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Proposed Legislation and Industry Response The Finnish government recently proposed a law to establish an open gambling license system, with an initial release date of January 1, 2027. Veikkaus’s support...

Strengthened Regulatory Powers First signed in May and enforced on 1 July, the new bill gives Spillemyndigheden additional powers to unlock stricter gambling controls over licensed entities that have been...

Ethical Concerns and Responsibilities The Irish government’s gambling legislation overhaul aims to modernize the industry and address the evolving needs of consumers. One of the key changes is the provision...

Key Dates and Requirements Application Start Date: September 1, 2024 Mandatory Licensing Date: January 1, 2025 From January 1, 2025, suppliers of betting and casino games must hold a valid B2B license...

The agreement, effective immediately, spans 15 years and grants OPAP the rights to conduct, provide, and manage designated games of chance in the country. Licensing and Financial Commitments As part of...

Interim Leadership Eric Konings, involved with NOGA since 2022, will take over as interim director. He will be supported by Frans van Steenis, the former chief executive of Staatsloterij. Remko de...

Concerns About POGOs In his statement, Villanueva highlighted that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) needs to intensify efforts to shut down POGOs and other online gambling activities. He cited...

Government’s Perspective This amendment, supported by 72 MPs, will come into effect in 2025, raising the tax rate for slot machines, table games, bingo, betting, and remote gambling from 20%...

Lack of Identity and Age Verification In a June 25 filing, Spelinspektionen highlighted the absence of technical measures to verify the identity or age of players calling into Bingolotto. At the...

Initially launched in 2021, the survey results were finally disclosed after a second request, having been previously withheld by the UKGC citing “no outstanding public interest.” Survey Results and Public...

Comprehensive Anti-Gambling Strategy Initiated by the Communications and Informatics Ministry, this effort aims to disrupt access to networks that facilitate illegal online gaming within the country. On June 21st, Network Access...

Metropolitan Police Involvement According to the Metropolitan Police, the officers in question were tasked with providing protection to members of the royal family, politicians, and diplomats. While no arrests have...