In a move to combat illegal online gambling, the Japanese government has formally requested eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This request follows a recent bill passed by Japan’s lower house that seeks to strengthen regulations on gambling addiction and curb online casino access. According…
In a move aimed at reinforcing player safeguards and addressing financial risk, the Swedish Government has submitted a proposal to completely outlaw the use of credit in gambling. This new legislative recommendation seeks to replace the current, limited restrictions in the Swedish Gambling Act with a far more comprehensive ban. Although gambling on credit has…
Playtech has entered a strategic alliance with Spain-based MGA Industrial to co-develop a new series of land-based slot machines tailored for the Spanish gaming market. This collaboration brings together MGA Industrial’s decades of experience in the local gaming sector and Playtech’s extensive global technology capabilities. The newly announced partnership will lead to the rollout of…
Several Swedish influencers have stopped promoting unlicensed online gambling following a regulatory review by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). The decision to halt these activities comes after the Authority intervened as part of its broader initiative to reduce illegal gambling promotions on digital platforms, particularly those targeting local audiences. The influencers had been streaming content…
The Romanian government is on the verge of dismantling the National Gambling Office (ONJN), the country’s central regulatory authority for gambling activities. This decision follows months of political pressure, growing public dissatisfaction, and an audit revealing that Romania lost nearly €1 billion in gambling tax revenue due to the ONJN’s regulatory shortcomings. The government’s move…
Scientific Games has officially been authorized as a lottery supplier in the United Arab Emirates by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). This federal body, established in 2023, regulates all commercial gaming within the UAE, covering lottery, internet gaming, sports wagering, and land-based casinos, with a focus on integrity, innovation, and responsible operations. With…
