Casino Rules and Regulations Aug 23 Update – Global gambling regulations news!

In the casino rules and regulations world, there’s licensing controversy, UK industry updates & hot news covering more big names in gambling! (Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay)

We look at the UK White Paper progress in today’s bi-weekly Casino Rules and Regulations update. Betsson has decided to withdraw its application to operate in the Netherlands. And more news from the UK as the country’s gambling industry allegedly lacks human capital (really?).

Casino rules and regulations are also news from Bet365, BetConstruct, and the Australian gambling legislation.

Although you’ll find dedicated reports covering regulatory news stories in the primary Casinoplusbonus news columns, this update collates them all, plus extra bitesize news stories. It covers the key goes you will find on our iGaming portal, plus there are a few bonus extras so you can catch up with what’s happening across the global gambling entertainment market. And boy is there a lot to cover from the past two weeks, so I’ll keep it to the point and direct you to more information where possible.

If you are a casino player from the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, India, or Canada, then keep your eyes out for this bi-weekly gambling regulatory news report. These are the key goes covered.

However, even if you are not from these countries, you will still see other news coming from global regions. We cover many top iGaming software providers and online casino operators. For example, Pragmatic Play, Playtech, Wazdan, BGaming, and other top brands constantly gain new B2B licensing in freshly targeted jurisdictions. That’s casino rules and regulations news right there!

Is this report for you? If you want to stay updated with the latest iGaming news, this could be just the update you want. A one-time bitesize bi-weekly report with all the information you need!

UK White Paper Consultations Move Forward

The new rules and regs are on their way. I recently covered this topic in the recent UK White Paper Moves Forward news report.

• The first key point operators and software providers are following closely are upcoming stake limits for online slots.
• The second covers a broader array of topics. This includes Anti-money laundering (AML) checks as well as affordability checks. The British government aims to ensure people do not launder money through online casinos. In this case, operators must request a source of income. On top of this, the decision at which point to trigger affordability checks to ensure players can afford to gamble is part of the discussion.

The right balance: This is key for the UK government right now. Several surveys, especially by YouGov reveal that UK citizens are willing to seek out the black market (non-UKGC sites) if new rules affect their gambling experience negatively.

UK Gambling Industry Employee Shortage – According to Bacta

This one baffles me, but I will take John White’s word for it, as he’s in the industry’s trenches daily. He is the CEO of Bacta, which is the UK trade association. He says that the UK’s gambling sector should join industries such as roofers, bricklayers, and other manual labouring on the skill shortage list. This would allow more overseas workers to apply for work and gain a VISA in the UK.

My opinion: How many UK citizens are claiming jobless benefits? Get them trained and get them to work. The training expenses now are worth it in the long run.

Australia’s Crown Casino Intros New Self-Exclusion System

In the Australian casino sector, the Crown Casino land-based venue is finally in the news for the right reasons. Players now have the option to join a self-exclusion system if they feel their gambling is out of control. This is something most online casinos offer too.

What is self-exclusion? You can prevent yourself from playing real money games. Most online casinos offer this option under your profile. And today, we are increasingly seeing land-based venues offer the same service.