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Summary of All the Changes in the UKGC’s Rules That Come into Force from 31 October
- October 24, 2018 By Oliver Young -
In the anticipation of the new rules to come into force from 31 October, the UKGC’s Senior Manager for Consumer Policy Pradeep Rajania and the Programme Director for Consumer Protection and Empowerment Ian Angus have recapitulated everything you need to know about the changes to the License Conditions and Codes of Practice. The main aim […] Continue Reading
Owner of Suspected Money-Laundering Sportsbook from Costa Rica Found Dead
- October 22, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Sean Creighton , the owner of 5Dimes – an online platform providing online casino games, betting, and bingo out of Costa Rica –has been found dead, local news source Costa Rica Star reports. Creighton, also known as “Tony,” was reported as kidnapped late last month and his whereabouts and location were unknown to the authorities […] Continue Reading
NetEnt Further Expands US Presence Signing the Churchill Downs Deal for New Jersey iGaming Market
- October 17, 2018 By Oliver Young -
NetEnt AB, the leading online casino games and gaming solutions developer, is further expanding its presence in the US by signing a “customer agreement” with Churchill Downs Incorporated. This deal will help NetEnt expand their presence in the New Jersey iGaming market, following months of successful operation in the state. The agreement will deliver an […] Continue Reading
Spain to Introduce Tougher Gambling Advertising Restrictions
- October 15, 2018 By Oliver Young -
The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party PSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Español) and Unidos Podemos will join forces and make the restrictions on online gambling and gambling advertising tougher than ever. They have proposed a budget plan for 2019 which contains more rigorous advertising restrictions for licensed gambling. They go to such length that they compare gambling […] Continue Reading
Lotteriinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Regulatory Body, Receives 55 Gambling License Applications
- October 10, 2018 By Oliver Young -
The Swedish gaming regulatory body Lotteriinspektionen recently announced to have received more than 55 applications for an online gambling license. Lotteriinspektionen has started preparing for the new gambling legislation since January 2018 and has published the information regarding the dates for submitting applications and the launch of the new regime. The new gambling rules will […] Continue Reading
Ireland Set to Increase Gambling Tax
- October 9, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
According to numerous reports by media outlets in the Republic of Ireland, the Department of Finance is seriously considering an increase in the current gambling tax. The country’s finance minister Paschal Donohoe has already announced the current gambling tax, which is set at 1%, will be doubled. Doubling the Current Tax The long-awaited announcement will […] Continue Reading
Online Casino Safety: Few Things to Remember
- October 8, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
With all the different ways players and online consumers can get swindled nowadays, it’s no wonder one gets a mild panic attack every time the system requests your payment details. We read horror stories about online casinos ghosting their members after they submit the withdrawal request, but how cautious (or paranoid) should we really be? […] Continue Reading
The Upcoming European Gaming Congress Focuses on Regulatory Updates for Several Jurisdictions
- October 8, 2018 By Oliver Young -
The European Gaming Congress, a specially-designed gaming event with the aim of putting industry’s experts, operators, regulators and service providers together, is about to take place in a week, on October 16th. The event serves for discussing key issues regarding updates and licensing that markets face, as well as for networking and presenting regulatory updates […] Continue Reading
Numbers Going Up in the Polish Market
- October 5, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The Polish Ministry of Finance has published a report that cites sports betting as the main driving factor behind the growth in the local gambling market. According to available information, the regulated gambling market in Poland generated a turnover of $3.5 billion in the last year, which represents a solid year-on-year growth of 22%. At […] Continue Reading
The UK Gambling Commission’s Updates for Alternative Dispute Resolution Will Take Effect This Month
- October 3, 2018 By Oliver Young -
The UK Gambling Commission, the most renowned gambling regulator in the online gambling industry, has updated the rules and guidelines for Alternative Dispute Resolution. These new rules, as well as some additional changes, will come into effect from October, 31st. The Commission explains that the update was absolutely essential since the old one showed no […] Continue Reading