The Portuguese Parliament has agreed to reopen debates on stricter controls for gambling advertising and promotions. On Friday, Parliament agreed to forward five initiatives from the left-wing ecologist party Livre …
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Kanon Gaming gets discount on £554k Spelinspektionen penalty
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe largest turnover-based penalty fee imposed by Sweden’s regulator, Spelinspektionen, has been reduced after a Court ruling. In June of last year, Kanon Gaming Ltd, a Malta-based operator also licenced …
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Gamstop finds nearly one-tenth of self-excluded gamblers use black market
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readAround 8% of Gamstop users have bet with unlicensed operators, according to an independent evaluation conducted by the UK self-exclusion service provider. A challenge the charity has found itself having …
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Save the Children backs Romania gambling overhaul to stop youth fallout
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe Romanian chapter of international NGO Save the Children has called for urgent reforms to protect minors against gambling addiction and harms, urging Romanian authorities to copy underage protections applied …
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GGL urges action on surveillance of unaccountable German gambling market
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readGlücksspiel (GGL), Germany’s Federal Gambling Authority, has warned the Bundesländer (federal states) to treat the threat of illegal online gambling as a serious public health risk. The warning comes ahead …
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Danish Tax Minister begins negotiations on gambling advertising overhaul
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readIn Denmark, Tax Minister Rasmus Stoklund has begun negotiations with parties of the Folketinget (General Assembly) to implement new gambling laws. Discussions are set to focus on measures to curb …
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Vietnam could be shifting towards a new approach to gambling regulation as local media reports suggest two land based casinos could be set to open to local players. Frameworks are …
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Government not combating military gambling disorders, says auditor
by SBC Americas4 minutes readA new report from the supreme auditor agency for the federal government has warned that not enough is being done to prevent and protect against military members suffering gambling problems. …
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Underdog first US gaming operator to adopt Sportradar’s RG AI tool
by SBC Americas3 minutes readUnderdog has become the first U.S. gaming operator to sign on to use Bettor Sense, the AI-powered responsible gaming tool offered by Sportradar. Through a new partnership announced Sept. 24, …
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Yolo Group turns its back on grey markets with vow to bring crypto gambling to licensed markets
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readYolo Group has undertaken a major shift for its business that will now focus entirely on operating in regulated markets. Tim Heath, Founder of Yolo Group and General Partner of the venture fund …