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Michel Groothuizen: KOA changes must keep 95% channelisation rate of Dutch Gambling

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Michel Groothuizen, Chairman of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority, responded to the findings of the Autumn Report and Market Scan of the Dutch gambling market for 2024.

The reports revealed that despite concerns from licensed operators, the Dutch gambling market continues to grow. Gross gaming income (GGR) increased from €3.3bn to €4bn in 2023.

As the governing body, KSA closely monitors market changes resulting from new amendments and protections imposed on the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), which has regulated online gambling in the Netherlands since October 2021.

Groothuizen made it clear: “The Netherlands has a regulated gambling market to ensure that anyone who wants to gamble can do so safely, whether it’s at a lottery, the arcade around the corner, or behind the computer.”

The reports highlighted several positive trends. Dutch land-based gambling has rebounded to pre-COVID levels. Additionally, the KOA market has exceeded expectations, with 95% of play..

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ANJ ‘100% winner?’ campaign informs public about illegal gambling websites

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Autorité Nationale des Jeux, France’s gaming authority, has launched a new information campaign about online casinos – “100% winner?” – to remind the French public about the dangers of illegal online gambling websites.

The campaign is part of the ANJ’s 2024-2026 strategic plan to tackle several objectives in the country’s gambling market, which includes combating illegal gambling.

It also follows a 2023 study conducted by the PWC for the ANJ on illegal gambling in France, which noted that between three to four million people have gambled on illegal sites, with online casinos being the most popular.

Beginning in October, the “100% winner?” information campaign aims to raise awareness amongst the French public about online casinos being illegal in the country, as only online poker, online sports betting and online horse racing are regulated.

The campaign will also provide education on the dangers of illegal websites in order to help reduce risky behaviours and problem gambling.

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Gentoo Media enhances Sitebee tool through QMRA partnership

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Sitebee, Gentoo Media’s newly-rebranded compliance tool, has strengthened its brand protection services by gaining legal expertise from Quality Mark Responsible Affiliates.

Gentoo Media’s automated compliance and brand protection tool, formerly GiG Comply, will offer clients access to “deep expertise in igaming regulations” provided by QMRA to encourage compliance in regulated jurisdictions.

Rasmus Bank Nielsen, Head of Sitebee, commented: “By integrating QMRA’s extensive legal knowledge, Sitebee empowers our clients with the latest regulatory insights, allowing them to operate with confidence in a highly dynamic market.

“This partnership gives operators the clarity and foresight they need to manage risk and maintain compliance across all regions where they operate.”

Sitebee’s partnered operators will be able to leverage QMRA’s legal expertise simply by having access to the compliance tool, helping said operators to “anticipate and adapt to changing requirements in various regi..

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EveryMatrix receives GLI certifications for platform products

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EveryMatrix has received multiple certifications from Gaming Laboratories International for its core platform products.

The igaming provider’s productivity and player account management platforms, CasinoEngine and GamMatrix have been awarded the GLI-19 standard by GLI’s team, which is related to interactive gaming systems.

Meanwhile, EveryMatrix’s sportsbook platform, OddsMatrix, has been certified to the GLI-33 standard, which is related to event wagering systems.

“Customers across the world today look to work with providers that have software certified according to these two standards which represent the highest mark of quality and compliance in our industry,” commented Jake Cachia, Head of Compliance, EveryMatrix.

“We are already seen as one of the most trusted partners in the market, however, both GLI-19 and GLI-33 will help us build on this even more within regulated jurisdictions and we’re grateful to GLI for conducting such a thorough and efficient process.”

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City Uni and Casino Guru extend consultation on universal self-exclusion standards

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City University of London and SBC Affiliate of the Year Casino Guru are extending their consultation on recommended standards for online voluntary self-exclusion schemes. The work on the standardisation of self-exclusion schemes is being conducted by City University of London Associate Professor Dr Margaret Carran in partnership with Casino Guru. Carran is drafting a set…

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BGC, ECA and AGA to bolster safer gambling standards together

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The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), European Casino Association (ECA) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) have come together to address key issues facing the global gaming industry.

