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Estonia
07.02.2024Legal

Estonia’s Advertising Law Reform: Balancing Regulation and Self-Regulation

Key Points of the Reform Clarification Needed: The reform aims to define advertising more clearly and establish who is accountable for rule enforcement. The current law's ambiguities lead to...
06.02.2024Sport Betting

iGaming Snapshot: Month in Review | January 2024

In January iGaming Express' editorial office was all tied with work to cover exciting news from the industry but also to provide you with a plethora of exclusive content....
06.02.2024Legal

Prague’s Slot Machine Ban: Transforming the Gambling Landscape for a Safer Future

Enforcement and Transition to Slot-Free Prague The gambling landscape in Prague began to visibly change as the city approached the full enforcement deadline in 2024. Although slot machines were operational...
curacao
06.02.2024Legal

Curaçao Gaming Control Board Grants Inaugural Licenses in New Regulatory Era

Pioneering Licenses The inaugural direct license has been granted to White Star BV, a division of the Rhino Entertainment Group, for its flagship brand, CasinoDays. Alongside this landmark license, the...
06.02.2024Legal

French Tennis Player Maxence Broville Suspended for Seven Years

Maxence Broville's Denial and Hearing Maxence Broville, who reached a career-high world singles ranking of 708 in 2023, vehemently denied all charges associated with match-fixing. Despite his denial, an independent...
06.02.2024Legal

Italian Authorities Target Online Gambling Network in Operation Galaxy

This operation, aptly named 'Operation Galaxy', has brought to light the intricate connections between the gambling sector and the notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia, culminating in seizures worth €400 million. Unraveling the...
Gambling Legislation: The Early Days of Online Gambling
02.02.2024Legal

Gambling Legislation: Navigating the Complex World of Online Gambling Laws

Gambling Legislation: The Early Days of Online Gambling The journey of online gambling legislation began in the mid-1990s when the internet became accessible to the masses, leading to the establishment...
01.02.2024Legal

Fallsview Casino Resort Faces Fine Over Anti-Money Laundering Oversight

This action comes after a patron was observed bringing a substantial amount of cash in a grocery bag to the casino, raising concerns about the establishment's compliance with regulatory...
sweden
26.01.2024Legal

Swedish Gambling Sector Faces New Challenges with Unlicensed Operators

Reports have emerged that Finshark, a financial services entity specializing in open banking payments, has been implicated in enabling such transactions, raising alarms within the regulated gambling community. Licensed Operators...
26.01.2024Legal

Svenska Spel Sport & Casino Renames Horse Betting Division

This decision follows a legal dispute with ATG regarding the original name of the division. The Patent and Market Court of Appeal delivered its verdict on January 25, leading...
26.01.2024Legal

Malta Gaming Authority to Host Esteemed GREF Annual Conference

Scheduled from 20-22 May, the conference is poised to welcome over 90 delegates from 35 member states, offering a prime opportunity for regulatory bodies to delve into pressing issues,...
EGBA Calls for Norway to Shift from Monopoly to Licensing Model in Online Gambling iGamingExpress
25.01.2024Legal

IBIA and NBO Forge Partnership to Challenge Norway’s Betting Monopoly

A Shift Towards Regulation This partnership emerges amid discussions on the effectiveness of monopoly systems in protecting consumers and ensuring industry integrity. With Finland moving away from a monopoly model...