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23.05.2024Legal

German Gambling Loss Refund Case Escalates to European Court of Justice

Case Background and Legal Implications Originally set for a national verdict, the BGH was compelled to change course when the defendant retracted their appeal. This led to the referral of the...
22.05.2024Legal

MGA Revokes Tipbet Limited’s License Amid Regulatory Infractions

Tipbet's License Revocation: A Timeline of Events Tipbet, established in 1995 and headquartered in Gzira, Malta, has been a significant player in the sports betting arena, particularly known for its...
21.05.2024Legal

NOGA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Dutch Gambling Tax Increase

Impact on the Legal Gambling Market NOGA's Director, Peter-Paul de Goeij, highlighted the potential adverse effects of this substantial tax increase on the industry. "The proposed increase in the tax...
GambleAware Releases Data Maps Revealing Gambling Harms in Great Britain
21.05.2024Legal

UK to Revamp Regulations to Boost Land-Based Gambling Venues

Embracing Modern Payment Methods and Consumer Behaviors In a recent statement to lawmakers, Minister Stuart Andrew called attention to the need for updating "the outdated and overly restrictive regulations" that...
Minister of Youth and Sports Initiates Changes in the Management Board of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator iGamingExpress
20.05.2024Legal

Bulgaria Enacts Comprehensive Ban on Gambling Advertisements

The new law, which came into force following a vote by Bulgarian legislators, prohibits most forms of gambling advertising. Exceptions include billboards situated more than 100 meters away from...
20.05.2024Legal

Spain’s DGOJ Begins Work on Centralised Gambling Data Registry

These talks aim to lay the groundwork for a centralised registry that will encompass customer data from all gambling operators licensed in Spain. Initial Discussions and Objectives The initial proceedings, which...
20.05.2024Legal

German Bundestag Rejects Ban on Sports Sponsorships Amid Market Challenges

The Importance of Sponsorships in German Sports Experts during the Bundestag meeting emphasized that sponsorships are vital for the sustenance and growth of sports in Germany. The potential loss of...
Australia
17.05.2024Legal

Betting Corruption Scandal Rocks Australian Soccer

Unveiling the Investigation In December 2023, the New South Wales state police and the UK Gambling Commission began probing allegations of yellow card manipulation by players linked to a southwestern...
17.05.2024Legal

Dutch Online Gambling: A Changing Landscape

Market Evolution and Legal Framework The advent of a new legal framework has seen the market develop significantly. Initially, only 10 operators were approved for a Dutch online gambling license...
17.05.2024Legal

Dutch Coalition Agrees to Gaming Tax Increase Amid Industry Backlash

The coalition, generally considered to be more right-wing than the current government, is led by politician Geert Wilders. The agreement predicts that the tax rate increase will raise an...
17.05.2024Legal

Ireland Prepares for Significant Overhaul of Gaming Laws

In response to growing concerns over gambling-related issues, Irish lawmakers have submitted a comprehensive measure to update the current gaming laws. The revised proposal includes stringent requirements such as...
Finland Veikkaus Prepares for a Transformative Era in the Gambling Industry iGamingExpress
17.05.2024Legal

Finland’s Gambling Market Prepares for Major Shift in 2026

Transition to an Open Market During a recent panel at the NEXT Summit Valetta, details emerged about the ongoing discussions and plans for Finland's gambling market. The panel titled “the...