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Every published enforcement action, fine, license decision, and policy change from 38 gambling authorities worldwide — structured, dated, source-linked, and AI-readable. Updated daily. Segmented by operator, affiliate, payment processor, and policy.
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Sarah Gardner speech
Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner delivered a speech at the Allwyn Participant Protection Conference highlighting recent developments including Allwyn's digital upgrade (the 'Digital Cutover'), the introduction of Powerball, embedding new online protections for National Lottery players, and the importance of participant protection to safeguard The National Lottery and its Returns to Good Causes.
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Sarah Gardner speech
Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner delivered a speech at the Allwyn Participant Protection Conference highlighting recent developments including Allwyn's digital upgrade (the 'Digital Cutover'), the introduction of Powerball, embedding new online protections for National Lottery players, and the importance of participant protection to safeguard The National Lottery and its Returns to Good Causes.
Nieuwe guidance sluiting accounts: mensen die gokken moeten account altijd kunnen sluiten
De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) publiceert guidance over het beëindigen van gokaccounts omdat niet alle vergunninghouders de regels correct naleven. De guidance verplicht dat spelers hun account altijd gemakkelijk kunnen sluiten, dat klantenservicegesprekken niet gebruikt mogen worden om spelers te behouden en dat resterende tegoeden zonder onnodige vertraging moeten worden uitbetaald.
Reactie Kansspelautoriteit op PowNews
The Dutch gambling regulator Ksa responded to a PowNed investigation showing that people registered in Cruks could still enter gaming arcades and casinos using fraudulent identification. The Ksa stated such access should not have been possible, said it will take action against the venues named in the broadcast, and referenced its published guidance on Cruks and identity checks.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces new initiative to curb athlete harassment
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced the 'Bet on Respect' initiative to use Massachusetts law and Commission regulation (205 CMR 152) to exclude patrons who harass athletes from accessing sports wagering and casinos. The Commission established a portal for reporting suspected athlete harassment, will investigate allegations, and may impose involuntary exclusion while providing excluded individuals information about support programs.
Bindende aanwijzing Hillside
The Kansspelautoriteit imposed a binding instruction on Hillside New Media Malta Plc on 13 November 2025 for inadequate response to signals that players could no longer bear the financial consequences of their gambling and for insufficient intervention measures. Hillside offers gambling in the Netherlands under the bet365 brand. Decisions and related publication documents were issued and are subject to appeal or objection.
Bindende aanwijzing Hillside
The Kansspelautoriteit imposed a binding instruction on Hillside New Media Malta Plc on 13 November 2025 for inadequate response to signals that players could no longer bear the financial consequences of their gambling and for insufficient intervention measures. Hillside offers gambling in the Netherlands under the bet365 brand. Decisions and related publication documents were issued and are subject to appeal or objection.
Nieuwe inzichten in gokgedrag minderjarigen en jongvolwassenen
De Kansspelautoriteit publiceert resultaten van drie onderzoeken naar gokgedrag van minderjarigen en jongvolwassenen (18-24 jaar), waaronder gedrag in de eerste drie maanden na inschrijving bij een legale online aanbieder, gokgedrag onder MBO-studenten en hoe minderjarigen in aanraking komen met gokken. De onderzoeken tonen normalisatie van gokken, veel vroegtijdige blootstelling via fysieke legale producten of gedeelde accounts, en dat 41% van nieuwe accounts in 18-24 jarigen door 18-jarigen wordt aangemaakt. De Ksa werkt samen met het ministerie aan aanvullende beschermende maatregelen.
PA Gaming Control Board Revokes Gambling Privileges from 11 Persons
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board placed 11 individuals on its Involuntary Exclusion Lists, prohibiting them from gaming at Pennsylvania casinos, via Board-regulated online sites, or at Video Gaming Terminal locations. Actions include two adults excluded for leaving minors unattended in vehicles at casino properties, one male excluded for possession and use of counterfeit $50 bills, and additional individuals excluded for various actions, bringing the total on exclusion lists to 1,499.
Sagen om spillernes midler i konkursramte DK Gambling ApS skal for Højesteret.
Landsretten har givet en spiller medhold i, at midler på en spilkonto hos konkursramte DK Gambling ApS er særligt beskyttet og tilfalder spilleren uden om konkursboets øvrige kreditorer. Sagen, der omgør Sø- og Handelsrettens tidligere dom, er anket og berammet for Højesteret, hvor Spillemyndigheden indtræder til støtte for spilleren.
Spillemyndigheden opfordrer til at sende spillet på sommerferie med ny ROFUS-kampagne
The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) launched the "Send dit spil på sommerferie" ROFUS campaign on 13 July 2026 to encourage people to take a break from gambling using ROFUS self-exclusion. The campaign runs from 13 July to 2 August on Facebook, Instagram and digital screens in Copenhagen Airport and uses imagery targeting younger audiences.
GRAI launches campaign helping parents to spot the signs of underage gambling
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), in partnership with HSE Addiction Services, launched a national public awareness campaign and published guidance to help parents recognise signs of underage gambling, how to talk to children about gambling, and where to seek help. The campaign runs across video on demand, radio, digital audio and social media and highlights research by the ESRI that children who gamble are twice as likely as adults to develop a gambling problem. The notice also references the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and forthcoming commencement of its child protection provisions.
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