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June 18, 2020
UK Gaming Industry Opposes the Additional Restrictions Offered by MPs
The UK gaming industry disapproves of the recently proposed restrictive measures by the country’s MPs. The industry points out that such measures are unnecessary but also adds that the country’s market is already heavily regulated. New Restrictive Gambling Measures Rejected by Industry Earlier this week, additional restrictive measures on gambling were proposed by Members of […]
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June 17, 2020
ASA Suspends Ads Promoting “Casino Weaknesses” and Guaranteed Profit
Paul Coleman’s ads promoting a roulette gambling system have come under fire by the ASA, having been deemed unsubstantiated and misleading. Tipster Paul Coleman Told by ASA His Ads Are Misleading The UK advertising watchdog has suspended two advertisements deeming them misleading and irresponsible, part of the country’s continuing push against problem-gambling. The regulator targeted […]
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June 16, 2020
UK Gambling Changes Suggest No Ads, No VIP, and £2 Online Slot Limit
New restrictive measures proposed in a UK MPs’ report could suspend gambling advertisement, VIP schemes and introduce a £2 online slot limit in the country. UK Gambling Industry Threatened with Biggest Shake-up to Date Gambling in the United Kingdom has come under more barrage after a group of 50 Members of Parliament (MPs) called for […]
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June 15, 2020
Parliament of Australia Considers Ban on Social Casino Games
Australia is making significant steps towards prevention of gambling addictions, as the bill that seeks to ban social casino games passed its first reading in the House of Representatives of the Australian Federal Parliament. Last week, Andrew Wilkie MP tabled a Private Members Bill, the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Banning Social Casinos and Other Measures) Bill […]
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June 15, 2020
PPI Council: Sports Betting Part of Recovery Plan for Attracting Investments
Brazil’s governmental body responsible for bringing investments in the country, the Investment Partnerships Program (PPI) Council has prepared a plan to help the country recover from the negative effects of the virus-induced ongoing health crisis, worth around $70 billion, with more than 10% of it achievable during the current parliamentary season. Concession for a Sports […]
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June 14, 2020
Apple Sued over Offering Loot Boxes in App Store
Apple may face a new lawsuit by a lady from California over loot boxes which are available for games played by children. A Lady from California Filed a Lawsuit Over Loot Boxes to Apple Apple faces a lawsuit following a complaint which was filed on Friday. Reported by Apple Insider, a complaint was filed with […]
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June 14, 2020
China’s Central Bank Calls for Stemming Cross-Border Gambling Flows
The central bank of China made an announcement Thursday regarding talks held with other Chinese government departments concerning measures for combatting cross-border flow of funds for gambling purposes, GGRAsia news outlet reports. The announcement raised fears the discussed reinforced efforts, among which new anti-money laundering (AML) measures, would be directly affecting Macau gambling, concerns even […]
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June 14, 2020
Atlantic City Casinos May Be Relieved by Tax Breaks Despite Possible Knock-On Effects
Lawmakers in New Jersey are preparing tax breaks for the casino operators to help them weather the current storm out. Reminiscent of the 2007-2009 economic crisis developments when the casino industry in Atlantic City suffered huge losses and four casinos went out of business, state legislators are making sure the scenario does not repeat itself. […]
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June 13, 2020
Gambling Bill in Ukraine Changes License Fees and Allows Advertising
Ukraine’s latest update on a debated gambling law proposes lower licensing fees. Advertising of gambling products is allowed following new guidelines while taxation of the industry is still being discussed. Bill 2285-D Gets a Quick Update Ukraine’s gambling bill has received its latest amendment. The country has got one step closer towards the legalization of […]
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June 13, 2020
AGCs and Bingo to Remain Closed Past Monday, June 15, Says DCMS
Even though most retail business is restarting on Monday, June 15, adult gaming centers and high street bingo parlors will remain closed until at least July. Gaming Centers in England Will Have to Wait Before Reopening The UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has confirmed that it will not reopen adult […]