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#BettingLegislation  #GambleLike_Australia 

Western Australia is set to introduce a major regulatory change to curb gambling addiction at Crown Perth Casino. Following a key recommendation from the Perth Casino Royal Commission, mandatory carded play will be rolled out for all electronic gaming machines starting December 1. This initiative represents a significant step towards reducing the risk of gambling harm.
 

#GamingInEurope  #BettingLegislation  #Ukraine

The Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation, in collaboration with the state agency PlayCity, has developed a crucial new draft order that introduces financial and time limits for ukrainian gamblers for the first time in the country's history. This document aims to significantly bolster efforts to prevent gambling addiction by empowering users with mandatory self-control tools.

#BettingLegislation  #Netherlands #GamingInEurope 

The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has released its comprehensive autumn 2025 monitoring report, revealing a complex and concerning turnaround in the nation’s legal online gambling sector. While the number of active players continues to rise, the overall growth of the regulated market is stagnating. The Ksa attributes this shift to the positive impact of new player protection measures, but notes a critical drawback: a corresponding rise in the market share captured by illegal operators.

#Casinosis_Metamorphosis  #GamingInnovations 

In the iGaming industry, success is typically measured in stark statistics: deposits, conversion rates, and player retention. However, focusing purely on these numbers often obscures a more vital narrative: the genuine, human experiences of players—how they find enjoyment, build habits, and integrate gaming into their daily routines. RocketPlay Casino recently undertook a unique community project to look past the data and directly capture this authentic perception of online gaming.

#BettingLegislation  #GambleLike_India 

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released the draft rules for the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, marking a critical step toward implementing the legislation passed in August. The draft rules aim to establish a clear, national framework to govern the rapidly evolving sector, with a primary goal of distinguishing between entertainment and prohibited activities.

#BettingLegislation  #GambleLike_UK 

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a significant tightening of rules regarding financial controls, aiming to give customers greater power to manage their spending. These new regulations will focus on standardizing how financial limits are offered and communicated by online gambling operators, ensuring consistency and clarity for all users.

#GamingHelps  #GamingInEurope 

Alarming new figures from the gambling support charity GamCare reveal a deepening financial crisis among gamblers, with reported debts skyrocketing to over £5.3 million in the first eight months of 2025 alone. This staggering sum is nearly double the £2.8 million in debt reported throughout the entirety of 2024, highlighting a rapid and devastating escalation in gambling-related harm.

#GamingHelps  #Bulgaria #GamingInEurope 

Students at the Technical University of Sofia are kicking off the new academic year in a dramatically improved learning environment, thanks to a significant investment by leading software company, Amusnet. The firm, recognized as a top industry player in 2024, poured nearly BGN 400,000 (Bulgarian Lev) into the full modernization of a key lecture hall, a move explicitly aimed at shaping Bulgaria’s next generation of engineers and IT specialists.

#GamingInEurope  #BettingLegislation 

The Spanish online gambling market delivered another powerful performance in the second quarter of 2025, recording a Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) of just over €410 million. This impressive figure, released by the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ), marks a nearly 19 percent year-on-year increase and a slight rise over the first quarter, underscoring the sustained vitality of Spain’s digital gambling sector.

#GamingInEurope  #BettingLegislation  #Romania  

In a move aimed at addressing the country’s budget deficit, the Romanian government has approved a new fiscal package that introduces sweeping tax increases across various sectors, with the gambling industry being particularly hard hit. The decision, which was passed on July 4, 2025, is a key component of the government’s strategy to reduce the annual deficit to a target of 7% of its GDP, as mandated by the European Union. However, the new Romanian gaming regulations are not without their critics, who argue the private sector is being unfairly burdened.

#GamingInEurope  #BettingLegislation 

Hungary's legal gambling market is experiencing a significant uplift in turnover, a direct result of the relentless efforts by the Regulated Activities Supervisory Authority (SZTFH). Since 2014, the SZTFH and its predecessor have been actively blocking illicit online gambling websites, effectively preventing them from reaching Hungarian players and thereby "whitewashing" the nation's online gambling landscape.

#GamingInEurope  #BettingLegislation  #GambleLike_UK 

An online gambling company, Taichi Tech Limited, operating under the brand Fafabet, has been slapped with a substantial £170,000 fine by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). This significant penalty comes after an in-depth investigation revealed multiple regulatory failures, including the use of unfair terms and conditions within their promotions. Beyond the financial penalty, Fafabet is now mandated to undergo a third-party audit. This crucial step will scrutinize the effective implementation of their anti-money laundering (AML) and safer gambling policies, procedures, and controls.

#GamingDeals  #GamingInEurope 

NOVOMATIC, the renowned Austrian gaming technology powerhouse, has officially announced the successful culmination of its acquisition of the French Vikings Casinos group. This pivotal move, coming after an exhaustive review by all pertinent licensing and regulatory bodies, is set to significantly bolster NOVOMATIC's foothold in one of Europe's most vital gaming markets. The completion of this acquisition unequivocally underscores the company's unwavering commitment to sustainable growth and strategic international diversification in the long run.

#GambleLike_Africa  #GamblingEvents 

SCCG Management, a global powerhouse in gaming advisory and consulting, has announced a strategic partnership with iGC Africa to host the continent's most significant gaming summit. This groundbreaking event, scheduled to take place from May 26-29, 2025, at the prestigious Marrakesh Parc Expo, Circuit International de Marrakesh, Morocco, is poised to reshape the African iGaming landscape.

#BettingLegislation  #GambleLike_Sweden 

The Swedish government has appointed Marcus Isgren, chairman and head of the Swedish Board of Consumer Complaints (ARN), as the investigator responsible for reviewing the Swedish Gambling Act. This review comes as concerns mount regarding the effectiveness of current player protection measures and the exploitation of loopholes by unlicensed operators. Isgren is tasked with delivering a comprehensive report on his findings by September 17.

 

#GambleLike_UK  #BettingLegislation 

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced significant changes to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), aimed at increasing consumer control over gambling and enhancing transparency around customer funds protection. These changes, which follow a comprehensive consultation process, are in line with the recommendations outlined in the 2023 White Paper, "High Stakes: gambling reform for the digital age."

#SoftwareLab  #PlayOfTitans 

Playtech, a leading technology provider to the global gaming industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), a prominent player in the French gaming market. Under the terms of the agreement, Playtech will provide PMU with access to its renowned iPoker.EU network and a comprehensive suite of poker products and services.

#BettingLegislation  #GambleLike_UK 

The UK Gambling Commission has initiated a new consultation aimed at enhancing player safety and fairness within the British gambling sector. This marks the third consultation undertaken by the Commission to implement the recommendations outlined in the 2023 Gambling Act Review White Paper, "High Stakes: gambling reform for the digital age."

The 16-week consultation, which will run from January 29, 2025, to May 20, 2025, focuses on the revision of gaming machine technical standards and the associated testing strategy.

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