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- 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

- 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

- 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

- September 18, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

For the last seven years, online gambling operators in Greece have been doing business under transitional permits. The country has finally announced the introduction of a permanent licensing system after new regulations came into effect last week. Pricing, Duration and Taxation Under the provisions of the new regulatory act, published by the Greek Ministry of […] Continue Reading

- September 17, 2018 By Oliver Young -

Today, the UK Gambling Commission has published a declaration of gambling regulators on their concerns related to the blurring of lines between gambling and gaming. The declaration was signed by a total of 16 gambling authorities across Europe, plus the Washington State Gambling Commission. One of the highlighted priorities in the declaration is tackling illegal […] Continue Reading

- September 13, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

The leading online games developer Microgaming has recently announced it has put to pen a new licensing deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Under the provisions of the new agreement, the Isle of Man-based online software company will develop a brand-new slot game inspired by Village People, an American disco group best known for their […] Continue Reading

- September 11, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

The Isle of Man-based online gaming development company Playtech has announced it has sold its entire holding of the ordinary share in the online trading platform Plus500. According to available information, $228 million earned from this transaction will be used by Playtech to refinance its existing debt. Selling All of its Shares The company later […] Continue Reading

- September 10, 2018 By Oliver Young -

Back in 2016 the UK Gambling Commission carried out a field research focusing on problem gambling and at-risk gambling rates across the Kingdom. Last week, the Commission published the results of the health survey, which reveals that the problem gambling rate across the UK was 0.7%. The publishing date of the document is September 2018, […] Continue Reading

- September 4, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

The Swedish online games developer NetEnt is widely recognized for its extensive portfolio of high-quality video slot games. But, apart from updating its line-up on a regular basis, the company from time to time purges its offering, for a number of different reasons. Making More Room for New Games The renowned developer has announced that […] Continue Reading

- September 3, 2018 By Oliver Young -

Unfair withdrawal restrictions have been an issue for online gamblers worldwide for years. However, UK players may not have to bother with them anymore as the UK Gambling Commission is dedicated to force gambling operators to remove such unfair restrictions entirely. Namely, the Commission has warned gambling businesses to update their withdrawal policies in order […] Continue Reading