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Jun 22, 20231 min read

BV Gaming Limited and Fitzdares Canada Fined for Breaching Ontario's Internet Gaming Standards

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed fines on BV Gaming Limited (BetVictor) and Fitzdares Canada Limited,...

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Malta Passes Bill to Refuse Recognition of Foreign Judgements in Online Gambling Sector

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Jun 21, 20232 min read

Malta Passes Bill to Refuse Recognition of Foreign Judgements in Online Gambling Sector

The Parliament of Malta has approved Bill 55, also known as the 'Gaming Amendment Bill,' which grants Maltese courts the authority to...

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Italian Gambling Sector Faces Overhaul: Impending Changes and Stakeholder Perspectives

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Jun 20, 20232 min read

Italian Gambling Sector Faces Overhaul: Impending Changes and Stakeholder Perspectives

Italian gambling is on the verge of significant changes as the government progresses with its plans for a comprehensive reorganization of...

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DraftKings Makes Surprise Bid to Acquire PointsBet's US Operations

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Jun 19, 20232 min read

DraftKings Makes Surprise Bid to Acquire PointsBet's US Operations

DraftKings, the prominent US sportsbook giant, has taken the industry by surprise with its unexpected bid to acquire PointsBet's US...

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Entain to Acquire Polish Betting Operator STS Holdings in £750 Million Deal

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Jun 16, 20232 min read

Entain to Acquire Polish Betting Operator STS Holdings in £750 Million Deal

Entain, a London-listed company, has recently made an agreement to acquire STS Holdings, a leading Polish betting operator, for a total...

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Philippines' Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Yields Positive Results with Thousands Arrested

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Jun 15, 20232 min read

Philippines' Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Yields Positive Results with Thousands Arrested

In recent months, the Philippines has witnessed a significant increase in arrests related to illegal gambling operations, particularly...

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Revolutionizing Online Sports Betting: Overlooked Technological Advancements

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Jun 14, 20233 min read

Revolutionizing Online Sports Betting: Overlooked Technological Advancements

Russell Karp, Senior Vice President at DataArt, believes that despite the growing popularity of online sports betting, the industry as a...

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Crucial Compliance Collaborates for Responsible Gambling in Africa

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Jun 13, 20232 min read

Crucial Compliance Collaborates for Responsible Gambling in Africa

In an effort to prioritize responsible gambling in Africa, Crucial Compliance, following the establishment of its African offices in...

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UK Gambling Commission Reports 5% Year-on-Year Increase in Gambling Activity, Reaching £1.3 Billion

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Jun 12, 20232 min read

UK Gambling Commission Reports 5% Year-on-Year Increase in Gambling Activity, Reaching £1.3 Billion

According to the latest data published by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the gambling industry in Great Britain experienced a 5%...

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Netherlands Gambling Regulator Imposes Fines on Unlicensed Operators

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Jun 9, 20232 min read

Netherlands Gambling Regulator Imposes Fines on Unlicensed Operators

Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has issued periodic financial penalties to two unlicensed online gambling providers,...

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Dutch Regulator Calls for Gambling Law Changes: False Identities, Data Usage, and More

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Jun 8, 20232 min read

Dutch Regulator Calls for Gambling Law Changes: False Identities, Data Usage, and More

The Dutch gambling regulator, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has presented a series of recommendations to the Dutch government concerning...

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Philippine Police Arrest 7 Officers for Gambling Extortion

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Jun 7, 20232 min read

Philippine Police Arrest 7 Officers for Gambling Extortion

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is facing a challenging task in rebuilding its public image as seven officers have been charged with...

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Waterhouse VC Analyzes the Potential of Crypto Wagering

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Jun 6, 20232 min read

Waterhouse VC Analyzes the Potential of Crypto Wagering

In his latest column, Tom Waterhouse discusses the rapid growth and opportunities presented by cryptocurrency wagering in the betting...

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Entain expects a significant financial penalty as a result of investigation by UK tax authority

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Jun 2, 20232 min read

Entain expects a significant financial penalty as a result of investigation by UK tax authority

Entain, a leading sports betting and gaming company, has disclosed that it is likely to face a significant financial penalty as a result...

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Macau Holds Fourth Position in Tourist Spending Among Cities

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Jun 1, 20232 min read

Macau Holds Fourth Position in Tourist Spending Among Cities

Despite facing travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, Macau secured the fourth spot among global cities in terms of tourist...

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Crown Resorts to pay around US$300 million for AML violations after AUSTRAC agreement

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May 31, 20232 min read

Crown Resorts to pay around US$300 million for AML violations after AUSTRAC agreement

Under an agreement negotiated with AUSTRAC, Crown Resorts will pay a total of AU$450 million (US$293 million) in penalties for prior...

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Police in the Philippines face repercussions for failing to report illegal gambling

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May 30, 20233 min read

Police in the Philippines face repercussions for failing to report illegal gambling

Under Major General Benjamin Acorda, Jr., the Philippine National Police (PNP) is cracking down on illegal gaming across the country....

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Inspections by the Slovak gambling regulator have increased year on year

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May 29, 20232 min read

Inspections by the Slovak gambling regulator have increased year on year

The Gambling Regulation Office (RHH) in Slovakia revealed that it conducted 2,511 inspections in Q1, 201 more than in the same time the...

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A new measure seeks to legalise online gambling in France

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May 26, 20232 min read

A new measure seeks to legalise online gambling in France

The National Assembly of France will debate a bill that might lead to the legalisation of internet casinos in the country. Bill 1248,...

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A measure is introduced in Malta to shield operators from foreign liability

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May 25, 20232 min read

A measure is introduced in Malta to shield operators from foreign liability

With some companies facing lawsuits for their Austrian operations, Maltese MPs have introduced legislation (Bill 55) to shield licenced...

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