels markedly different. This year, a clearer pattern is emerging across jurisdictions, one of intensifying alignment around consumer protection, cross-border enforcement, and the governance of emerging technologies. For executives and compliance leads, it’s not just a matter of watching trends; it’s […]
Snapshot Summary: This benchmark insight examines regulatory standards and industry practices for the placement of responsible gambling (RG) messages across eight key gambling jurisdictions: the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Spain, and Italy. Drawing from regulatory documents, industry reports, and academic studies, it highlights variations in RG message placement requirements and […]
Memo Title: Responding to Political Pressure in Licensing Negotiations To: Executive Leadership TeamFrom: Strategy & Risk AdvisoryDate: 20 May 2025Subject: Political Dynamics in Licensing Processes Executive Summary: Licensing negotiations in politically sensitive markets often expose gambling companies to informal political pressures that can influence commercial outcomes. These pressures may affect licence terms, approval timelines, or […]
To: Executive Leadership TeamFrom: TGB Strategy Memos GPTDate: 20 May 2025Subject: Structuring Effective Regulatory Reporting to Boards Executive Summary: As regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally, gambling operators must ensure that their board-level reporting structures are robust, transparent, and aligned with best practices. This memo outlines key considerations and recommendations for structuring regulatory reporting to boards, ensuring […]
