Following the plan to protect vulnerable young people, UK Minister for Sport and Civil Society Mims Davies announced that the minimum age to play National Lottery scratchcards and online instant win games could be increased to 18. The current age limit for all National Lottery games is 16. The Government …
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After four months of lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, land-based casinos in England will reopen on the 1st of August according to prime minister Boris Johnson. Betting and Gaming Council Chief Executive Michael Dugher said: “After four long months of lockdown, it’s fantastic to see casinos will reopen safely …
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Portuguese gambling regulator Serviço de Regulação Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) has granted a gaming license to Bidluck SA. According to SRIJ the gaming license is valid for 3 years and will allow Bidluck to operate its online casino via its Bidluck.pt site. This was the 23rd gaming licence issued by …
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA/Authority) published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31 December 2019, providing an overview of the work performed throughout the year by the Authority. In addition, the report also includes a summary of the performance of the Maltese gaming industry during …
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Swedish international super star Zlatan Ibrahimovic left the UK a couple of years ago, continuing his career in the US and then in Milan. The online gambling operator Bethard, in which Ibrahimovic is a co-owner, is following his steps and is going to leave the UK market next month. This …
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The supreme legislature in Norway, Stortinget, has recently approved amendments aimed at preventing unlicensed operators from advertising online to Norwegian customers. The Norwegian Media Authority will be granted more powers in order to hold up the new legislation. Norsk Tipping is the sole licensed operator under the strict monopoly which …
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Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen issued a new report urging ten gambling operators without a valid license to stop targeting Swedish players, forcing all 45 brands under those companies to be removed from the regulated Swedish market. Seven of these ten companies are authorised by Curacao, and two are registered in …
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sweden’s government approved a set of temporary restrictions to limit gamblers’ possible exposure to harm. Health and Social Affairs Minister Ardalan Shekarabi proposed in late April a SEK5,000 (£400) as a maximum weekly deposit and a SEK100 (£8) cap on bonus offers and they …
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Article 37 of the Royal Decree of the State of Emergency in Spain is very clear: the advertising of gambling is banned. And since this article, which is part of the country’s response to Covid19 pandemic, runs until June 21, it means that the LaLiga Santander teams who have betting …
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Another strategic step for BetConstruct, which through its B2C subsidiary Vivaro, has been granted an online betting and gaming license for its sportsbook and casino products from the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). The license covers sports betting and online gaming via the Vbet and Ohmbet brands, and runs until June …
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According to a UK Gambling Commission spokesperson M88 and Mansion Europe, both Mansion Group brands, are under investigation adding that while the operating licences held for each brand had not been revoked, it was investigating “various aspects” of each business’ “model and operations”. In the mean time Premier League club …
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The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will allow competitive sports to resume in England June 1st and the first horse racing meeting since mid-March will take place at Newcastle. The DCMS published its updated and strict guidance, developed in collaboration with the Public Health England, NHS …
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Systemic failures in player protection where among findings of an investigation into PT Entertainment Services (PTES), a Playtech company which run www.winner.co.uk and titanbet.co.uk. PTES surrendered its licence during the investigation which started in March 2019, after the UKGC being contacted by the family of a man who tragically took …
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According to the latest report on children’s exposure to TV ads for alcohol and gambling, by the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), the gambling advertising visibility for under-18s is now at the lowest point since 2008. The UK advertising rules contain scheduling restrictions designed to reduce significantly under-18s’ exposure to …
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Although Ukrainian efforts to regulate online market remain foggy, a court in the country ordered Ukraine’s internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to 59 international licensed gambling websites. According to the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) material it provided had led to the court ordering. The SSU said it …
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Next generation online gambling company Esports Entertainment Group received its MGA Gaming Service License for pool betting from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), which is effective for a 10-year term and may be renewed by MGA for further 10-year periods subject to regulatory provisions. Also, the Esports Entertainment Group holds …
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Denmark’s gambling authority Spillemyndigheden reported an increase in unlicensed online Bingo games during Covid-19 pandemic, mainly through social media like Facebook, and issued a warning to operators. Holding bingo games that require payment for participation is illegal without a license! Morten Niels Jakobsen, Director of Spillemyndigheden, said: “We certainly understand …
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UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden appointed four new Commissioners to the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The Terry Babbs, Brian Bannister, Jo Hill and Sir Martin Narey appointment has immediate effect and they will serve for the next five years. Bill Moyes, Chair of the Gambling Commission, commented: “Terry, Brian, Jo …
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Part of the UK’s Betting and Gambling Council (BGC) response to the Covid-19 lockdown crisis, is the removal of all gambling product advertisement. All BGC members agreed that existing TV and radio advertising slots will be replaced by safer gambling messages, donated to charities or removed from broadcast where contracts …
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sweden’s government unveiled a set of proposals to limit gamblers’ possible exposure to harm. Health and Social Affairs Minister Ardalan Shekarabi has proposed a SEK5,000 (£400) as a maximum weekly deposit and a weekly SEK100 (£8) cap on bonus offers! The proposals will be …
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