The EU Accessibility Act and Its Relevance for Online Gambling Operators
15 May 2025

The EU Accessibility Act and Its Relevance for Online Gambling Operators 1e5e4s

As of 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) will come into force across the EU through the transposing legislation of each Member State. The Directive introduces accessibility requirements for a range of products and services, with particular implications for businesses operating in the digital domain. This article explores how the Directive may apply to online gambling operators, with a practical... 6j2b5s

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The interaction between the Audiovisual Council, online content moderation and online gambling advertising
11 Apr 2025

The interaction between the Audiovisual Council, online content moderation and online gambling advertising 171t11

After the entry into force of the Digital Services Act (‘DSA‘)[1] on 17 February 2024, the provisions of the DSA started to be implemented at Member States’ level through national authorities. In close collaboration with experts at the level of the European Commission, the designated national authorities are responsible for supervising the implementation and enforcement of the DSA by the providers established in each...

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The first wave of AI provisions is more impactful than it seems – AI literacy obligations and why your organisation should already be compliant
17 Feb 2025

The first wave of AI provisions is more impactful than it seems – AI literacy obligations and why your organisation should already be compliant 1w6i5k

“The AI genie is out of the bottle […]. It is affecting all aspects of society. It’s the machine under everything”. by Cosmina-Maria Simion, Managing Partner si Catalin Veliscu, Junior Associate WH SIMION & PARTNERS [1] This is the opinion of Cynthia Breazeal, MIT professor of media arts and sciences and, probably, one of the best ways to summarize the present impact of AI on all aspects of life. Such consequences require a...

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Does AI have a Winning Hand at the Gambling Table? A General Look at AI implications in Gambling
20 Dec 2024

Does AI have a Winning Hand at the Gambling Table? A General Look at AI implications in Gambling 5v1g1r

By Cosmina Simion (Managing Partner) and Cătălin Veliscu (Junior Associate) WH Simion & Partners The integration of AI in the gambling field was not a matter left to chance. In a field where technology is at the core and stakeholders are always looking for innovative solutions to address ongoing problems, the use of AI should come as no surprise. However, is the implementation of AI in gambling just another example of using AI...

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Garnishments in the gambling industry: legal and practical aspects 
14 Nov 2024

Garnishments in the gambling industry: legal and practical aspects  51sa

by Cosmina Simion Managing Partner și Alina Tace Partner la WH Simion & Partners In Romania, the gambling market has developed at an accelerated pace, being marked by technological innovations with a significant impact on the experience, redefining the standards of accessibility, interactivity and security, thus contributing to the considerable expansion of the active base in this sector. Already a significant component...

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