CMS Gambling

In Feb 2022, the Hungarian government notified the European Commission of its intention to end the current monopoly of the public gaming operator to organise remote gambling and liberalise the remote #gambling sector. bit.ly/3uCP6FD

In February, the #Gambling Commission announced updates to its guidance to licensees on fair and transparent terms and practices. The updates come in the wake of discovering recent instances of licensees using potentially unfair terms. Read more: bit.ly/3um2k9Z

On 9 March, the Advertising Standards Authority ruled against Paddy Power, finding that material information customers require in order to make an informed decision was not presented in a clear and intelligible manner bit.ly/36ViZrO #gambling #gamblingadvertising

We are delighted to have advised the team at Avid Gaming on this exciting sale to Entain, as the Canadian market hots up ahead of Ontario licensing. Congratulations to all involved. cms.law/en/gbr/news-in… #cmslaw #sportsbetting #gaming

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled in favour of #gambling operator 888 UK Ltd, in respect of two complaints made against videos advertising 888poker on the profile of social media star Callum Airey. Read more: bit.ly/3retSeA

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against Midnite, finding that one of its paid-for social media adverts condoned and encouraged #betting in ways that could be financially, socially or emotionally harmful. bit.ly/3yLSoqK #gambling #socialmedia

The fourth annual ‘Know How’ conference took place across 7 and 8 September 2021. In his keynote speech, Tim Miller, Executive Director at the @GamRegGB, emphasised the Commission’s continued focus on the Licensing Objectives. bit.ly/3pftNYt #gambling

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have published a newly updated version of their guidance on responsible and problem #gambling. bit.ly/3lGOzOw

With the recent opening of the Dutch licensed online #gambling market, the Dutch Gaming Authority has licensed 10 online gaming operators, which can legally offer online games of chance in the Netherlands. Read more: bit.ly/3n3kUQE

In #gamblingshorts, @CMS_Law_Tax lawyers from around the world talk about latest developments in #gamblingregulation in their country or region. In this episode, Keith Mukami covers recent trends and developments in Africa: bit.ly/2YpW5Vs @DavidZeffman

The ASA has ruled against Napoleons Casino, concluding that statements made on their website, a social media platform, and within their FAQs were socially irresponsible and suggested that consumers could #gamble without restrictions breaching the CAP Code cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2021/1…

The prospect of a “single customer view” moved forward last week, as the ICO published its Regulatory Sandbox Phase 1 outcomes report. Read more: cms-lawnow.com/ealerts/2021/1… #gambling

The Netherlands Gambling Authority KSA has released new guidance on #advertising just before 1 October 2021, the opening of the Dutch licensed online #gambling market. Read more: bit.ly/3arY7XL

@CMS_law has been officially shortlisted as a finalist for the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards 2021. We look forward to celebrating at the #GRA2021 on October 21, 2021. Click here to view the full shortlist: bit.ly/3zSQZyC #gambling

Following a consultation, which was aimed at responding to the findings of the GambleAware Final Synthesis Report, the Committee of Advertising Practice & the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice have published an interim statement on their progress bit.ly/3yB8BNR

On 15 July 2021, the Ukrainian Parliament passed a draft law in the first reading that sets the regulatory framework for taxation of #gambling in Ukraine (Gambling Taxation Draft). Read more: bit.ly/2U2UUsS

The ASA has ruled that a Ladbrokes TV ad depicted socially irresponsible #gambling behaviour, and breached the BCAP Code. It has told Ladbrokes to ensure future ads do no portray detachment from surroundings, mood swings, and a preoccupation with gambling. bit.ly/3k7JYEY

This week Moelis MD Ramy Ibrahim joined @CMS_law @CMS_Gambling's virtual panel for a discussion of gaming sector M&A and what’s ahead in deal making. Register here to watch the replay: lnkd.in/eemkMiP

@GamRegGB recently announced that it had suspended PlayerFT's operating licence, with immediate effect. PlayerFT is the operator of Fiveyards, an online “transfer market” which allows sports fans to “scout” and “buy” football players. Read more: bit.ly/3dZfSQj #gambling

Register for the latest session in our virtual #gambling conference series on 6 July: M&A in the gambling sector with guest panellists from 888, Eilers & Krejcik, Moelis & Company and Oakvale Capital bit.ly/3h23LDP