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Jul 182 min read

Cyprus Launches "Professional Skills Academy" to Advance Gaming Sector and Player Protection

With a vision to establish Cyprus as a fair and safe hub for development and innovation in the gaming sector, prioritizing player...

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Rising Popularity of Casino Bonuses in Europe and Their Impact on Players

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Jul 173 min read

Rising Popularity of Casino Bonuses in Europe and Their Impact on Players

The popularity of playing at online casinos has surged dramatically over the past decade. Concurrently, the competition among online...

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Brazilian Betting Operators Must Comply with New AML Rules Before 2025 Licensing Regime

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Jul 162 min read

Brazilian Betting Operators Must Comply with New AML Rules Before 2025 Licensing Regime

Operators seeking a Brazilian betting license have been informed that they must comply with new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations...

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DOCV Criticizes Underestimation of Germany's Black Market and Urges Accelerated Review of Gambling Treaty

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Jul 153 min read

DOCV Criticizes Underestimation of Germany's Black Market and Urges Accelerated Review of Gambling Treaty

Germany’s black market is significantly larger than the country's regulator claims, argues the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV), as...

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South Africa's Online Gaming Market Flourishes Amid Technological Advances and Regulatory Hurdles

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Jul 122 min read

South Africa's Online Gaming Market Flourishes Amid Technological Advances and Regulatory Hurdles

The South African online gaming market is showing robust growth, with the last financial year alone seeing around 815 billion Rand in...

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Ex-NBA Player Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Faces Over 4 Years in Prison

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Jul 112 min read

Ex-NBA Player Jontay Porter Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud; Faces Over 4 Years in Prison

Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter turned himself in to federal authorities on Wednesday, July 10, and pled guilty to a...

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Marcos Administration Yet to Discuss POGO Ban Amid Economic Concerns

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Jul 102 min read

Marcos Administration Yet to Discuss POGO Ban Amid Economic Concerns

The economic team of the Marcos administration has not yet deliberated on a potential ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators...

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Betting and Gaming Council Pledges Collaboration with New Labour Government

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Jul 91 min read

Betting and Gaming Council Pledges Collaboration with New Labour Government

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has affirmed its support for the recently elected Labour Government following a decisive victory in...

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NOGA Responds to Rising Gambling Addiction Treatment Numbers in the Netherlands

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Jul 82 min read

NOGA Responds to Rising Gambling Addiction Treatment Numbers in the Netherlands

The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has responded to findings from a recent study by the National Alcohol and Drugs Information...

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UK Gambling Reform: From Prominent Issue to Political Side Note

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Jul 53 min read

UK Gambling Reform: From Prominent Issue to Political Side Note

In the 2019 UK general election, the parties' manifestos featured an unprecedented level of detail on plans to reform the gambling...

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Flutter Faces Scrutiny Over Gambling Practices in US Market

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Jul 49 min read

Flutter Faces Scrutiny Over Gambling Practices in US Market

In 2018, British regulators sanctioned the UK arm of online gambling giant Flutter (FLTRF.L) after it failed to catch a major anomaly....

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Singapore Lowers Casino Cash Reporting Threshold to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

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Jul 42 min read

Singapore Lowers Casino Cash Reporting Threshold to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Singapore is set to lower the reporting threshold on casino cash transactions as part of new measures to combat terrorism financing and...

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German Gambling Regulator Reports 4% Black Market Share in 2023

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Jul 32 min read

German Gambling Regulator Reports 4% Black Market Share in 2023

In its 2023 annual report released on Monday, 1 July, the German gambling regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)...

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Swedish Gaming Authority Bans Four Companies for Operating Without Licences

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Jul 31 min read

Swedish Gaming Authority Bans Four Companies for Operating Without Licences

Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Authority, has prohibited four companies from operating in Sweden due to their lack of the required...

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Macau Customs Officer Among 93 Charged in Illegal Sports Gambling Scheme

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Jul 22 min read

Macau Customs Officer Among 93 Charged in Illegal Sports Gambling Scheme

A Macau customs officer is among 93 individuals charged for their alleged involvement in an illegal sports gambling business that...

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Singapore to Lower Due Diligence Thresholds for Casino Cash Deposits Amid Tighter Counter-Terrorism Controls

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Jul 23 min read

Singapore to Lower Due Diligence Thresholds for Casino Cash Deposits Amid Tighter Counter-Terrorism Controls

Singapore's authorities have announced plans to lower the threshold for performing due diligence checks on cash deposits in casinos,...

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Danish Gambling Authority Introduces New Licensing Requirements for Game Suppliers

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Jul 12 min read

Danish Gambling Authority Introduces New Licensing Requirements for Game Suppliers

Starting 1 January 2025, all game suppliers wishing to provide services to gambling operators licensed in Denmark must obtain a licence...

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Evolving Gambling Regulations in Africa Respond to Online Gaming Growth

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Jun 282 min read

Evolving Gambling Regulations in Africa Respond to Online Gaming Growth

Across Africa, governments are adapting their gambling regulations to address the expanding landscape of online gaming and gambling...

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Fintech Sector in Kazakhstan Raises Alarms Over Proposed Gambling Regulation

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Jun 272 min read

Fintech Sector in Kazakhstan Raises Alarms Over Proposed Gambling Regulation

Fintech companies in Kazakhstan are expressing strong concerns regarding a proposed law aimed at regulating betting transactions within...

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Kanon Gaming Limited Fined SEK 7 Million by Swedish Regulator for Multiple Breaches

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Jun 261 min read

Kanon Gaming Limited Fined SEK 7 Million by Swedish Regulator for Multiple Breaches

Kanon Gaming Limited has been fined SEK 7 million ($668,000) by the Swedish regulator, Spelinspektionen, due to several breaches,...

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