Regulatory Updates (8 November-10 December)

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• AML Consultations in Canada – What’s Next for the Gaming Sector?: Insights from Donald Bourgeois of Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
• Clarifying the Credit Card Ban Discussion in Sweden: Insights from Maria McDonald , Partner at Nordic Legal (Nordic Gambling)
• Alexander Mollan, Associate Partner at Br?khus Advokatfirma : Norway to DNS block websites; the nail in the coffin or a toothless measure?
• Navigating JONUM: Insights from Gambling Lawyer Murielle-Isabelle Cahen on France's Pioneering Online Gambling Regulation
• Ireland: Minister Martin's Office Responds to Betting Levy Increase Inquiry
• Bla? Mrva , Managing Partner at Mrva Law , Unveils Insights into the Overhaul of Slovenian Gambling Legislation

Europe

UK

• The UK government is considering a single unified remote gambling tax. Is this topic of interest to you? Reply and we will connect you with the relevant expert from the Gambling.Re network.
• UKGC's second round of Gambling Act consultations announced.
• UKGC completes experimental phase for improved gambling data collection.
• UKGC reports a decrease in minors' exposure to gambling ads.
• British businessman challenges UKGC's National Lottery operator selection.
• The UK Gambling Commission launches a 12-week consultation on topics including bonuses, customer controls, and regulatory data.
• The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) criticizes Mecca Bingo for an Instagram ad.
• Stuart Andrew, discusses plans to modernize land-based gambling.
• Minister Andrew stresses GambleAware role, statutory levy, and prevention in gambling harm during annual conference.
• The BGC opposes proposed gambling tax simplification.
• The BGC calls on the Chancellor to review the freeze on Gaming Duty Bands, expressing concerns over its potential to hinder the recovery and growth of the land-based casino sector amid economic challenges.
• David Brown, a UK industry veteran, critiques the Gambling Commission's affordability checks.
• One in 40 Britons are problem gamblers, and over 50% participated in gambling activities in the past month.
• Entain reaches DPA, commits to exit unregulated markets within 12 months.

Ireland

• Minister Martin's Office responds to betting levy increase inquiry.
• Dublin City Council tackles illegal gambling banners during major sports events.
• Lottoland survey indicates 75% support for more gambling regulation in Ireland.

Malta

• Malta Gaming Authority streamlines gaming device processes.
• Malta complains to EU over Irish gambling proposals.

Sweden

• Clarifying the credit card ban discussion in Sweden.
• Spelinspektionen director supports amendments for stronger gambling market regulation in Sweden.
• National Audit Office initiates audit to assess Spelinspektionen's gambling market supervision.
• ATG expresses concern over a tenfold increase in visitor traffic to unlicensed Swedish gambling sites since 2019.
• BOS criticizes Ministry's proposal to raise gambling tax, fearing impact on licensed market.

Denmark

• Denmark's Ministry of Taxation proposes boosting Spillemyndigheden's powers.
• Danish gambling authority fines owner for promoting unlicensed online operators.

Norway

• Norway to DNS block websites; the nail in the coffin or a toothless measure?

Netherlands

• The CJEU orders an investigation into Dutch lottery licenses.
• Dutch regulator KSA shuts down illegal bingo in Dordrecht.
• KSA funds six safer gambling projects.
• KSA publishes a binding decision against Holland Casino.
• KSA warns operators about unlicensed betting on harness racing.

Belgium

• Belgium's Board of Attorney Generals issues guidelines for gambling regulation.
• Belgium's top gaming operators adopt a self-imposed Duty of Care charter.

Spain

• Pablo Bustinduy replaces Alberto Garzon as Spain's Minister for Social Rights.
• Spain dismisses Jdigital's constitutional challenge against new gambling advertising regulations.

France

• Insights on France's pioneering online gambling regulation.

Romania

• Romania's National Office for Gambling issues order providing a framework for online gambling operators to merge, spin-off, or transfer business. Is this topic of interest to you? Reply and we will connect you with the relevant expert from the Gambling.Re network.

Slovenia

• Insights into the overhaul of Slovenian gambling legislation.

United States

California

• California's sports betting ballot sees amendments in an attempt to gain tribal support for legalizing sports betting.

Florida

• Florida seeks dismissal of West Flagler's lawsuit against sports betting.

Iowa

• Lakeside Casino in Iowa faces a $40,000 penalty from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

Massachusetts

• Massachusetts Gaming Commission questions sportsbook reports on underage gambling instances.
• The Public Health Advocacy Institute alleges DraftKings' $1,000 bonus bet offer is misleading.

Mississippi

• Mississippi contemplates legalizing online sports betting for potential revenue growth. Is this topic of interest to you? Reply and we will connect you with the relevant expert from the Gambling.Re network.

Missouri

• Missouri's sports teams, including the Cardinals and Blues, push for sports betting via ballot measure.

New Jersey

• Six New Jersey casinos, including Resorts and Ocean Casino, must forfeit nearly $75,000 for allowing underage and self-excluded gamblers.

North Carolina

• North Carolina State Lottery Commission approves online sports betting licence applications.
• North Carolina Lottery Commission finds January 8 impractical for mobile sports betting launch.

New York

• NYCPG launches VSE Support Programme, aids self-exclusion for gambling concerns.

Oklahoma

• Oklahoma tribal leaders seek sports betting support.

Ohio

• Ohio Senator proposes reverting sports betting tax rate to 10%.
• Ohio launches free software from Gamban to block digital bets, aiding responsible gambling efforts in the state.

Pennsylvania

• Court rules skill game winnings legal, paving way for regulation. Is this topic of interest to you? Reply and we will connect you with the relevant expert from the Gambling.Re network.

Washington

• Amazon faces class-action lawsuit, accused of illegal internet gambling involvement.

Canada

• AML consultations in Canada – What’s next for the gaming sector?
• PointsBet Canada fined CA$150,000 by Ontario's Alcohol and Gaming Commission for breaching responsible gambling rules.

South America

Brazil

• Senator Angelo Coronel plays a pivotal role in refining Brazil's sports betting bill.
• 34 Brazilian football clubs oppose proposed sports betting bill amendment banning sponsorships.
• Brazil restricts unlicensed gambling promotion by influencers.

Mexico

• Mexican gambling industry challenges slot machine ban with legal strategies.

Paraguay

• Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies is urging the government to amend gambling legislation.

Peru

• Peruvian bill proposes 3-10 years imprisonment for manipulating sports results.

Australia

• Australian Senate approves credit card ban for online gambling legislation. Is this topic of interest to you? Reply and we will connect you with the relevant expert from the Gambling.Re network.
• Victorian Labor urged to ban sports betting ads in public.
• The New South Wales government has confirmed increased tax rates for land-based casinos.

Other

• Worldwide: GREF and NAGRA, representing around 100 regulators from Europe and North America, have joined forces to exchange knowledge, host joint meetings, and collaborate on regulatory issues in the gambling industry.
• Worldwide: GREF forms AML group, enhancing collaboration on gambling industry integrity.
• Turkey: Entain agrees to pay ￡585m ($737.4m) settlement for alleged bribery offenses in its legacy Turkish business.
• Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan's Parliament mandates gambling operators to submit player profiles and activity reports to tax authorities.
• Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyzstan issues online casino licenses, making progress in legalizing casinos and iGaming in the country.
• Kenya: Kenya's Gambling Control Bill 2023 forms a stricter Regulatory Authority.
• Jamaica: Jamaica's BGLC seeks public input on proposed gambling advertising guidelines through an online survey.
• Nigeria: Influencers fuel online sports betting addiction among young Nigerians.