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UK Gambling Commission Establishes Industry Forum to Enhance Operator Engagement
02.05.2024Legal

Betting and Gaming Council Unveils New Code for Enhanced Financial Checks on Gamblers in UK

Introduction of the Interim Code The newly introduced code is voluntary and specifies the interactions BGC operators must undertake with customers planning to make net deposits exceeding £5,000 in a...
Minister of Youth and Sports Initiates Changes in the Management Board of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator iGamingExpress
02.05.2024Legal

Bulgaria Implements Stringent Gambling Ad Bans Amid Media Concerns

Swift Legislative Action The bill, introduced by political parties GERB (EPP) and DPS (Renew Europe), was rapidly moved through parliament, securing an impressive 198 out of 240 votes in favor. This...
02.05.2024Legal

Spain Strengthen Gambling Ad Restrictions Following Supreme Court Ruling

Supreme Court Decision and Legislative Response The Supreme Court's annulment targeted specific aspects of the Royal Decree, including prohibitions on promotional advertising incentives, use of celebrities in advertisements, and broad...
02.05.2024Legal

Dutch Gambling Regulator Sets New Dates for Responsible Gaming Policy Implementation

Originally slated for May 2024, the policy changes will now begin rolling out on June 3, with further amendments scheduled for October 2024. Extended Feedback Leads to Revised Timelines The KSA...
30.04.2024Legal

Indonesia Launches Task Force to Combat Online Gambling

Formation and Function of the Task Force The task force is a collaborative effort involving multiple governmental bodies. The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Kominfo), the Financial Services Authority...
30.04.2024Legal

EU Parliament Holds Firm on AML/CFT High-Risk List

Last week, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) faced a proposal from the European Commission (EC) to remove the UAE, Gibraltar, and Panama from the high-risk AML/CFT list. European Parliament's...
29.04.2024Legal

Uzbekistan Prepares for 2025 Gambling Regime Rollout

Decree Details and Implementation Plans President Mirziyoyev's administration has appointed the Prospective Projects National Agency (NAPP) to oversee this new gambling regime. The agency will be responsible for monitoring market...
29.04.2024Legal

Navigating the Waves of Sports Betting Ads: Ontario’s Reach Across Canada

Today, Ontario boasts over 70 licensed gambling operators, a significant increase facilitated by the market's opening, which allowed previously unauthorized operators to secure official licenses and legally advertise their...
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29.04.2024Legal

Curaçao Amends National Ordinance for Games of Chance

These changes come amid ongoing efforts to reform the island's gambling industry and enhance regulatory oversight. Changes in Regulatory Requirements Previously, the LOK mandated that all gaming lawyers be accredited by...
29.04.2024Legal

Ukraine Moves to Dissolve Gambling Regulatory Body

Mounting Concerns Prompt Legislative Action The push to dissolve KRAIL gained traction following a compelling petition by Pavlo Petrychenko, a soldier from the 59th brigade, which quickly garnered over 26,000...

Spike in Suspicious Betting Alerts Reported by IBIA in Early 2024

Alarming Rise in Suspicious Betting Activities The first quarter of 2024 saw a 65% increase in alerts compared to the last quarter of 2023, with the number rising from 34...
29.04.2024Legal

Ukraine Takes Decisive Steps to Curb Unlicensed Online Gambling

Government Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Ukrainian authorities have blocked thousands of illegal gambling websites. This comes in the wake of a presidential decree signed on April 20, following a petition...