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.
BRASIL – AML/CFT POLICIES – MARCH 17 DEADLINE
Brasil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has issued a March 17 deadline for all licensed betting companies (including those granted authorisation by court orders) to submit their AML/CFT policies.
CGA UPDATED RESPONSIBLE GAMING POLICY
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has published an updated Responsible Gaming Policy that will apply to all B2C operators under the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK).
UKGC IDENTIFIES EMERGING THREATS
The latest regulatory update, released on February 18, 2025, outlines significant compliance deficiencies among licensed operators and highlights new threats posed by evolving financial technologies.
ICE BARCELONA 2025
We are excited to announce that IGA Group will participate in ICE Barcelona 2025, held at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from January 20 to 22, 2025.