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YouTube Introduces New Gambling Content Policy Amid Increased Regulation

Regulators worldwide have been imposing stricter controls on gambling-related advertising and online streaming giant YouTube has followed suit by rolling out new policies that limit how online gambling content can be shared on the platform. The update, which is scheduled to be enforced on March 19th, is a component of the tech company’s larger initiative […]

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Malta Gaming Authority Strengthens Gaming Regulations for 2025

As one of the world’s leading iGaming regulators, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is making 2025 a pivotal year for improving its oversight structure. The regulator is implementing a more structured, evidence-based strategy to safeguard the integrity and long-term viability of the industry, with a fresh focus on responsible gambling, risk reduction, and compliance. Operational […]

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UK Government Rolls Out Groundbreaking Gambling Reforms to Combat Addiction

To combat the alarming increase in gambling addiction, the government of the United Kingdom has announced comprehensive reforms to gaming legislation. The new measures build on previous regulations, such as slowing game speeds and banning autoplay features on slot machines, designed to reduce the intensity of gambling sessions and enhance player control. A key component […]

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Flutter Entertainment Triumphs in Gambling Duty of Care Lawsuit

On November 15, the High Court of the United Kingdom handed down a significant ruling in favor of Flutter Entertainment, denying allegations that its Betfair brand violated obligations concerning compulsive gambling. Serving as a crucial precedent for the heavily regulated industry, this historic ruling established the required legal responsibilities of gambling operators. Property developer Lee […]

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Finland A Step Closer to Major Overhaul of Gambling Laws

In a major step toward breaking the long-standing monopoly of Veikkaus Oy over betting, online slot machines, and casino games, the Finnish government has revealed a detailed draft plan to revise the country’s gambling regulations. As part of a crucial effort mentioned in the Government Programme, the Ministry of the Interior has extended the deadline […]

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Philippines’ Multi-Faceted Battle Against Illegal Gambling

The government of the Philippines is stepping up its efforts to get rid of websites that facilitate illicit betting and e-sabong, or online cockfight betting, as part of its ongoing campaign to combat illegal gambling. The country is now seeing a dramatic increase in online gambling, which has made these digital platforms attractive options and […]

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Belgium’s Gaming Regulations Align with GDPR Standards

Belgium has dramatically strengthened its anti-gambling regulations in recent regulatory changes in 2022 and 2023. This includes a complete prohibition on all types of advertising of betting and gambling across all forms of media. At the same time, Brussels and Genk have put a hold on issuing any further gaming licenses until the government finishes […]

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UKGC Postpones Implementation of Some of Its New Operator Requirements

A recent update to the UK Gambling Commission’s customer interaction requirements and guidance instructions revealed that the organization will be postponing the implementation of its new requirements for operators. The regulations mandated by the body urged the numerous casino operators operating within its purview to respond to signs of vulnerability and to bar advertising and […]

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More Stakeholder Input as UK Gambling Review Approaches

The United Kingdom’s government is still on track with its plans to consider a proposal that called for updates to the country’s gambling laws. We are closer than ever to a possible reform targeting the Gambling Act of 2005 which is considered by many to be severely lacking in the modern gambling era. As the […]

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Will the UK Finally Clean Up Its Gambling Industry in 2020?

In early December 2019, there were several notable calls for tighter regulation of the United Kingdom’s gambling industry. This mostly stemmed from the fact that a number of parties interested in the space noted that the existing legislation was not only outdated but did not also serve the intended purposes. The gambling sector has grown […]

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