Poker
December 19, 2022
NSW’s Planned Pokie Tax Hike Sets the Stage for Broader Reforms
Australia’s New South Wales government introduced proposed changes to poker machine taxation. The new reform will bring casino operator taxes in line with those for machines in hotels and clubs. The state plans to use the extra income to aid struggling communities. Casino representatives have already spoken up against the changes, but the government appears […]
Industry
December 19, 2022
Nordic Affiliates Joins Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill
Nordic Affiliates, a team of serious iGaming affiliate marketers, has become a member of the Norwegian Online Gambling Trade Organization (Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill/NBO). In fact, the former party is the first affiliate to join the latter organization’s ranks. The NBO Seeks to Usher in an Era of Modern iGaming As reported by iGB, Nordic […]
Legal
December 15, 2022
PGCB Fined BetMGM, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing
The scene is growing in Pennsylvania but that doesn’t mean it should come with relaxed regulations. When rules are broken, eventually it all comes up. $7.5K Fine Over Illegal Sports Betting on Boxing The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) jointly fined casino operator BetMGM and sports wagering operator Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association (MTRA) over illegal […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
KSA Investigating Operators Over Responsibility Violations
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, will investigate a bunch of operators that might have breached the social responsibility requirements by allowing players to lose a lot of money. The KSA Is Investigating a Number of Operators During a speech at the Amsterdam Gambling & Awareness Congress 2022 event, René Jansen, chairman of the […]
Industry
December 15, 2022
Half of Swedes Find Licensed Sites Beneficial, Only 10% Can Identify Them
According to a survey commissioned by the Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen issued by consultancy Skopm firm, only 10% of players know how to actively identify a licensed gambling platform. Moreover, only 53% of gamblers considered playing with licensed sites to be beneficial to them. The Survey Questioned Players’ Gambling Habits The survey ordered by the […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
ACMA Continues Crusade Against Illegal Operators
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently added two more offshore gambling websites to its banned list, requesting the immediate block of their services in the island nation. The latest bans mark the regulator’s ongoing efforts to rid Australia of all illegal operators. ACMA has blocked hundreds of websites, but the constant proliferation of […]
Industry
December 14, 2022
German Federal Regulator Is Ready for Action
The newly created German regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (Gambling Authority of the Federal States of Germany – GGL) has announced it was prepared to take on the task of regulating the transnational online gaming market in the country. The announcement was made after the Gambling College met for the last time on December 13. […]
Industry
December 8, 2022
Sweden Should Consider Umbrella B2B Permits
Sweden is eyeing the introduction of licenses for business-to-business gambling companies. The country’s regulator, the Spelinspektionen, hopes that this measure would reduce illegal gambling. However, there are some concerns about the actual impact the permits may have on channelization. Sweden Is Considering Permits for B2B Companies The regulator’s idea is the following: if Sweden requires […]
Casino
December 8, 2022
Penn’s Massachusetts License Uncertain Due to Responsible Gaming Concerns
Penn Entertainment, the newest owner of Barstool sportsbook, encountered difficulties during the license application process for its Plainridge Park Casino venue in Massachusetts. The state’s gambling commission conducted a thorough investigation sparked by a series of controversies connected to the operator. While the group was supposed to reach a consensus during its latest meeting, members […]
Industry
December 7, 2022
KSA to Continue Monitoring World Cup Betting Activities
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), warned the industry that it will continue to monitor the betting market with vigilance, ready to pounce on every occasion in which gambling providers are trying to push the boundaries of the rules. Orange Fever The regulatory monitoring of the market intensified alongside the progression of the Dutch national […]
