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UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research
17.10.2023Legal

UK Government Weighs Imposing 1% Levy on Online Gambling Firms to Fund Addiction Research

This move is anticipated to generate £100 million annually to support research, prevention, and treatment of gambling addiction. While a voluntary levy currently exists, the government's Department for Culture,...

Strengthening Consumer Protection in the Swedish Online Gambling Market

In this article, we will explore BOS's views on the proposed regulatory changes and their potential implications for the gambling industry. BOS's Position on Key Proposals BOS represents approximately twenty gambling...
16.10.2023Sport Betting

Chile’s Football Association Cut Ties with Betsson Amid Legal Challenges

This move comes in response to a legal ruling by the Supreme Court of Chile. Betsson's Sponsorship Under Scrutiny In 2022, the ANFP and Betsson inked a lucrative $8 million contract,...
Peru Introduces New Regulations for Sports Betting 
16.10.2023Legal

Peru Introduces New Regulations for Sports Betting 

According to the new regulations, these companies are required to contribute 12% of their net profit to the state. This measure aims to collect taxes to support the tourism...
Controversial Betting Scandal Shakes Italian Football Squad
13.10.2023Legal

Controversial Betting Scandal Shakes Italian Football Squad

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali and Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo have been dropped from the Italian national team amid an ongoing betting investigation. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced their...
11.10.2023Legal

Latvia to Increase Gambling Tax Rates for 2024

Tax Rate Amendments The proposed changes are aimed at maintaining tax rates in line with inflation and average wage growth while boosting state budget revenue and covering public expenditure positions....
NFT
11.10.2023Legal

MPs Warn About Risks Posed by NFTs and Crypto Assets in Art and Sports

The report, titled "NFTs and the Blockchain: the risks to sport and culture," points out the potential for copyright infringement and misleading advertising in the NFT space. Copyright Infringement and...
10.10.2023Legal

France’s Fight Against Sports Manipulation Ahead of the 2024 Olympics

At this stage of the competition, which has seen 75 million euros in bets placed in France, no suspicion of manipulation has been observed. Additionally, the ANJ (National Gaming...
10.10.2023Legal

Romania’s New Gambling Regulations: What You Need to Know

Key Changes in EGO 82/2023 EGO 82/2023, which became effective on October 6, 2023, introduces several significant changes to the gambling regulatory framework in Romania. One of the most notable changes...
06.10.2023Legal

Caliplay Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Playtech in Mexican Court

The proceedings target various parties, including Playtech plc and its subsidiaries, Playtech Malta, and Playtech Software Limited (collectively referred to as 'Playtech'). The legal claim aims to annul the...
06.10.2023Legal

Where is online gambling legal? 2023 global overview from Slotegrator

The legal status of the gambling industry is one the most important factors for entrepreneurs to consider when starting and expanding a business. Slotegrator has prepared a global list...
06.10.2023Sport Betting

iGaming Snapshot: Month in Review | September 2023

iGamingExpress' Exclusives In September, iGamingExpress featured a plethora of exclusive content. Here's a reminder of some of the most intriguing ones. Andreas Bardun: If you are in Brazil you...