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The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, now has increased capabilities to deal with problematic operators thanks to an updated Gambling Act framework.  First signed in May and enforced on 1 July, the new bill gives Spillemyndigheden additional powers to unlock stricter gambling controls over licenced entities that have been found to be in breach of the country’s gambling code.  The increase …

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) CEO, Martin Stevenson, has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of the year as the group begins its search for his replacement. Stevenson has told the UK horse racing media rights holder’s board that he believes it is the right time for RMG to transition to new leadership following a number of …

The bill to regulate Brazil’s land-based casinos, bingo, horse racing and jogo do bicho (instant win games) will most likely be voted on in August.  The announcement came from Senate President Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG), who said that there is no need to rush with the vote on Bill 2,234/2022. According to Pacheco, it’s best to look at the matter with …

OPAP SA is now the exclusive provider of games of chance in the Republic of Cyprus. The Athens-listed gambling group announced that its OPAP Cyprus subsidiary has signed an exclusive concession agreement to conduct and manage designated games of chance for the government of Cyprus. This agreement is part of the strategic alignment with Cyprus’ Law on Designated Games of …

Swedish lottery provider Folkspel Ideell Förening has been fined by Spelinspektionen for breaching the national policies around child protections.  The regulator found Folkspel to be in violation of the Swedish Gambling Act, resulting in a warning and subsequent penalty of SEK 500,000 (£37.3k) being issued.  Folkspel has been a licence holder since 2020 when it was granted the needed certification …

A public survey on affordability checks has been forced out of the hands of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Launched back in 2021, the entirety of the survey has finally seen the light of day thanks to advisory business Regulus Group and partner Dan Waugh who submitted the request for a second time …

Several top UK charities have secured vital funding after leading British bookies handed over profits from the Britannia Stakes race at Royal Ascot. Receiving a share of £262,284 is Prostate Cancer UK, Ascot Racecourse Supports, Missing People, Heros, GoRacingGreen and the Churchill Lines Foundation (CLF) – a new group of good causes in the initiative’s fifth year running. After Callum …

Identity verification provider Sumsub has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) as an associate member.  EGBA is the representative body of some of the biggest online betting companies, promoting sustainability within the sector. The new partnership with Sumsub will further bolster the efforts towards a safer and more secure gambling sector across Europe.  As an associate member, Sumsub …

A new collaboration between Tabcorp, Arena Racing Company (ARC), Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and 1/ST CONTENT has been formed. Four of the leading brands in the horse and greyhound racing world, the partners are looking to create a network of rights holders that will distribute content across multiple international markets.  Brendan Parnell, Managing Director of Media and International at ARC, …

CRM marketing solution provider Optimove has become an official member of the European Lotteries Association (EL).  An umbrella organisation of lottery operators in Europe, EL maintains a network of industry-leading partners and nurtures opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.  Thanks to its admittance into the EL, Optimove will strengthen its efforts to support the implementation of the highest standards of …