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KSA pushes back amended Responsible Gaming Policy to June

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The Dutch gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has pushed back the publication of its amended Responsible Gaming Policy to June.

The publication date of the amended policy rules in the Government Gazette has been pushed back from the beginning of May 2024 to June 3, 2024, due to the response period extension the KSA gave to gaming industry stakeholders to comment on the proposed changes, as well as the large number of responses the authority received.

Upon request, the extension was issued in December last year to give stakeholders across the gaming sector extra time to provide feedback on the proposed Responsible Gaming Policy changes, including a tightening of the duty of care of online providers for their players.

Due to the extra time needed to consider the responses received carefully, the KSA has postponed the publication of the proposed policy changes until June.

Once published on June 3, the authority stated that the majority of the amended Policy Rules would immediately ..

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Three sites retreat and 15 blocked after ACMA Womens’ World Cup probe

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An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found 18 offshore websites breaching gambling laws in Australia during the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The 2023 sporting event saw gambling carried out via verticals such as online casinos and slot/gaming machines as well as betting on sporting events whilst play was under way, which is illegal in the country.

An overview of the 200 offshore gambling websites ahead of the World Cup, which Australia co-hosted with New Zealand, reveals that 21 were investigated by the authority due to directly targeting Australian punters.

Following the investigation, three of the offshore gambling websites withdrew from Australia, while the remaining 15 were blocked by internet providers following requests by the watchdog.

Carolyn Lidgerwood, ACMA’s online gambling lead, highlighted how many of the websites targeted Australian gamblers, stating: “Illegal gambling operations often take advantage of high-profile sporting events t..

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Brazil Senate to investigate sports betting fraud

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The Parliamentary Investigation Commission (CPI) of the Brazilian Senate that will investigate fraud in sports betting will present its work plan this Wednesday. The parliamentary group, chaired by Senator Jorge Kajuru and which also includes Romário , the main promoter of the creation of the body , will publish and vote on the program that will follow in the future. According to the…

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NBA bans first player for betting violation

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While the NFL has had a fair number more controversies, it is the NBA which is the first league to permanently ban a player for sports betting in the post-PASPA era. Today, the league announced that Jontay Porter will never again play for an NBA team after both betting on basketball and passing on insider information so others could bet on basketball. Last…

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SBC Digital Day: Simplicity reigns supreme for online slots

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Classic titles vs new slots is the debate that many online casino operators conflict with when it comes to constructing their game portfolios.

However, newer slots can bring complexities that make it difficult for a customer to grasp. This can be a make-or-break moment for operators retaining players in an age where engagement is vital.

‘Bringing simplicity to the next generation of slots’ was the first panel discussion of SBC’s Digital Innovation – Casino Day on April 17, which discussed this topic and the argument of simplicity vs complexity in the slots landscape.

Moderated by SlotBeats’ Danny Lee, the panel featured Laura Petrauska, Head of Casino at Bet99; Steve Degiorgio, Director of Gaming Revenue at Enlabs; Matthew Curtis, Head of Responsible Gaming at L&L Europe; Mike Cini, Owner of ELA Games; and Hans Erland Ringsvold, Head of Gaming Operations at Norsk Tipping.

Simple vs complex

When Lee proposed the question of player preferences to the panel between simple and comple..

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Jontay Porter first NBA player banned for sports betting

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While the NFL has had a fair number more controversies, it is the NBA who is the first league to permanently ban a player for sports betting in the post-PASPA era. Today, the league announced that Jontay Porter will never again play for an NBA team after both betting on basketball and passing on insider information so others could bet on basketball.

Last month the NBA said it was investigating Porter after there was suspicious activity related to Porter’s play as a Toronto Raptor in games on Jan. 26 and March 20. The investigation concluded that prior to the March 20 game, Porter told a known NBA bettor about his health status. That bettor subsequently wagered $80,000 on a Porter-centric SGP that would pay out $1.1 million.

The investigation also determined Porter deliberately limited his participation in the game to ensure the under on all the legs of that parlay would cash.

In addition to divulging information, the league concluded Porter used an associate to place 13 bets on NBA..

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NOGA: Minister Weerwind must keep cool against reformists irresponsible demands

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NOGA, the Netherlands Online Gambling Association, has branded yesterday’s vote by the Kamer to support motions endorsing a ban on online gambling advertising and online slots as “thoughtless and irresponsible”.

Yesterday, Dutch ministers approved by a narrow majority motions brought forward by the Socialist Party (SP) to ban online gambling advertising and introduce a further ban on high-risk games of chance.

Both motions were put forward by SP minister Michiel van Nispen, as part of the Kamer’s ongoing revision of the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act), the legislative framework adopted in October 2021 to regulate the Netherlands’ online gambling marketplace.

Though approved, the motions will be reviewed by Legal Protections Minister Franc Weerwind, who will determine whether the motions can be turned into law to be voted on by the Senate.

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Peter-Paul de Goeij, NOGA’s Director-General, has warned Minister Weerwind to ignore the motions, asserting, “The House i..

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Rethinking player protection in the US sports betting boom

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Player protection in the U.S. has been in the spotlight of not just the sports betting industry recently, but also the media, lawmakers, and the general public. Seven leading operators formed the Responsible Online Gaming Association to support best practices, while one federal US lawmaker has called for investigation into VIP programs.

Both state and local lawmakers and regulators are reviewing advertising and marketing limits, along with bans on college prop bets. Dr. Michael Auer, Founder and Managing Director of OpenBet’s Neccton, shares some of the approaches that have developed over his 18-year career to help U.S. operators reinforce responsible play with their customers.

From lagging behind to leading the way

U.S. sports betting continues to boom. With the explosive growth of this market – and with online casino in the offing – player protection rightfully has become the industry’s top priority. However, as the sports betting market matures, so too must our ability to integr..

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eCOGRA receives authorisation to provide certification services in Brazil

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Independent testing laboratory eCOGRA has been officially authorised by the Secretaria De Prêmios e Apostas to provide its igaming testing, inspection and certification services in the country of Brazil.

With the authorisation, eCOGRA can now operate as a certifying entity for betting systems, live gaming studios and online games in the Brazilian market, expanding its igaming services in regulated markets globally.

As such, operators and developers in the country can now use eCOGRA’s services to make sure they are compliant with the country’s laws and regulations.

“We are thrilled to bring over two decades of expertise in online gambling certification to the vibrant market of Brazil,” commented Bradley Khoury, Chief Technical Officer of eCOGRA.

“This approval from the Secretaria De Prêmios e Apostas of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance is not only a testament to our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of competence and quality but also marks an exciting new chapter for ..

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