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July 21, 2021
EC Proposes New AML Rules, Receives Support From EGBA
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) showed support for the recently released proposal for an update on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules by the European Commission (EC). The new rules may affect the EU gambling sector, but before coming into effect, they need to receive approval from the European Parliament and Council. EC […]
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July 21, 2021
Brazil’s President Confirms Changes to Sports Betting Taxation
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has signed a law that will alter the country’s sports betting taxation system to a revenue-based one. President Jair Bolsonaro Signs New Sports Betting Taxation Law Last week, Brazil’s Official Gazette published Law No. 14,183, of July 14, 2021, which changes the rules on sports betting taxation. The new law modifies Chapter […]
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July 20, 2021
Missouri Senator Hoskins Prepares Gambling Expansion Bill
A Missouri state senator wants to see gambling expansion in the state, preparing bills for regulating video lottery terminals (VLTs), as well as the introduction of sports betting, esports, and horse racing. Regulate and Tax Video Lottery Terminals State Sen. Denny Hoskins, a long-time gaming proponent in Missouri, is looking to regulate and tax VLT […]
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July 20, 2021
Poland to Impose up to $1M Fines on Individuals Playing at Illegal Gambling Sites
Polish residents will now have to discontinue their foreign sports and casino accounts as the government begins targeting participants in illegal gambling websites. Poland’s Ministry of Finance Hounds Players Poland is stepping up its efforts in reigning in unauthorized gambling by targeting individuals running such operations and those who participate in foreign gambling operations as players. […]
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July 14, 2021
Danish Regulator Announces Update in Certification Requirements
The gambling regulator in Denmark recently updated its requirements for certification of gaming operators and initiated a consultation period related to the amendments. The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) announced on its website changes affecting certification for land-based gaming operators, online bookmakers and iGaming casino companies, while allowing interested parties almost two months to comment on […]
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July 14, 2021
Will Saipan’s Watchdog Issue Second Casino License?
Imperial Pacific International’s (IPI) license was suspended recently over five complaints related to unpaid fees. While the operator’s license may be revoked, two Senators have reportedly asked the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC), the casino regulator for Saipan, to issue a second casino license. IPI’s License in Saipan Suspended Last year, IPI’s Imperial Palace venue in […]
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July 13, 2021
Singapore Starts Consultation for Proposed Gambling Law Reform
Gambling laws in Singapore are about to get tougher, as Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said it would seek public input to steer a more comprehensive regulatory framework on the country’s gambling industry. The ministry is responding to a now tangible overlap between online gambling and gaming, with the terms often used interchangeably by the […]
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July 8, 2021
Sportradar Teams Up with LNB for Data and Distribution Rights
Sportradar will become France’s Basketball League’s official data partner under the terms of the first deal following the acquisition of Synergy Sports. Sportradar Becomes LNB’s Official Data Partner Sportradar, а leading global provider of sports betting and sports entertainment products and services, announced today the extension of its agreement with French top-tier Ligue Nationale de […]
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July 8, 2021
ASA Suspends Ladbrokes Ad Deeming It Socially Irresponsible
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a Ladbrokes ad in the UK as it violated the regulator’s code on gambling advertisement. Mood Swings and Problem Gambling Behavior The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a sports betting ad by Ladbrokes, arguing that it promoted “socially irresponsible gambling behavior.” The advertisement in question depicted two separate situations starring everyday bettors […]
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July 7, 2021
PAGCOR Splits Teams to Oversee Online and Land-Based Ops
The gambling regulator in the Philippines, PAGCOR, reportedly introduced a structural change to its teams. PAGCOR established a team that would monitor online gambling only. The regulator dedicated a separate team was tasked to supervise and monitor land-based operations. Gambling Watchdog Separates Teams to Online and Land-Based PAGCOR, the Philippine casino regulator and operator, established […]