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Germany to introduce new online gambling regulations

October 23, 2020

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Germany has plans to implement a new online slots licensing scheme, a plan that will be utilized when it comes to commercial operators. New measures will be put in place to promote social responsibility among o...

Netherlands outlines CRUKS self-exclusion system particulars

Adam Morgan

October 23, 2020

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Ahead of next year’s launch of its regulated iGaming market and the Netherlands has reportedly outlined just how its Centraal Register Uitsluiting Kansspelen (CRUKS) self-exclusion system is set to work. Acc...

Codere becomes first to receive a Buenos Aires iGaming license

Adam Morgan

October 21, 2020

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Spanish online and land-based gaming heavyweight Codere has reportedly taken the first step in its plan to begin offering legal iGaming services to people in the Argentinian capital city of Buenos Aires. Acc...

Dutch and Swedish gaming authorities ink memorandum of understanding

Adam Morgan

October 20, 2020

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In the Netherlands and the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) gambling regulator has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with its counterpart for Sweden that is to see the pair ‘enhance cooperation’ ac...

Tipico Company Limited to bring online sportsbetting to Colorado

Adam Morgan

October 13, 2020

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American casino operator Century Casinos Incorporated has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see iGaming firm Tipico Company Limited launch an online sportsbetting service for punters in Colorado....

GVC Holdings brands awarded German online sportsbetting licenses

Adam Morgan

October 12, 2020

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British iGaming and sportsbook operator GVC Holdings has announced that four of its biggest brands have been awarded with licenses to operate online sportsbetting in the regulating German market. The London-...

Philippines iGaming operators considering Isle of Man move

Adam Morgan

October 12, 2020

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Prominent professional services firm Affinity Group Limited has reportedly revealed that it has recently seen a spike in the number of Asia-facing iGaming providers expressing an interest in relocating from the...

Advertising Standards Authority issues Foxy Games and Betfair Casino rulings

Adam Morgan

October 7, 2020

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In the United Kingdom and the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against online casino operator ElectraWorks Limited after determining that one of the firm’s ads had breached local responsible marketing ...

Lithuania implementing new know-your-customer rules for iGaming

Adam Morgan

October 6, 2020

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Authorities in Lithuania have reportedly published a series of new know-your-customer rules for iGaming firms following the recent emergence of allegations that the small nation’s online gaming industry may hav...

Michigan interstate online poker bill moves to State House after full Senate approval

Marie Kelley

October 2, 2020

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Michigan is quickly on its way to interstate online poker. Senate Bill 991 makes it a possibility for the state to share online poker player pools with other states that have legalized poker as well as tribal g...

5Dimes reaches federal settlement with American authorities

Adam Morgan

October 1, 2020

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In the United States and the controversial 5Dimes gambling brand has announced the signing of a settlement with federal authorities that could soon allow it to enter the country’s legitimate online sportsbettin...

Gambling Commission introducing new VIP rules for iGaming

Adam Morgan

September 30, 2020

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In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has announced the launch of new rules that have been designed to prohibit iGaming operators from offering irresponsible VIP customer schemes. The o...

ATG boss lambastes Swedish authorities for lack of financial support

Adam Morgan

September 29, 2020

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In Sweden and the boss for the nation’s newly-privatized AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) horseracing operator has reportedly criticized the government for failing to make locally-licensed sportsbetting firms financial...

Veikkaus Oy criticized over history of no-bid IGT agreements

Adam Morgan

September 29, 2020

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In Finland and gaming operator Veikkaus Oy has reportedly been told that it violated local procurement rules by continually lengthening and altering a long-running supply deal it had with British innovator Inte...

Buenos Aires passes online gambling legalization legislation

Adam Morgan

September 28, 2020

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In Argentina and the government for the giant city of Buenos Aires has reportedly passed legislation that will allow local land-based bingo, slot and casino operators to launch compatriot online services. Ac...