By Sadonna Price

KSA Chair Highlights Importance of Addiction Prevention

November 2, 2023

Summary: The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has emphasized the importance of addiction prevention as the country’s online gambling market continues to grow especially real money poker sites. In a recent blog, KSA chairman René Jansen puts the spotlight on the multiple projects and initiatives launched by the government and the KSA which are aimed […]

By Sadonna Price

HGC Calls for Stronger Collaboration to Combat Black Market

October 31, 2023

Summary: The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), an independent administrative authority that supervises all gaming activities conducted, has warned about the impact of illegal gambling operations on the regulated gambling market in Greece.  Greece is now home to 15 active operators after the HGC began granting permanent licenses in July 2021 under changes to the country’s […]

By Sadonna Price

Norway’s Gambling Regulator Appoints Blå Kors To Take Over Gambling Helpline

October 24, 2023

Summary: Norway’s gambling regulator Lottstift has announced that Blå Kors (Blue Cross) will handle the operations of the country’s gambling helpline, Hjelpelinjen, starting next year. The non-profit organization, which is focused on providing addiction support services, will take charge of the helpline from January 1, 2024, taking over the role from the Norwegian health trust, Sykehuset […]

By Sadonna Price

Netherland’s CDA Party Will Look To Ban iGaming

October 18, 2023

Summary The Netherlands passed the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act) and regulated online gambling from April 2021. The Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) opposed the KOA Act in 2021 as it felt the regulation of online gambling in the country will do more good than harm.  The CDA’s opposition wasn’t strong enough to stop the bill […]

By Sadonna Price

Kings Casino To Host 2023 WSOPE From Oct 25 To Nov 15

October 17, 2023

Summary Poker players in Europe will head over to Kings Casino later this month to take part in the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). The World Series of Poker holds its flagship WSOP series each year in Las Vegas, Nevada and also another edition in Europe for EU poker players. Kings Casino has […]

By Sadonna Price

EPT Visits Cyprus for First Time, Series Culminates in $5,300 ME

October 11, 2023

Summary: The latest PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) series is underway at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa in Cyprus. The action kicked off on October 11 and runs through October 22. A huge turnout is expected as it’s the first time that the tour is visiting the Mediterranean island. EPT Cyprus – […]

By Sadonna Price

WPT Boosts Seminole Rock ‘n’ Roll Open Will Run From November 15-29

October 6, 2023

Summary: The World Poker Tour (WPT) will once again visit the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in the USA for the 2023 WPT Seminole Rock ‘n’ Roll Open festival, one of the tour’s final stops of the year. Running from November 15-29, the festival features 49 events, culminating in the $3,500 Main Event which […]

By Sadonna Price

Justin Bonomo Claims His First Poker Masters Title

September 27, 2023

Summary: Justin Bonomo is considered on of the greatest poker players around dues to his massive accomplishments in the high-roller scene and this week, the American poker pro achieved yet another great feat – earning his first ever Poker Masters victory. The American poker pro finally claimed his first title in the popular series after […]

By Sadonna Price

WSOP.com to Host Single Online Bracelet Event in MI & PA

September 19, 2023

Summary: Players in Michigan and Pennsylvania will get the chance to compete for a World Series of Poker (WSOP) online bracelet this year, the operator has confirmed. However, there will only be one event for each state and it will take place in October.  Many players in both states will be disappointed to know that […]

By Sadonna Price

Gambling Advertising Limits Coming to Portugal

October 5, 2021

Proposals were recently introduced in Portugal to limit gambling advertising options in the country. A debate has been completed involving the proposals, with the options unanimously approved. Legislature took time to consider four bills connected to the gambling industry, outlining the gambling industry’s advertising standards. The Assembly of the Republic in Portugal reviewed the proposals, […]