Melvin van Deventer launched a petition opposing a deposit-return lottery in the Netherlands, arguing that it could normalise gambling and bring it into supermarkets. The Kansspelautoriteit said a good-cause lottery permit for the concept was granted to MrRaffle, which said it was still developing the product.
The petition challenges a permitted lottery concept that could link gambling with routine bottle and can returns.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorito | Not stated | Scorito ends Scori PRO and returns its Dutch gambling licence | Not stated | |
| BetComply | Not stated | BetComply supports two unnamed applications for Dutch online gambling licences | Not stated | |
| ComeOn Group, Tulipa Ent Limited | Not stated | ComeOn launches GetLucky under its Dutch gambling licence | Not stated | |
| ComeOn Group, Godwits | Not stated | Kansspelautoriteit grants Godwits Limited a second Dutch online gambling licence | Not stated | |
| Not named | Not stated | KSA warns Dutch operators licence renewals will depend on past conduct | Not stated |
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Reportedly, the KSA identified a potential risk of further normalising gambling in the Netherlands when assessing MrRaffle's deposit-return lottery licence application. The regulator regarded that possibility as a concern.
The KSA identified a possible risk of further normalisation of gambling in the Netherlands while assessing MrRaffle's application for a deposit-return lottery licence, according to documents the regulator has published. The KSA described the licence grant as a standard award because the application met all assessment grounds, and the concern about normalisation did not prevent the licence from being issued.
Ontario's AGCO said all grocery store licensees must comply with the Ontario Deposit Return Program from 1 January 2026, regardless of distance from a Beer Store location. Licensees must accept eligible empty liquor containers, refund deposits and post visible signage, the regulator said.
It was reported that Senator Luca Pirondini reiterated his party’s opposition to restoring gambling and betting advertising. He spoke during a Senate hearing on measures supporting football.
A petition in Italy calls for Article 25 of the 2027 budget bill, which would regulate LAN gaming rooms, to be removed. Its promoter, Donato Gallo, says the proposed charges are €1,200 a year per computer or console and €2,000 per simulator; the online petition has passed 3m signatures.
A petition launched by Donato Gallo seeks to remove Article 25, which would regulate LAN gaming rooms, from Italy's 2027 budget bill. The online campaign has attracted support and is linked to a similar petition submitted to the Chamber of Deputies.
Spanish-licensed operators are reportedly considering court action to stop the DGOJ implementing cross-operator deposit limits. Jdigital said it would withhold cooperation with the government and regulator until after the 2027 parliamentary elections, while further gambling law and marketing changes are planned.