Kenya Mulls Major Overhaul of Gambling and Online Betting Laws

Kenya Mulls Major Overhaul of Gambling and Online Betting Laws

Kenya is considering a significant overhaul of its gambling law. A wide-ranging proposal being considered by the Kenyan National Assembly could potentially lead to a complete revamp of how online betting operators are licensed and regulated, re-regulation of land-based gambling options and the establishment of a national lottery.

Spanish Online Gambling Trade Group Resists Advertising Ban

Spanish Online Gambling Trade Group Resists Advertising Ban

Spain’s citizens’ rights ombudsman Fernandez Marugan recently recommended the government order a blanket ban on all gambling advertising. Now, the country’s top online gambling trade association, JDigital, has hit back with accusations he has no true understanding of Spain’s existing gambling advertising regulations.

Victoria Becomes First Australian State to Implement New Online Betting Restrictions

Victoria Becomes First Australian State to Implement New Online Betting Restrictions

Victoria becomes the first Australian state to toughen its online betting rules this week under the national-approved National Consumer Protection Framework. The rules were approved a few months back by all states and territories in Australia with plans for additional states to follow Victoria’s lead in the near future.

Swedish Gambling Revenue Up in First Months of Regulated Industry

Swedish Gambling Revenue Up in First Months of Regulated Industry

Recent numbers coming out of Sweden’s newly regulated gambling industry show revenue in Q1 of 2019 was higher than the same period last year. This indicates the country is succeeding in channeling players to legal gambling platforms. That is not to say that the regulated market, which went live on 1 January 2019, is not…