Swedish Court Overturns SEK 8m Roar Vegas Penalty
Sweden’s Administrative Court has annulled an SEK 8 million fine against Roar Vegas. The court ruled the operator complied with its duty of care obligations.
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Mpumalanga Regulator Warns Illegal Gambling Fight Will Define Oversight
The head of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator says the fight against illegal gambling will define the future of regulation. He highlights consumer protection and cross sector enforcement as key priorities.
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Italy Gambling Sector Faces Regulatory Deadlock, Trade Body Warns
Industry body EGP-FIPE told Italy’s Senate that regulatory fragmentation and concession extensions are stalling the legal gambling market. The group warned this may expand unregulated activity.
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Progress Party Reaffirms Plan to End Norway’s Gambling Monopoly
Norway’s Progress Party has restated its intention to replace the country’s gambling monopoly with a licensed online model. The issue has returned to the political agenda following recent parliamentary elections.
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Finland Receives 50 iGaming Licence Applications Ahead of 2027 Launch
Around 50 gambling operators have applied for licences in Finland ahead of the 2027 market liberalisation. Most applicants are foreign companies undergoing detailed regulatory review.
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US Lawmakers Propose Federal Study on Sports Betting Harms
US Representatives introduced a bipartisan bill to fund a federal study on gambling disorder. The proposal would use a share of sports betting excise tax revenue for up to three years.
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GCGRA Appoints Ciarán Carruthers as CEO of UAE Gambling Regulator
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has named Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO. The move comes as the country expands licensed land-based and online gaming.
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Dutch Gambling Sector Warns of Black Market Shift After Tax Hike
Dutch industry representatives and the regulator discussed the impact of a 37.8% GGR tax and a proposed advertising ban, warning of potential growth in illegal gambling.
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ECJ Leaves Player-Losses Disputes to National Courts
The European Court of Justice has avoided issuing a uniform ruling on cross-border player-losses claims. National courts in Germany, Austria and Malta remain responsible for liability and enforcement decisions.
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Star Entertainment Fined A$10 Million Over Sydney Compliance Failings
Star Entertainment has received a A$10 million fine for historical financial crime risk management and responsible gambling failings at The Star Sydney.
