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…
A Swedish court has backed Spelinspektionen's AML fines against Betsson, ComeOn Group, and Kindred Group, reinforcing strict compliance standards. Meanwhile, South Korean casino stocks are poised for a rebound on Chinese tourist surge, while Macao police crack down…
This week saw a flurry of regulatory activity across multiple jurisdictions, from Liverpool City Council joining calls to ban gambling ads to the CFTC escalating its battle with states over prediction markets. Meanwhile, the Dutch Supreme Court provided…
A Swedish administrative court has upheld enforcement measures taken by the country's gambling regulator against three licensees, affirming fines for anti-money laundering (AML) breaches. The operators had argued that the sanctions imposed by Spelinspektionen were disproportionate, but the…
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.…
Major US banks have warned employees that they could face termination if they engage in prediction market trades related to finance and politics, according to unnamed insiders cited by news agencies. The report, initially published by Reuters and…
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…
Banijay Gaming's acquisition of JOA Groupe, France's second largest casino operator, has brought renewed attention to the long-standing debate over online casino legalization in France. The deal, announced by Banijay—the EuroNext-listed parent company of Betclic—marks a significant consolidation…