Compliance Updates

UK Government launches review to ensure gambling laws are fit for digital age

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6 years ago

December 9, 2020

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The Culture Secretary has launched a major and wide-ranging review of gambling laws to ensure they are fit for the digital age as committed to in the manifesto.

Online restrictions, marketing and the powers of the Gambling Commission will be looked at as part of a call for evidence, to examine in detail how gambling has changed over the past 15 years.

Protections for online gamblers like stake and spend limits, advertising and promotional offers and whether extra protections for young adults are needed will all be explored.

The findings will be used to inform any changes to the Gambling Act 2005 to ensure customer protection is at the heart of the regulations, while giving those that gamble safely the freedom to do so.

The review will also look at evidence on the action customers can take where they feel operators have breached social responsibility requirements, such as intervening to protect customers showing clear signs of problematic play, and how to ensure children and young people are kept safe from gambling-related harm.

The Government recognises the need to balance the enjoyment people get from gambling with the right regulatory framework and protections.

It has also been announced today that the minimum age for playing the National Lottery will be raised from 16 to 18 from October 2021.

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, said:
“Whilst millions gamble responsibly, the Gambling Act is an analogue law in a digital age. From an era of having a flutter in a high street bookmaker, casino, racecourse or seaside pier, the industry has evolved at breakneck speed.

“This comprehensive review will ensure we are tackling problem gambling in all its forms to protect children and vulnerable people. It will also help those who enjoy placing a bet to do so safely.

“This builds upon our clear track record of introducing tough measures to protect people from the risk of gambling harm – banning the use of credit cards, launching tighter age verification checks and cutting the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals.”

Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Nigel Huddleston said:
“We’re committed to protecting young people from gambling related harm which is why we are raising the minimum age for the National Lottery. Patterns of play have changed since its inception, with a shift towards online games, and this change will help make sure the National Lottery, although already low-risk, is not a gateway to problem gambling.”

It follows a range of measures recently introduced by the Government to protect consumers from the risk of gambling-related harm. These include cutting the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals, bringing in tighter age and identity checks for online gambling, banning gambling using credit cards and expanding national specialist support through the NHS Long Term Plan.

In September the Government launched a call for evidence to explore young people’s experiences of loot boxes in video games. This will provide a clearer picture of the size of the loot box market in the UK and fully examine any evidence of harms or links to problem gambling.

The review of the Gambling Act 2005 will also consider the Gambling Commission’s powers and resources to ensure it can keep pace with the licensed sector and tackle the black market.

In October the Gambling Commission introduced new rules on VIP schemes, and has called for evidence around how to ensure operators identify and intervene where people are at risk of harm, including through carrying out affordability checks. The Commission will also soon set out new rules on safer game design for online slots and withdrawing winnings.

Alongside the launch of the review, the Government is announcing its decision to raise the minimum age to play the National Lottery from 16 to 18, to protect young people from gambling related harm.

Since it began in 1994 the National Lottery’s games portfolio has changed significantly and there has been a growing trend towards online play and instant win games like scratchcards. Following a consultation, from October 2021 it will be illegal to sell all National Lottery products to under 18s.

The Government is working with the Gambling Commission and Camelot to roll out the new age limit across the National Lottery products as quickly as possible and to ensure that it is in place by October. Under current plans, online sales to 16 and 17 year olds will stop in April 2021.

Source: gov.uk

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KONAMI GROUP’s Konami Gaming Inc. First to Submit Manufacturer License Application in Japan’s Emerging IR Market

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5 hours ago

July 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION’s long-established gaming & systems group company Konami Gaming Inc. announced it has become the first manufacturer to submit license applications with the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), government regulatory agency set forth by The Cabinet of Japan. Additionally, Konami is the first manufacturer to file across all applicable license categories. These filings represent milestone events for the nation’s regulatory framework, as Japan’s emerging integrated resort (IR) market progresses in responsible development. As a leading manufacturer of casino games and technology in 400+ regulated markets worldwide, Konami is taking proactive measures in support of the Japan IR market, highly relevant to the organisation’s rich heritage as a Japanese company.

“Konami’s early filing demonstrates our commitment and readiness to engage constructively with Japan’s regulatory framework from the outset. We have approached this process with a focus on transparency, preparation, and alignment with the stringent standards established by the JCRC,” said Lori Olk, senior vice president & chief compliance officer at Konami Gaming Inc.

