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The Court of Appeal in R v Lakeman has determined that virtual gold pieces in the online role-playing game Old School Runescape constitute "property" for the purposes of the Theft Act 1968.

The Scottish Government has published proposals to amend planning legislation to impose stricter controls over change of use of premises to betting and pay day lending offices.

In October 2012, the European Commission published its long-awaited Communication "Towards a comprehensive European framework for online gambling", together with a Staff Working Document.

The European Court of Justice ruled that software altering only variable content in a game's RAM, without reproducing source or object code, does not infringe copyright. This decision favors third-party accessory providers but limits copyright protections for console makers like Sony.

In a bid to curb the growing risks children face online, members of the European Parliament's Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee (IMCO) have published a report urging...

The ASA has issued its Annual Report on its work in 2024. And it's very slim. Not that it was bloated before (we don't want to be rude about previous Annual Reports). In fact, it reflects two buzzwords from 2024...

The High Court has recently considered a dispute arising from a miscommunication regarding the claimant's winnings on an online game.

Sorare faces legal action from the UK Gambling Commission for allegedly offering unlicensed gambling via its NFT-based fantasy football platform. The outcome could reshape regulations for digital gaming and online sports, with a trial scheduled for June 2025.

This week the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has published two new guidance documents in further efforts to ensure responsible gambling advertising

Nicola Sharp, of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli, on a case that emphasises why it is so important for those in the gambling industry to prevent money laundering.

Match-fixing has proven to be a big problem in sport and criminals are now turning to the dark web to advertise these services to unscrupulous gamblers.

As we now enter the UK's fourth month of lockdown, I have certainly found myself with a lot more time to indulge in playing video games! Inspired...

Cloud gaming is set to reshape the video gaming industry in the upcoming years, allowing a much broader base of users to stream high-fidelity games (those with advanced graphics and complex game

When advertising age-restricted products online in the UK, it's crucial for advertisers to understand the framework established by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising...

It was wonderful to see and hear the return of such energetic debate and discussion in its finest physical form at our recent Business Leaders' Dinner, much of it inspired by one of our special guests for the evening, Keith Weed.

Going to a bookmakers and placing a bet on the outcome of a lottery (known as 'secondary betting') is distinct from participating in a lottery by buying a lottery ticket.

Over 370,000 public visitors and 31,200 trade visitors from 56 countries descended upon Cologne during the August bank holiday weekend for the 10th anniversary of gamescom

The Advertising Standards Authority has issued new guidance on when video game advertisements must disclose in-game purchases and random-item purchases. Recent rulings against Argos and Xbox Game Pass reveal how far these disclosure requirements extend across different marketing contexts, from retail brochures to subscription service promotions.