Gambling Clear News
Finland’s government has outlined the legislative pathway towards the creation of a regulated gambling market by 2026. The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project that will guide the reform of the Finland gambling system as it prepares for the introduction of a licence system. State-owned Veikkaus’ gaming monopoly will come to an
Addiction support group Blå Kors is to take over the running of Norway’s national gambling helpline from next year. The organisation has been appointed to operate the call centre by the Norwegian Lottery Authority from early 2024. Blå Kors replaces Sykehuset Innlandet, which announced earlier this year that it no longer wishes to operate the
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced René Jansen will stand down as its chairman when his current term expires. Jansen will not stand for reappointment as he will reach retirement age at the end of 2023. His current term as chairman is due to end on 1 October 2024. Jansen will exit KSA after
LRGC Gaming Investors, an affiliate of Cordish Companies, has secured approval to become a gaming operator in Louisiana, clearing the way for the group to open a new land-based casino in the state. Approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board means Cordish can now offer gambling in the state’s regulated market. This is in line
Labour Party peer and chair of Premier Greyhound Racing, Lord Lipsey, slammed the government’s proposed affordability checks for their potential effects on greyhound racing. Lord Lipsey argued that the checks – as they are currently being contemplated by the Gambling Commission – will work to damage greyhound racing by imposing intrusive checks on high-spend customers
GamCare has reported a rise in calls and online chats to its National Gambling Helpline to 44,049 for the year ended 31 March 2023 – the highest level on record. GamCare’s annual report chronicles its activities for the year, outlining its financial results as well as how its tools have been used. In the 12
Florida-based anti-gambling lobbying group No Casinos has submitted an amicus curae brief in the Florida Supreme Court sports betting case, West Flagler v. Ron DeSantis. In the brief, No Casinos argued governor DeSantis’ approval of the Seminoles compact with Florida violated “the text, spirit and public policy” behind article X, section 30 of the Florida
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has ordered Betonline.ag operator Blue High House to stop offering gambling services to Dutch consumers. If Blue High House does not comply with the order, KSA will hit the operator with weekly €43,000 fines up to a maximum amount of €129,000. Blue High House does not have a licence to
Scientific Games has announced the appointment of Angela Goodwin as vice president of operations for its instant game management program. Goodwin assumes responsibility for overseeing the Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership (SGEP), which services over 20 lotteries worldwide. The role includes Goodwin leading operations for a team of instant product management experts in the US. She will
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has approved the country’s sports betting and igaming regulations. The exhaustive document, known formally as Supreme Decree 005-2023-Mincetur outlines the technical and regulatory requirements for gambling operators wishing to offer their services in Peru. The country’s gaming law is set to enter effect 120 days from the
