North Macedonia opposition pushes for urgent public hearing on gambling law reforms
Opposition VMRO–DPMNE has urged ruling party SDSM to immediately schedule a public hearing on the Draft Law on Games of Chance.
Opposition VMRO–DPMNE has urged ruling party SDSM to immediately schedule a public hearing on the Draft Law on Games of Chance.
Consumer authorities, regulators and industry stakeholders gathered in Brasília to discuss responsible gambling, consumer rights and oversight of the betting market.
An organised crime group was discovered to have been operating over 200 illegal slot machines in recent years.
Brazil’s Sports Minister has argued that many Brazilians view betting as a path to financial improvement rather than entertainment.
Two federal agencies have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at identifying manipulative digital practices and strengthening protections for betting consumers.
Svenska Spel CEO Anna Johnson described the deal as the largest investment in Swedish skiing and snowboarding, aiming to strengthen Sweden’s position as a leading winter sports nation.
Online gambling revenue remained above €320m for Q1 2026, with casino products continuing to drive the majority of growth.
The French Parliament has approved the appointment of Pascal Chevremont as head of the ANJ.
The Lithuanian Government has backed plans to introduce mandatory player cards and ban cash payments in gambling venues.
Reports suggest the Irish Government plans to strengthen regulation of gambling operators and cryptocurrency investment firms, expand enforcement powers for supervisors and impose stricter penalties for breaches.