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14.08.2024Legal

Dutch Regulator Cracks Down on Unauthorised Payout Conditions

Investigation Uncovers Unauthorised Practices The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has recently identified several licensed online gambling operators that have been applying unauthorised conditions when processing player credit payouts. A thorough...
13.08.2024Legal

Ontario Considers Allowing Online Gambling with International Players

Potential for a Boost in the Online Poker Industry Ontario’s government, led by Premier Doug Ford, is pursuing legal clarity on whether the province’s online gaming platforms can allow residents...
Australia
13.08.2024Legal

Australian Leaders Push for Total Ban on Gambling Ads

Call for Comprehensive Advertising Ban A coalition of over 60 prominent Australians, including former prime ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull, has publicly called for a comprehensive ban on gambling...
12.08.2024Finances

Gambling Industry in Belgium Thrives Despite New Restrictions

This growth is particularly notable given the government's implementation of stricter regulations, including a reduction in the weekly loss limit and a comprehensive ban on advertising that took effect...
09.08.2024Legal

New Zealand Government Targets $500M Revenue with New Casino Regulations

Anticipated Revenue from Online Gambling New Zealand's gambling industry currently generates nearly NZ$1 billion annually, with the government projecting that the regulated online casino market will contribute an additional NZ$500...
09.08.2024Legal

Austrian Court Orders Player to Return Winnings from Unlicensed Operator

Player Ordered to Return Winnings to an Unlicensed Operator In a significant legal development within the Austrian iGaming sector, the country’s Supreme Court has ruled on a contentious case involving...
08.08.2024Legal

Philippines Explores Regulated Online Gaming Alternatives

Addressing Issues with POGOs In his State of the Nation Address on July 22, President Marcos highlighted the various problems associated with POGOs, including ties to organized crime and other...
07.08.2024Legal

Spanish iGaming Market Facing Regulatory Uncertainty

Historical Context of Ad Ban The initial advertising ban, established by Royal Decree 958/2020, limited TV, radio, and digital ads to the hours of 1am to 5am. It also restricted...
05.08.2024Sport Betting

IBA Appeals Suspension of Bet3000 Licence by German Regulator

Legal Challenge Filed Malta-based IBA Entertainment has lodged a lawsuit with Halle Administrative Court seeking to overturn the suspension of its German gambling licence for Bet3000. The federal regulator GGL...
05.08.2024Legal

Fiona Twycross Appointed as New Minister for Gambling

Dual Role Responsibilities In addition to her duties as Minister for Gambling, Fiona Twycross will serve as a Lords Minister, managing DCMS business in the House of Lords. Stephanie Peacock,...
02.08.2024Legal

Goa Cracks Down on Unauthorized Casino Advertising

Violations of Gambling Act Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted the issue, stating, “Sri Lankan casinos are advertising in Goa. I had raised this issue earlier. I even lodged an...