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Gambling Commission clarifies rules on free-to-play games via gambling affiliates

July 3, 2019

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The Gambling Commission has released a statement in order to clarify free-to-play games offered by gambling affiliates. The LCCP made changes back in May regarding age verification. The amendments require remot...

iSoftBet ready to enter newly-regulated Swiss iGaming market

Adam Morgan

July 1, 2019

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British online casino games and software developer, iSoftBet, has announced that it is prepared to begin offering its innovations to locally-licensed operators in the newly-regulated Swiss iGaming market. Sl...

Switzerland to prohibit access to foreign online gambling sites from Monday

Adam Morgan

June 26, 2019

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There is bad news in the pipeline for online gamblers in Switzerland as next week will reportedly see the small nation implement a blanket ban on foreign iGaming operators in order to compel local players to ut...

Global Gaming loses bid to keep operating in Sweden while appealing iGaming license revocation

Sadonna Price

June 21, 2019

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Global Gaming, the parent company of Ninja Casino, has had their operating license in Sweden revoked. The company bid to be able to remain in operation in the country while they appealed the decision but that h...

New York gaming regulator approves land-based sportsbetting rules

Adam Morgan

June 12, 2019

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Technology, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, New York

The New York State Gaming Commission unanimously approved rules and regulations on Monday that are to reportedly permit the eastern state’s eleven upstate commercial and tribal casinos to apply for licenses for...

West Virginia casino delays launch of mobile sportsbetting service

Adam Morgan

June 7, 2019

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The boss of the West Virginia Lottery, John Myers, has declared that it is to be ‘several more weeks’ before the state’s Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races venue begins offering a mobile sportsbetting servi...

The Netherlands hoping to launch regulated iGaming market in 2021

Adam Morgan

June 7, 2019

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Following many years of delay, The Netherlands is now reportedly expected to begin the process of licensing online casino operators from July of next year in hopes of being able to launch a regulated domestic i...

New Hampshire Lottery Commission wins in federal court

Adam Morgan

June 4, 2019

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In New Hampshire, a federal judge has reportedly ruled that the United States Department of Justice’s recent reinterpretation of the Interstate Wire Act of 1961 only applies to those organizations offering mult...

Swedish iGaming regulator fines pair of operators for bonus infractions

Adam Morgan

June 3, 2019

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Spelinspektionen, Sweden's gaming regulator, has reportedly levied fines against online casino operators Genesis Global Limited and AG Communications Limited for breaking its rules on the provision of reoccurri...

Danish Gambling Authority provides anonymity to whistleblowers via new program

Kim M

May 21, 2019

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The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has begun its whistleblower program, which enables employees to report a firm's violation or potential violation of the anti-money laundering legislation. Wi...

GIG Incorporated inks ‘landmark deal’ to launch New Zealand-facing online casino

Adam Morgan

May 21, 2019

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Maltese business-to-business iGaming solutions developer, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) Incorporated, has announced the signing of an agreement that is due to see it assist land-based casino operator, SkyCity E...

Gambling Commission regulator fines four iGaming operators

Adam Morgan

May 16, 2019

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The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has announced that it has accessed fines totaling over £4.5 million ($5.7 million) against four online gaming operators as part of an ongoing investigation into the locall...

American Gaming Association launches sportsbetting marketing code

Adam Morgan

May 14, 2019

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Exactly one year after the United States Supreme Court invalidated the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) trade group has announced the launch of a ...

Rodrigo Duterte changes stance on some forms of illegal gambling

Adam Morgan

May 13, 2019

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Philippines President, Rodrigo Duterte (pictured), has reportedly conceded something of a defeat in his long-running campaign against illegal gambling by revealing that he can now only encourage people not to e...

Controversial amendments added to proposed Illinois sportsbetting legislation

Adam Morgan

May 11, 2019

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In Illinois, two amendments were reportedly added to the state’s proposed sportsbetting legalization measure earlier this week that could eventually require some licensed operators to pay a tax rate of up to 25...

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Gambling Commission clarifies rules on free-to-play games via gambling affiliates

iSoftBet ready to enter newly-regulated Swiss iGaming market

Switzerland to prohibit access to foreign online gambling sites from Monday

Global Gaming loses bid to keep operating in Sweden while appealing iGaming license revocation

West Virginia casino delays launch of mobile sportsbetting service

The Netherlands hoping to launch regulated iGaming market in 2021

New Hampshire Lottery Commission wins in federal court

Swedish iGaming regulator fines pair of operators for bonus infractions

Danish Gambling Authority provides anonymity to whistleblowers via new program

GIG Incorporated inks ‘landmark deal’ to launch New Zealand-facing online casino

Gambling Commission regulator fines four iGaming operators

American Gaming Association launches sportsbetting marketing code

Rodrigo Duterte changes stance on some forms of illegal gambling

Controversial amendments added to proposed Illinois sportsbetting legislation

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