NEW RULES RESHAPE ITALY’S GAMBLING SECTOR
Italy’s sweeping gambling reform is triggering rapid consolidation in what was Europe’s most crowded online betting market.
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Malta is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the European Commission over a contentious amendment to its Gaming Act.
SRI LANKA GAMBLING REFORMS
Sri Lanka is on the cusp of a major overhaul of its gambling industry. A new draft bill, championed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, proposes the establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority.
AI IN GAMBLING
The global gambling industry is increasingly interwoven with artificial intelligence. From the personalised user experiences on online platforms to sophisticated fraud detection systems and even responsible gambling tools, AI is rapidly becoming central to day-to-day operations.
SWEDEN’S ‘LEGAL V. ILLEGAL’ DILEMMA
The Spelinspektionen poll found that up to 72% of Swedish gamblers couldn’t differentiate between licensed and unlicensed offerings.
SRI LANKA STEPS UP ITS GAME
This decision, which now heads to parliament, reflects a timely response to a sector experiencing notable growth, as evidenced by substantial investments like Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s City of Dreams Sri Lanka.
IGSA PUSHES FOR SMARTER GAMBLING STANDARDS
In recent years, regulators have made steady progress in areas like responsible gambling and player protection, especially in Europe.
IRELAND’S GAMBLING REGULATOR TAKES CHARGE
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) officially began operations on March 5. Created under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, it now oversees licensing for both online and land-based gambling, focusing on consumer protection and industry accountability.
PHILIPPINES – ARE PIGOS NEXT?
Philippines Senate President Francis Escudero has called for a review of Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs), warning they could be just as problematic as their offshore counterparts, which were banned last year.
AUSTRIAN JUDGMENTS WILL NOT BE IMPOSED ON MALTA-BASED OPERATORS
The Maltese Civil Court has determined that it will not uphold Austrian court decisions ordering refunds to players who gambled on platforms without local licenses.