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September 13, 2020
Spain Close to Suspending Existing Sports Betting Deals
Spain is jumping the gun on a mulled sports betting advertisement ban that would affect existing gambling sports sponsorships. The government announced on Friday, September 11 cited by local media that it was going to prohibit display of gambling firms’ logos on sports clubs’ online assets beginning in October. No grace period has been specified, […]
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September 12, 2020
High Rank Prosecutor and Head of National Police Branch Arrested in Ukraine
Ukranian Security Services (SBU) arrested officials in the Smila region of the country for alleged corruption related to illegal gambling. A local prosecutor and a high rank policeman were detained after being discovered to have accepted bribes. Head of Police and High Rank Local Prosecutor The head of one of the branches of the National […]
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September 12, 2020
Wynn Resorts Files a Lawsuit after a Brawl at Encore
Following a fight on Labor Day weekend at Encore, Las Vegas, Wynn Resorts filed a lawsuit against the participants. The company is currently trying to identify the people involved in the brawl. Wynn Files a Lawsuit against Unknown Participants in a Fight at Encore A lawsuit was filed on Friday by Wynn Resorts against 20 […]
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September 12, 2020
German States Agree Online Casino Transitional Period
German federal states reached an agreement to permit online casino games on transitional basis prior to the introduction of the new regulation in July 2021, provided that operators comply with the new regulatory framework. The deadline date to achieve compliance with the upcoming new legislation on gambling is October 15. According to reports in the […]
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September 11, 2020
Slots May Be Banned in Prague over Concerns about Gambling Harm
City officials in Prague are deciding on the future of slot games in the city. Earlier this week, a draft bill was presented which calls for the prohibition of electronic, electromechanical and mechanical gambling in the city. A Bill Proposes Ban of Gambling Games The legislature in Prague will decide this week whether slot machines […]
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September 10, 2020
iGB Discusses Whether Affiliates Should Hold a License
IGBAffiliate has broached the topic of whether affiliates should go expensive registration and licensing process to provide information to consumers. Established industry leaders argue that this is the right way forward whereas smaller operations argue against it. Gambling Licensing in GB and Should It Apply to Affiliates? In an article published on Wednesday, September 9 […]
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September 8, 2020
Marijuana, Sports Betting May Soon Be Legal in Connecticut
Recreational marijuana and sports betting legalization may be discussed in the legislative session in January, said Senator Paul Formica. Following the devastating COVID-19 impact, Connecticut state officials may be looking to raise fresh tax revenue from “sin tax”. The Financial Impact of COVID-19 in the Constitution State The COVID-19 pandemic has been spreading across the […]
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September 8, 2020
5Dimes Withdraws from US Market, Prepares for Legal Relaunch
Popular sports betting platform and gaming firm 5Dimes has shut down its service for the US market. The company will try to enter with a license in the market on a state-by-state basis and seek approval from state regulators. 5Dimes Shuts Down for the US Market, Targets Legal Restart One of the earliest sports betting […]
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September 6, 2020
AgCOM Deepens Google Investigation for Flouting Gambling Ban
Italian national communications authority Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AgCOM) announced further investigation into Google regarding a possible violation of the blanket ban on gambling advertising is needed. The body is investigating Google Inc, Google Italy and Google Ireland for ranking foreign gambling operators in google search results. AgCOM is looking into the online […]
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September 6, 2020
19 Officials Charged with POGO Workers Trafficking Scheme
A total of 19 immigration officers have been charged by the Philippines’ National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). Immigration Officers Charged in Casino Workers Trafficking The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines has opened a formal investigation into 19 immigration officers who are suspected of having smuggled illegal immigrants to work in the country’s […]