Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA), and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on sports betting integrity. It brings together the body responsible for ensuring that the Swedish gambling market is legal, safe and reliable, and the largest international betting integrity monitor of …
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Gamesys will pay a £6 million penalty after a UKGC investigation revealed social responsibility and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) failings. Gamesys Operations Limited – which operates 16 websites including ballycasino, doublebubblebingo, jackpotjoy and megawayscasino – will also have to undergo a third-party audit to ensure it is effectively implementing its anti-money …
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The Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2023 in Australia will seek to ban the use of credit cards and credit related products, as well as digital currencies, used for online wagering. Australians at risk of online gambling harm will be better protected through a ban on credit …
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Hungarian iGaming regulator, the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH) will, in cooperation with the banks, block bank accounts related to illegal gambling, i.e. limiting deposits and withdrawals related to unlicensed gambling sites, from July 2023. From the same date, Hungarian banks will also refuse bank card payments to illegal …
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In this fast-paced era of online entertainment, sweepstakes casinos have gained significant popularity, offering a unique blend of thrilling gameplay and exciting rewards. While gambling can be enjoyable for many, it’s crucial to approach it responsibly and set clear boundaries to ensure a safe and controlled experience. Understanding the appeal …
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The UK ’s new white paper on gambling reform for the digital age has been out for three weeks, but what do the upcoming rule changes mean for the online casino industry? Let’s take a look. The white paper is fundamentally aimed at the online industry, as it proposes updates …
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The Dutch Gaming Authority (KansSpelAutoriteit, KSA) has imposed a fine of 400 thousand euros on Hillside New Media Malta Plc (Hillside), a bet365 company. In an investigation following a broadcast of the TV program “Kassa”, the KSA found that Hillside directed advertisements and bonuses to young adults (18-24 year old) …
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The Dutch gambling regulator – Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) is extra alert in order to stop unauthorised activities by betting providers during the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Especially during the past couple of weeks, during which the national team of Netherlands advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals rising the football heat …
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The Israeli Sports Betting Board (ISBB), the exclusive sports betting operator in Israel, has chosen FDJ Gaming Solutions to modernize their retail network with camera-based ELITE terminals. FDJ Gaming Solutions, the B2B international arm of Groupe FDJ, is providing ISBB with 2,000 terminals together with their application and management suite. …
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Gambling business Entain Group is to pay £17 million for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures at its online and land-based businesses, according to UKGC. Entain Group will pay £14 million for failures at its online business LC International Limited which runs 13 websites including ladbrokes.com, coral.co.uk and foxybingo.com. It will also pay …
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GAMSTOP, the free, independent national self-exclusion scheme for online gambling, has registered in 2022 more than 300,000 people in the UK, with an average of more than 7,000 new signups per month. According to GAMSTOP’s latest data release for the first six months of 2022, while the White Paper on …
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The leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting industry, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 42 cases of alerts betting to the relevant authorities during the first quarter (Q1) of 2022. The 2022 Q1 total is a reduction of 39% when compared to the 69 cases in …
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The good news for all sports fans in Ohio is that online gambling is now legal. Ohio legislators passed an online sports betting bill in late 2021, which Governor Mike DeWine promptly approved. Since then, the process of approving sportsbook license applications has begun. There’s no clear timeline on when …
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Top international sportsbook Pinnacle’s B2B platform provider Pinnacle Solution secured its iGaming license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). Under the new acquired license Pinnacle Solution will be able to provide its services to its partners within its jurisdiction. The highly-regarded MGA license, along with a new esports product which …
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) undertook investigations that found some offshore gambling and affiliate marketing websites to be operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The following step was for ACMA to request that Australian internet service providers (ISPs) block those sites which include among others: …
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The parliament of Armenia enacted a series of revisions to the legislation on advertising in the second and final reading by a vote of 63 to 23 abstentions, restricting the promotion of gambling by casinos, lotteries, bookies, and other organizations that give the option to place bets. The advertising ban …
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From 2020 to 2021, GAMSTOP, the free nationwide system for self-exclusion from online gambling, saw a 28 percent rise in registrations. Registrations increased by 25% in the first six months of 2021 compared to the same time in 2020. From July to December 2021, this number increased by 32%, bringing …
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A Swiss court has denied bids by foreign iGaming companies to join the Swiss market, which gaming regulators have confined since 2019 to Swiss-approved games of chance. In four different rulings the Federal Administrative Court decided against Malta-based Interwetten International Ltd, Videoslots Ltd, bet-at-home Entertainment Ltd, and Lopoca Gaming Ltd …
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Europe has always been known to be fond of gambling and it’s no surprise that it has a few countries with some of the biggest online gambling markets today. Sweden is one of the EU countries with a healthy growing gambling market and here’s a look at the local industry. …
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As online gambling reaches immense height and popularity worldwide there are a lot of countries that are implementing restrictions on various casinos and bookmakers. Scandinavia can be called one of such regions. Recently, Norway has decided to block several gambling sites that oppose the general law existing in the country. …
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