The partners will mainly be focused on illegal gambling, responsible gaming, innovation and security.

BGC CEO, Grainne Hurst, commented: “This partnership marks a new chapter in our shared vision to build a world-class, trusted and sustainable betting and gaming industry.

“BGC members are rightly proud of their reputation as global leaders, and they know the power of collaboration.

“Working together with the AGA and ECA, I am confident our shared knowledge and expertise will be vital to bolstering safer gambling standards while tackling the threat of the growing and unsafe unregulated gambling black market in the UK.”

In detail, the Momentum of Understanding (MOU) will create a platform for undertaking joint research projects, bringing each organisation’s staff and members together to share exp..

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BGC signs MOU with AGA and ECA to address global gaming industry issues

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The Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the European Casino Association (ECA) for collaboration on global gaming industry issues.

Key priorities of the three parties in the partnership include illegal gambling, responsible gaming, innovation and security, as the MOU aims to create a platform for joint research projects and shared expertise amongst each organisation’s staff and members.

“This partnership marks a new chapter in our shared vision to build a world-class, trusted and sustainable betting and gaming industry,” commented Grainne Hurst, CEO of the Betting & Gaming Council.

“BGC members are rightly proud of their reputation as global leaders, and they know the power of collaboration. Working together with the AGA and ECA, I am confident our shared knowledge and expertise will be vital to bolstering safer gambling standards while tackling the threat of the growing and unsafe unregulated gambling..

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SBC Summit Latinoamérica: Exploring traditional verticals

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As digital platforms increasingly dominate industry discussions, it’s important not to overlook the major transformations taking place in traditional sectors such as lotteries and land-based casinos.

The upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamérica presents a unique opportunity for 4,000 delegates to explore these transformations, understand evolving player behaviours, and gain insights that can help them modernize their offerings through the dedicated ‘Lotteries, Casinos & iGaming’ track.

The specialised track is scheduled for 31 October, the final day of Latin America’s leading iGaming and sports betting event, hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Miami.

Attendees can look forward to a series of discussions, including key takeaways from the recent Copa America soccer tournament and their potential to enhance customer engagement, strategies for lottery operators to attract younger audiences, an exploration of the rapidly growing Brazilian lottery market, and much more.

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AGA to work with European, UK associations to focus on illegal gambling

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The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the European Casino Association (ECA) and the U.K. Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) to collaborate on shared industry values and priorities.

The first initiative under the MOU will be a law enforcement roundtable focused on combating illegal gambling.

Scheduled for January 2025, this roundtable will bring together industry leaders, law enforcement officials, and regulators to discuss the impact of illegal gambling on legal operators, consumer safety and the global financial system. The session will also explore strategies for enhancing cross-jurisdictional communication and developing actionable solutions to address these challenges.

That will be just the first project undertaken by the various industry associations. The AGA said in a release that the MOU formalizes a commitment among the three associations to address key issues facing the global gaming industry including..

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BGC launches ‘vital’ International Best Practice Guide for global policymakers

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The Betting and Gaming Council has released an International Best Practice Guide laying out key policy objectives for global operators and regulators.

Compiled by professional consulting firm Alvarez and Marsal, BGC’s best practices guide compares regulatory approaches across each market around the world, offering a single body of evidence to critically analyse each and every strategy.

Grainne Hurst, BGC CEO,explained: “For the first time, the BGC has brought together the lessons, both positive and negative, which have been learned by operators and regulators around the world when it comes to the online gaming sector.”

“This sector will no doubt continue to grow internationally, offering huge potential benefits to existing markets and those which are currently developing.

“Through effective regulation of this new growth sector, governments can achieve their core priorities of raising tax, boosting growth and jobs, while delivering high standards for player protection.”

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