Finland

EGBA praises Finland for taking ‘welcome step’ towards gambling reform

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EBGA) has welcomed the launch of a legislative project by Finland’s Ministry of the Interior examining an overhaul...
Finland

Legislative project on Finnish monopoly reform initiated by Interior Ministry

The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has set the wheels in motion to bring about reforms to the country's betting licence system, which currently...
Norway

New Norway legislation to grant Lottstift regulator ISP blocking orders

The Lottstift regulator is set to gain a new tool in its arsenal to counter overseas gambling companies open to Norwegian customers under legislation...

NHS to take the reins on RET funding under DCMS plans

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is set to take on primary responsibility for coordinating funding for gambling harm treatment under plans from the...
Ian Angus: UKGC will act when prize draws ‘cross the line’ into illegal lotteries

Ian Angus: UKGC will act when prize draws ‘cross the line’ into illegal lotteries

Society lotteries are reportedly a hugely unrecognised section of the Great Britain gambling market, according to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), with over 50,000...
More than 99% of NSW pubs complying with new betting ad rules

More than 99% of NSW pubs complying with new betting ad rules

New restrictions on betting and gaming advertising signage at pubs and clubs in New South Wales are being complied with by the vast majority...
Lagos, Nigeria

NLRC addresses ‘confusion in Nigeria gaming industry’ over Lagos State

A statement from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) targeting ‘unlicensed and illegal’ lottery and betting operators has been addressed by the...
Ygam: RET levy must not overlook education contribution to gambling harm reduction

Ygam: RET levy must not overlook education contribution to gambling harm reduction

Given that the Gambling Act review was one of the 2019 election pledges of the UK’s governing Conservative Party, it is unsurprising that it...

Online lottery firms targeted in Lagos State regulatory statement

The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) has put out a statement discouraging bettors in the state of Lagos, Nigeria, from wagering with...
UKGC explains changes to ‘Young People & Gambling’ report

Tim Miller: Industry leadership needed on White Paper adoption

Saying ‘there is a lot of work to do’ on the Gambling Act review and its follow-up consultations may seem like a slight understatement,...

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