The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) believes there are areas in which licensed operators can improve their player protection tools, despite an overall positive level of compliance with regulatory expectations among …
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The Dutch gambling regulator has expanded its battle against illegal gambling, ordering Polymarket to cease its presence in the country. Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warned Adventure One QSS, the operator of the …
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Sector lambasts proposal to hike gambling age in Bulgaria
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readBulgaria’s gambling sector has opposed a draft bill that proposes an increase in the minimum gambling age from 18 to 21. Earlier this month, populist party ITN presented a draft …
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European Parliament to consider EU iGaming tax to fund education, harm prevention and mental health support
4 minutes readEU Member States have been urged to consider adopting a ‘unionised tax charge’ for online gambling operators, with proceeds directed towards funding social initiatives, education and workforce reskilling projects. A …
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Dutch regulator highlights pressure points in PM Jetten’s gambling plan
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readWith new Dutch PM Rob Jetten setting into power, his coalition’s action plan has room to clash with the gambling regulator on two key areas. This was raised by Michel …
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Swedish operators urged to give AMLA feedback on EU money laundering rules
3 minutes readSpelinspektionen, the Gambling Inspectorate of Sweden, has urged licensees and stakeholders to engage with the ‘AMLA consultations’ to help improve the legitimacy and effectiveness of money laundering policies, practices and …
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iGaming Daily: Andrew Rhodes exits stage
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readIn today’s episode of iGaming Daily SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC News Editor Ted Orme-Claye and iGaming Expert Business Journalist Christian Lee as the trio discuss …
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DGOJ, Spain’s Directorate General for Gambling Regulation, continues to deploy new tools to enhance safer gambling for digital consumers. This week saw the launch of ‘Stop Juego‘ (Stop Gambling), the …
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German state records five billion gambling self-exclusion checks
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Regional Council of Darmstadt has vowed to continue strengthening the parameters of the OASIS gambling self-exclusion scheme. The Council is charged with the management of OASIS (Online Abfrage Spielerstatus), …
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Wolverhampton rolls out four-year gambling harm reduction plan
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readWolverhampton Council has opened a public consultation to inform its Gambling Harm Reduction Strategy, as local governments across the country continue to confront the gambling industry. With the opportunity to …