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Kanon Gaming’s costly oversight that cost SEK 7 million

Kanon Gaming, a licensed operator of commercial online gaming, has been hit with a hefty penalty by Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator. The operator has been fined SEK 7 million (€623,000) for failing to comply with its duty of care under the Swedish Gaming Act.

Lithuania raising gambling taxes by January 2025 

A discussion between the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament) occurred on 25 April 2024 regarding the amendment of the state’s gambling laws. The aim is to limit or forbid the gambling companies’ marketing initiatives. 

Reduced fines for bet365’s Swedish subsidiaries

In a recent decision, the Administrative Court of Linköping in Sweden has cut the fines imposed on bet365's Swedish subsidiaries.

Latest survey: insights into Sweden’s iGaming industry

Despite financial and regulatory challenges in Sweden, a survey reveals increased participation in online gambling.

Betting scandal rocks Conservative Party as fourth Tory is investigated

As the political landscape tilts precariously towards a Labour landslide, Rishi Sunak’s campaign finds itself stricken with an escalating crisis. The betting scandal, once a mere blip on the election radar, has now ballooned into a significant issue, casting a long shadow over the Conservative party’s campaign efforts.

Euro 24: German gambling regulator warns against unlicensed gambling

The German gambling regulator, GGL, issued a warning at the start of Euro 2024, emphasising its heightened vigilance during the sports event to enforce player protection regulations.

Sweden’s gambling authority bans four operators

Sweden's Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has banned four operators for targeting Swedish consumers through unauthorised "skin" gambling platforms, as part of a broader strategy to tighten oversight and enforce national gambling laws.

Bookies’ odds bet on change as UK general election approaches

As the UK general election approaches, the political landscape is brimming with anticipation and speculation. The latest betting odds provide a glimpse into the potential outcomes of key political figures and their constituencies.

BREAKING NEWS: UK Prime Minister Sunak’s Protection Officer arrested over alleged bets

A police officer, part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's close protection team, has this evening been suspended and subsequently arrested due to allegations of betting on the timing of the general election.

888 Romania resumes operations following regulatory suspension

After a 48-hour suspension, 888 Romania’s gaming platform is back in operation, marking a swift resolution to a regulatory hiccup that temporarily halted its services. The suspension, which lasted from June 14 to June 16, was initiated by the Romanian National Gambling Office (ONJN) as part of an investigation into Evoke plc’s 888 Romania Limited subsidiary. The probe centered on Evoke’s decision to block several customer accounts after alerts from the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) indicated potential betting integrity violations.