The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has confirmed the appointment of Johan Röhr as its new General Director. The decision follows the recent departure of long-serving chief Camilla Rosenberg, who had held the position since 2017. Röhr will officially assume his duties on 1 November, stepping into the leadership role at a time of mounting regulatory and industry challenges....
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Investigating Vivaro UK gambling failings and the flow of profits to Armenian political networks and offshore structures.
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KSA finds flaws in online gambling risk analysis
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September 4, 2025
Spelinspektionen reports Q2 gaming growth in Sweden
Sweden's regulated gaming sector recorded modest growth in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest figures released by Spelinspektionen, the national gaming regulator. Despite the closure of the...
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UKGC emphasizes safety and compliance in high street slots
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KSA Updates Online Gambling Licensing Rules for 2026
The Netherlands’ Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has announced a significant update to its licensing framework for remote gambling operators, set to take effect on 1 January 2026. The new regulations...
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RankRadar joins PG Soft to enhance iGaming analytics
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CAP Code remit extended to non-UK registered licence holders
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Unibet faces KSA penalty order of up to €450,000
The Dutch Gambling Authority, known locally as the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has imposed a penalty order on Unibet, the gambling brand operated by Kindred Group, which is now part of FDJ...
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Sophie Namer appointed ANJ Director of Law Enforcement
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The Swedish gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has unveiled a renewed edition of its public awareness initiative, “With your future at stake”, aimed at preventing gambling issues among young adults. The campaign,...
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MGA warns against unauthorised gaming websites in 2025
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BOS reports Swedish gambling channelization falls in 2024
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ANJ partners SportEasy for responsible sports betting
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MGA Games unveils Sweet Fortune Megaways Slot
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German gambling stakes fall in Q2 2025 amid regulatory impact
The German gambling industry has experienced a significant shift in the second quarter of 2025, as official figures show a decline in total stakes compared with the first three months...
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UKGC to Review Tied Affiliate and White-Label Models
Many industry stakeholders are closely monitoring the upcoming review by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) regarding tied affiliate and white-label models. This comprehensive examination aims to address the regulatory challenges...
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M88 continues operating offshore, raising concerns over consumer protection and regulatory gaps in Europe.
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It's now been a year since the General Gaming License (GGL) began its enforcement actions, marking a significant shift in regulatory oversight within the gaming industry. This blog post will...
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KSA strengthens gambling permit database oversight
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the regulatory body overseeing gambling in the Netherlands, has declared that it will increase monitoring of its Control Database (CDB) to ensure licence holders maintain accurate and...