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Adriana Maldonado Unveils Initiative to Regulate Online Gambling

PSN MP Adriana Maldonado, a member of the Committee on the Internal Markets and Consumer Protection, has unveiled an initiative in the European Parliament to regulate online gambling and advertising.
The Socialist Europarliamentary has sent a letter to all members of the European Parliament to collect the maximum number of signatures and send it to the Internal Market Commissioner, Thierry Breton.
The brief aims to âalert the problem of online gaming at social and national level in all member states. In the letter, the MP considers that âthe efforts of the European Commission for the EU countries to share good practices, cooperate with each other and even apply measures voluntarily, have not been sufficient.â
She urges the Community Executive to âestablish a legislative framework with minimum European standards in the field of online gaming advertisingâ as âthe ads are often misleading and biased and can lead to insane and harmful behaviours.â
Measures to limit the gaming industry in Spain will launch in the coming weeks. However, it has already transpired that gambling advertising in Spain will be allowed for 4 hours in the morning ( 1 to 5 am).
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BGC Represents Betting and Gaming Sector at Shadow DCMS Roundtable

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Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has represented the regulated betting and gaming sector at a shadow DCMS roundtable held on Tuesday.
The roundtable, titled: Future of the Gambling Industry in the United Kingdom, drew industry leaders together to explore key issues including responsible gambling, regulatory developments and the future of the sector.
CEO Grainne Hurst represented the BGC at the summit, hosted by Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Stuart Andrew MP and Shadow Minister for Gambling Louie French MP inside the House of Commonâs Shadow Cabinet Room.
BGC CEO Grainne Hurst said: âIt was fantastic to sit down alongside our members and other stakeholders from across our diverse sector to thrash out the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today with the shadow DCMS team.
âWe are incredibly fortunate to have Stuart Andrew and Louie French, two dedicated MPs who understand this industry, and are keen to ensure the Opposition are completely across the key pressures facing our members, their millions of customers, and thousands of employees.
âCollaboration is key for the BGC, and we welcome this positive engagement with the shadow DCMS team.â
The roundtable also focussed on balancing economic growth with consumer protections and social responsibility.
Following welcome remarks, the summit heard industryâs perspectives on current challenges and future opportunities plus ways in which the Opposition can support future policy.
Grainne attended alongside representatives from BGC members, Flutter, Entain, Evoke, bet365, Ballyâs, The Rank Group, Star Sports and the Hippodrome Casino, plus the UK Tote Group, National Lottery, BACTA and the Gambling Business Group.
BGC members support 109,000 jobs, generate ÂŁ6.8bn for the economy while raising ÂŁ4bn in taxes.
They also help fund horseracing to the tune of ÂŁ350m a year through sponsorship, media rights and the levy, provide ÂŁ40m for the English Football League and its clubs and millions more for rugby league, darts and snooker.
Each month in Britain around 22.5m adults have a bet and the most recent NHS Health Survey for England estimated that 0.4% of the adult population are problem gamblers.
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Allwyn Secures WLA and EL Responsible Gaming Certifications

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Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has announced that it has secured the European Lotteries (EL) Responsible Gaming Certification, as well asâŻLevel 4âŻof theâŻWorld Lottery Associationâs (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework â the highest possible level.
The responsible gaming accreditations from these leading industry bodies help ensure that members of these organisations â like Allwyn and other lottery operators worldwide â operate their licensed lotteries with the highest standards of player protection and safety. They also reflect how successfully a lottery has implemented responsible play into its day-to-day operations.
These industry-standard certifications demonstrate Allwynâs firm commitment to participant protection â with a continuous programme of work to prevent underage and excessive play from the outset.
Allwynâs CEO, Andria Vidler, said:âŻâJust over a year on from taking over as The National Lottery operator, weâre delighted to announce that weâve achieved these important EL andâŻWLA Responsible Gaming Certifications.
âNational Lottery games are specially designed to be safe and secure, ensuring they donât appeal to underage or vulnerable players. However, with over 30 million people routinely playing National Lottery games â raising over ÂŁ30 million a week for Good Causes in the process â itâs crucial that we continue to do everything we can to prevent underage and excessive play.
âSo, itâs great to have this external recognition of what weâve achieved so far, but we also know that our work in this area is never finished. We plan to continue working hard on our responsible play credentials and driving up our own high standards, keeping National Lottery players at the heart of everything we do.â
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Blitzcrown Secures GLI Certification for Three Crash Games in Brazil

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Breaking New Ground in Brazil: Blitzcrownâs Crash Games Now GLI Certified
Blitzcrown, MVGâs pioneering games studio, has secured Brazilian Certification as well as GLI-19 Certification from GLI(Gaming Laboratories International) for its industry-changing three Crash titles. This landmark achievement marks a significant milestone in the companyâs expansion into Brazilâs thriving online gaming market, positioning Blitzcrown at the forefront of the regionâs rapidly evolving iGaming landscape.
The license comes at an important time for Brazilâs gaming sector, following the launch of the new licensing regime that started on January 1, 2025. The regulatory framework, signed into law in December 2023, has transformed the industryâs prospects.
The certification encompasses 3 innovative crash games: Crash, Fast Crash, and Twin Crash. This strategic milestone establishes Blitzcrown as the premier provider of certified Crash games in the Brazilian market, demonstrating the companyâs unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence and gaming integrity. With the GLI-19 and Brazil certification process successfully concluded in March, Blitzcrown has solidified its position as an industry pioneer in this dynamic and emerging market.
Crash games are a recent addition to the global iGaming market, featuring the dynamic evolution of real-time multipliers and immediate reward structures. Blitzcrown has stood out by establishing groundbreaking game mechanisms that offer different and exciting gameplay experiences. Standard Crash provides players with a standard multiplier-based gaming experience, and Fast Crash is optimized for users seeking quick, intense multiplier experiences. The Twin Crash is an original format allowing players to place simultaneous bets on two separate multipliers.
Building on this momentum, Blitzcrown has announced plans to expand its certified portfolio with two additional versions of its innovative Plinko games, demonstrating the companyâs strategic commitment to market expansion. This forward-looking initiative underscores Blitzcrownâs dedication to continuous innovation and sustainable growth in the regulated gaming markets.
Blitzcrown is MVGâs edge-game studio focused on pushing game ideas beyond their norms through innovative and non-traditional gaming experiences. The studio has been particularly recognized for its groundbreaking approaches in various game categories, including its successful Crash and Plinko series.
George Cho from MVG said: âThis GLI certification testifies to Blitzcrownâs unwavering commitment to offering top-quality, fair gaming systems. We are well placed to take advantage of Brazilâs exciting new regulatory environment and the vast growth potential of the online gaming industry.â
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