The European Union's highest court has ruled that Google cannot automatically rely on liability protections under EU law for gambling-related content uploaded by YouTube creators who participate in the platform's revenue-sharing program. The decision, which stems from Italy's…
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Google may be held liable for gambling advertisements appearing on its YouTube platform, in a decision that could have broader implications for social media companies across…
The German gambling regulator has replaced the previous flat stake limit for online slots with a new tiered system, a move welcomed by the licensed gambling sector in Germany. The change, introduced at the start of the month…
The UK government has opened a consultation on a proposed ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorship in sport, a move that could make entering sponsorship deals with unlicensed operators a criminal offence. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport…
The Social Market Foundation (SMF), a UK-based think tank, has called for the creation of a national gambling database as part of a broader push to treat problem gambling as a public health issue. The proposal, published recently,…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has signalled that British betting firms are prepared to explore all available avenues to oppose the UK Gambling Commission's planned introduction of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs). The BGC's statement to SBC News…
Liverpool City Council has joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), becoming the latest local authority to back calls for tighter restrictions on gambling advertising as part of its wider strategy to reduce gambling-related harm. The move…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has escalated its legal confrontation with multiple U.S. states over the regulation of prediction markets, with legal experts suggesting that a compromise between the federal regulator and state attorneys general is unlikely.…
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has expressed support for new advertising rules governing the betting sector in Brazil, while simultaneously urging the government to intensify its crackdown on illegal gambling platforms. The association, which represents…
FDJ United has welcomed a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, viewing it as a fresh start for the country's gambling reorganisation. The decision, issued on 3 July by De Rechtspraak, provides legal clarity on…