Construction is currently underway for the first integrated resort in Japan—an expansive development planned for 2030 opening by one of the world’s largest casino and entertainment operators. Against this backdrop, Konami’s early submission positions the company to participate during the formative stages of this emerging regulated market. Committed to the long-term health of Japan’s IR market, Konami has invested significant resources in localisation, documentation and operational planning to ensure alignment with the nation’s legal, regulatory and cultural expectations. The supplier has leveraged its longstanding compliance infrastructure, governance processes and global licensing experience to fulfill detailed requirements of the Japanese regulatory framework.

“This milestone in Konami’s application process with the JCRC represents a significant, coordinated effort across multiple business units and jurisdictions, supported by decades of experience operating in highly regulated gaming markets worldwide. As Japan continues to expand its IR framework, Konami remains focused on supporting regulatory objectives and partnering with stakeholders to deliver compliant, high-quality gaming solutions tailored to the needs of the Japanese market,” said Tom Jingoli, president & chief operating officer at Konami Gaming.

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Compliance Updates

Spillemyndigheden Publishes Report on Illegal Gambling

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5 hours ago

July 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Danish Gambling Authority has published its annual report describing the authority’s work on illegal gambling. In the 2025 report, you can among other things read more about the Authority’s partnerships, website blocking efforts and visits to upper‑secondary education institutions.

Each year, the Danish Gambling Authority publishes a report explaining the rules that determine when gambling is legal in Denmark, and reviewing the initiatives carried out in the past year to combat illegal gambling.

One of the initiatives conducted annually as part of the fight against illegal gambling is the blocking of illegal gambling websites. In 2025, the DGA obtained district court orders to block 334 websites offering illegal gambling. The Authority has entered into a new cooperation agreement with the Danish Telecommunications Industry (Teleindustrien), which provides the basis for blocking mirror sites without a prior court order when the court has already ruled that the content of the original site is illegal.

The DGA also participates in several national and international partnerships focused on combating illegal gambling. For example, through a collaboration with Google, the DGA can report illegal gambling apps in Google Play, after which Google may remove the illegal content. Anders Dorph, Director of the Danish Gambling Authority, also serves as Chair of GREF (Gaming Regulators European Forum), where the focus is on supporting each other in combating illegal gambling and keeping one another updated on trends observed across the illegal gambling market in Europe.

2025 was also the year in which the DGA was once again invited to visit upper‑secondary education institutions across the country. There was an increasing number of inquiries from sports clubs in 2025 requesting gambling‑related presentations for both amateur and elite clubs, and the DGA’s team of presenters delivered 100 classroom presentations last year.

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Compliance Updates

TaDa Gaming Accelerates LatAm Growth with Peru Licence Approval

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5 hours ago

July 10, 2026

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TaDa Gaming has officially secured an online gaming licence from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR),

This marks another milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across Latin America’s regulated iGaming markets and reinforces its reputation as a trusted and responsible global content provider.

Peru has rapidly emerged as one of Latin America’s fastest growing and regulated online gaming markets following the implementation of its licencing framework. With regulatory certainty creating new opportunities for operators and suppliers alike, TaDa has focused on Peru as a key destination within its long-term Latin American growth strategy.

MINCETUR approval was received prior to TaDa’s successful debut at the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026 in Lima, where the company announced its launch with Peru’s leading operator, Apuesta Total, through long-standing distribution partner Bragg Gaming.

15 certified TaDa titles are currently available in Peru, with additional games scheduled for release as the company continues to expand its local offering.

TaDa’s proven success in regulated jurisdictions across Africa, Europe, North America and the UK, as well as Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Mexico, has been built on its highly effective glocalisation strategy.

This combines internationally successful core game mechanics with expertly localised content designed to meet the cultural preferences and playing habits of individual markets.

Alongside its award-winning slot portfolio, TaDa’s distinctive fishing-shooting games continue to attract new audiences through their social, skill-based gameplay and broad demographic appeal, especially to younger and new to iGaming audiences.

Its growing gamification ecosystem is designed to enhance player engagement while supporting responsible gaming. GiftCode, WIN CARD, Hot Hand, Highlights, Daily Rewards and Missions provide operators with powerful retention mechanics that deliver measurable value throughout the player lifecycle.

TaDa’s continued investment in regulated markets reflects the company’s broader strategy of sustainable growth. By working closely with regulators, operators and aggregation partners, the supplier continues to deliver compliant entertainment expertly tailored to local player demands.

Ray Lee, Director of Business Development at TaDa Gaming, said: “Securing the MINCETUR licence was another major achievement in our global strategy to be present in all regulated markets.

“There is strong demand for differentiated and expertly localised content in Peru. We are confident that our brand for safe and trustworthy gaming experiences alongside our reputation for working as growth partners with our clients will enable us to succeed.”

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