PlayUp Interactive has been sanctioned with a record $586,000 fine from the New South Wales gambling regulator for “offering free bets and inducing people to gamble”. According to a statement …
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The government of the Czech Republic has been urged to clarify its figures related to the exposure of national consumers to black market gambling activities. This demand is led by …
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Finland warned against Veikkaus overhaul by Public Health advisor
by SBC News3 minutes readFinland’s Institute of Health and Welfare (THL) has expressed doubts about the government’s overriding ambitions to launch a new gambling regime. In July, the Ministry of the Interior opened a …
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Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority, has specified all technical requirements related to the new protective measures that will be adopted by the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act) starting from …
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Argentine Ombudsman pushes for Federal Ban on Gambling Advertising
by SBC News2 minutes readThe National Congress of Argentina is set to review a federal project aimed at restricting gambling advertising across all 23 provinces. Defensoria del Pueblo y la Nacion, Argentina’s independent ombudsman, …
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Buenos Aires holds meeting to combat online gambling among minors
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos ( IPLyC ) of the province of Buenos Aires led a meeting to prevent online gambling among minors. The head of the IPLyC, Gonzalo Atanasof , participated together with …
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Córdoba reveals a fifth of teenagers have gambled online, most in black market
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Ombudsman of the Argentine province of Córdoba has shared a survey carried out with teenagers between 14 and 17-years-old from public and private schools, which highlighted that 18.7 percent have gambled on …
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Italy to launch new licensing regime with strict harm prevention rules
by SBC News2 minutes readThe launch of Italy’s new framework for online gambling concessions has entered its final legislative procedure under the supervision of the European Commission (EC). Recent proceedings saw the EC launch …
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South Korean holding company Hana Financial Group has initiated a project to circumvent the risks of illegal gambling for young people, and protect vulnerable groups. The safety campaign will span …
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PM Albanese faces call to show hand in Australian gambling advertising reforms
by SBC News4 minutes readPressure mounts on Australia PM Anthony Albanese to stick to his principles and apply a blanket ban on gambling advertising across all media disciplines. This weekend, the Alliance for Gambling …