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  • daily_news
    18 November 2019

    Spanish operators agree to voluntary new ad restrictions

    Spanish igaming operator association JDigital has proposed a series of changes to the code of conduct that governs gambling advertising in the market, including an outright ban on betting adverts during live televised sports events, which are due to come into force in January 2020.

  • daily_news
    30 September 2019

    IGRG reveals plans for Responsible Gambling Week 2019

    The Industry Group For Responsible Gambling has set out plans for Responsible Gambling Week 2019, with a number of major operators, developers and other organisations with links to the industry to support this year’s initiative.

  • news_analysis
    17 June 2019

    UK ad regulations: Bookies face footballing dilemma

    The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is becoming increasingly strict in how it enforces a ban on sportspeople under 25 years of age being featured in gambling advertising. This should make operators think twice about how they advertise, especially around football, says Tom Edmonds of Northridge Law.

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  • news_analysis
    28 May 2019

    Could Spain ban gambling advertising?

    Spain’s consumer rights ombudsman has called for a ban on gambling advertising and the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has pledged new restrictions on the industry. One of Spain’s leading gambling lawyers offers some insights into what the country’s licensees are facing in the year ahead.

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  • daily_news
    29 April 2019

    Spain's CEJUEGO joins cross-industry trade body

    Spain’s leading gaming trade association the Consejo Empresarial del Juego (CEJUEGO) has been incorporated into the country’s umbrella body for industry groups, the Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE). The country's gambling industry is likely to face higher taxes and new advertising restrictions following the victory of the Socialist Workers' Party in the country's third general election in less than four years.

  • daily_news
    29 April 2019

    Italy's AGCOM sets out scope of gambling advertising ban

    Italy’s advertising and communications regulator Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM) has finally set out exactly how it plans to enforce the country’s ban on gambling advertising. The watchdog will permit information about odds or jackpots to be reported by Italian media, while land-based operators will be allowed to display branding in shop windows.

  • daily_news
    11 April 2019

    New Zealand sets protection focus with new advertising code

    New Zealand’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has published a new code for gambling adverts in the country, with a focus on protecting children, young people and other vulnerable people from gambling-related harm.

  • daily_news
    29 March 2019

    iGB Diary: Rent cuts, Sweden's trials and Déjà vu Down Under

    Happy Friday igamers! This week we take a leaf out of William Hill's books, hear why operators are disgruntled about Sweden and ponder the prospects of another lottery innovator Down Under

  • daily_news
    28 March 2019

    Swedish operator bodies establish new marketing code

    Sweden’s leading gambling trade associations Spelbranschens Riksförbund (SPER) and Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) have set out a new code of conduct for members to tackle concerns over excessive advertising in the newly-regulated market.

  • daily_news
    18 March 2019

    Denmark to boost player protection with new code of conduct

    A new code of conduct for gaming operators active in the Danish market has been published, with the aim of strengthening consumer protection and lowering the risk of gambling addiction in the country.

  • daily_news
    4 March 2019

    UK regulator reports dip in problem gambling in 2018

    The Gambling Commission, responsible for regulating gambling in England, Scotland and Wales, has reported a slight decline in the prevalence of problem gambling in 2018, though there were clear signs that public perception of the industry is worsening.

  • news_analysis
    18 February 2019

    Promotional Nightmares: part one

    New restrictions on gambling advertising are being proposed or brought into force as more European regulators attempt to address growing public concerns regarding its prevalence. But will they have the desired impact on addiction figures?

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  • news_analysis
    18 February 2019

    Promotional Nightmares: part two

    In the second part of iGaming Business' analysis of gambling advertising restrictions, we look at the unintended consequences of bans, possible alternatives to blanket prohibitions - and ask whether tackling advertising really gets to the root cause of the issue.

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  • news_analysis
    5 February 2019

    Cooperation and clarity key on day one of ICE VOX 2019

    The first day’s panels at ICE VOX 2019 saw speakers talk up the need for cooperation between operators and regulators if the industry is to survive in the face of increasing regulatory pressure and worsening public opinion. Speakers also highlighted the importance of clarity on issues such as the Department of Justice’s reinterpretation of the Wire Act and what is expected of operators when it comes to player protection.

  • daily_news
    15 October 2018

    Spain set for clampdown on gambling ads

    New rules could be similar to restrictions on tobacco products

  • daily_news
    29 August 2018

    Australia regulator extends gambling ad ban to streaming

    New rules will come into effect from September 28

  • report_content
    5 April 2017

    iGB Market Monitor April 2017: UK and Denmark

    The latest iGaming Business Market Monitor continues its in depth look at the UK and for the first time analyses the regulated igaming market of Denmark.

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  • daily_news
    20 March 2017

    Australia considers crackdown on television gambling ads

    Australia’s government could introduce laws that limit the amount of gambling adverts during televised sporting events in an effort to win crossbench votes.

  • news_analysis
    20 February 2017

    What the igaming sector can expect in 2017 (Part 4)

    Looming regulations and marketing, mobile and machine advances, read Part 4 of our industry experts' predictions for the year ahead.

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  • report_content
    22 December 2016

    iGB Market Monitor, December 2016: UK and Poland

    The December 2016 Market Monitor covers the UK and Poland and updates readers on the size of each market and the key factors in how they are set to evolve.

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