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Industry
July 5, 2022
Minister Philp Addressed Online Slots, Casinos, National Lottery
Online casinos and in particular slots will be the focus of the upcoming White Paper, suggested Gambling Minister Chris Philp at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) Committee meeting today. Philp also told MPs any potential damage payment to Camelot would affect money for good causes. In the White Paper’s Crosshairs Minister Philp was […]
Legal
July 5, 2022
UKGC, DCMS Clash over National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms
During a recent meeting, the boss of the Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport Committee (DCMS) clashed with the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) boss over claims for insufficient effectiveness and transparency. Allwyn’s License Win Brings Legal Challenges The meeting took place last week Thursday and consisted of a debate between DCMS’ chair, Julian Knight and UKGC’s […]
Legal
July 5, 2022
Romanian Gamblers Prepare for 40% Tax on Withdrawals
The Romanian Ministry of Finance has published its latest Fiscal Code draft featuring a massive 40% tax on casino withdrawals. The fresh code that contains additional updates to other important tax laws in the country has already sparked controversy among trade bodies in the industry. Among them, the Association of Remote Gambling Organizations (AOJND) voiced […]
Sports
July 5, 2022
2022 Scottish Open Odds, Time, and Prediction
This weekend, the PGA Tour travels to the Renaissance Club, a golf course some 20 miles away from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. That’s where the 2022 Scottish Open will tee off on Thursday, July 7, when a number of elite golfers will start their battle for their share of the $8 million prize pool. […]
Sports
July 5, 2022
Los Angeles FC vs Los Angeles Galaxy MLS Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Los Angeles Derby a.k.a. El Trafico is on the program on Friday, July 8. Even though Los Galaxy won the previous two meetings with Los Angeles FC, oddsmakers think it’s going to be a different story this time. LAFC is seen as an odds-on favorite in Friday’s duel, the main reason is that two […]
Industry
July 5, 2022
BetFirst Defies Odds and Signs Partnership with Royal Antwerp
It’s not just the United Kingdom that is wrestling with the issue of allowing sports gambling assets and logos to appear on sports teams’ shirts and stadia. In fact, Belgium recently proposed a blanket ban on gambling advertisement in the context of sports, including traditional partnerships between sports clubs and gambling firms that seek to […]
Industry
July 4, 2022
GLI Greenlights Delasport’s Entry Into the Dutch Market
iGaming software solutions provider Delasport is ready to foray into the Netherlands, one of Europe’s most appealing markets. The company successfully received certification from Gaming Laboratories International and will can now offer its products in the country. Delasport to Launch in the Netherlands Now that Delasport has been cleared for launch, operators in the Netherlands […]
Legal
July 4, 2022
DSWV Asked the GGL to Fight the Black Market
Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV), the German association of sports betting providers, appealed to the new federal gambling regulator. The Association asked the Glücksspielbehörde (GGL) to take action now and curb illegal gambling. The GGL Must Take Action Now The DSWV knows that taking on the black market is no easy task. However, it is something that […]
Legal
July 4, 2022
Spain Considers Regulating Loot Boxes in Video Games
Loot boxes in video games seem to be one of the hot topics in the regulated gambling industry. Political parties and consumer unions across numerous jurisdictions have raised their voices in demand to regulate or ban them. Spain is one of the latest markets to discuss the fate of the loot boxes. The Ministry of […]
Sports
July 4, 2022
Novak Djokovic vs Jannik Sinner 2022 Wimbledon Odds, Time, and Prediction
Six of the top 8 Wimbledon seeds are already out of the competition. Still, the top one is still in the game – Novak Djokovic has reached the quarterfinal of the 2022 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles. That’s where he’s going to lock horns with Jannik Sinner, the Italian player who’s slain several giants already, most notably […]