Data Subject Access Requests in the Gaming Industry
Navigating the balance between player rights and operator protection by Cosmina Simion, Managing Partner și Petrus Partene, Managing Associate la WH Simion & Partners The Rise of the DSAR in Gaming. The gaming industry sits at the intersection between a consumer base that generates large quantities of personal data, and an increasingly sophisticated regulatory framework that empowers individuals to demand access to that data....
World Gaming Week attracts 62,988 attendees to set a new industry record in Barcelona
Barcelona became the capital of global gaming when a record 62,988 industry professionals from 162 nations attended the 2026 edition of World Gaming Week. The total, a 5% increase on the 2025 attendance of 59,939 represents the biggest gathering of industry professionals in the history of gaming. The independently audited and verified attendance comprised 51,996 visitors to ICE, (+4% on 2025) and 10,992 for iGB Affiliate...
Pascu Cristian – Executive President of AOPJNR: AOPJNR’s position on this Emergency Ordinance, right from the legislative proposal stage, was fully presented in the material submitted to decision-makers!
“We note that, regrettably, our requests were not taken into account, which will cause harm to all parties involved, gambling organizers, local budgets, and the central state budget! Without effectively implementing measures to protect dependent, vulnerable individuals! All the more so as our special law, the state monopoly on gambling, and the fees we pay for licenses and authorizations at the central level, provide for our...
Global gambling trends in 2026
As we do every year, we are assessing the trends that will shape global gambling in 2026 in order to better prepare for the future. Gambling is growing worldwide, but especially in the United States. Online gambling is on the rise, spearheaded by gambling on mobile devices such as smartphones. Marketing will focus on personalizing offers, and the player loyalty process will evolve toward a portable digital identity. Statistics...
Press Release – Statement by the President of the ONJN, Mr. Vlad-Cristian Soare, National Office for Gambling (ONJN)
“About a month ago, we launched an investigation, which I ordered following serious indications we had received. Some of the objectives of the investigation became public two weeks ago, when an internal email (dated January 23, 2026) was leaked to the press, in which I asked the directors to take specific control measures. Today, I can tell you that the issues raised at that time have been confirmed. I would like to mention...
