Safer Gambling Week 2024 has again demonstrated its effectiveness in encouraging responsible gambling, with new evidence revealing a significant boost in the adoption of safer gambling tools across the UK and Ireland. The week-long event, held between November 18-24, witnessed record levels of engagement, and it’s evident the campaign is making waves. In line with […]

Alberta is about to undergo a big change in the online gambling and sports betting space. Bill 48, aka the iGaming Alberta Act, has passed the legislature and all that’s left is Royal Assent. Once that happens, Alberta will be the second province in Canada, after Ontario, to open up to private operators. Right now, […]

Bank of Ireland has introduced a new feature that allows customers to block gambling transactions on their debit cards. This is to help those with gambling habits take control of their finances by blocking access to gambling sites. Once you opt in to this service, the block will prevent any debit card payments to gambling […]

Spain’s DGOJ has slapped 14 gambling operators with €77.4 million ($87.9 million) in fines for operating in the Spanish market without a license. This is the latest in a series of measures to protect consumers from unregulated gambling platforms. The operators sanctioned are: Wot NV, Magicwin Games Tech LTD, Winbet NV, Spicyjackpots Games Tech LTS, […]

Colombia’s online gambling industry is about to take a big leap as lawmakers are close to officially recognizing eSports in the legal framework. Law 026 of 2024, a bill that classifies eSports as a sport and integrates it into Colombia’s National Sports System, has passed the Senate and is waiting for the President’s approval. If […]