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Dutch online gaming postponed yet again

The Netherlands online gaming postponed yet again, and the Remote Gambling Act is set to come into effect on March 1, 2021, while the market will be ready to start on September 1. The Minister for Legal Protection Sander Dekker confirmed in a letter that the legislation would come into force two months later than planned and that the market will open six months later. … Continue

The lottery games in Romania could also take place online or on devices

In Romania, according to a draft government decision under public debate at the Ministry of Economy, the lottery games could be played online or at terminals located in shopping malls, without the need to travel players to the headquarters of the agencies. The GD could change the way they play the lottery, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, so that people no longer have … Continue

Enforcement of the ban on minors participating in gambling

In the context of increasing the number of casinos and sports betting rooms, as well as the offer to participate in such online games, the representatives of the National Gambling Office pay special attention to the way in which operators ensure the prohibition of minors from participating in gambling. The provisions of art. 7 para. 1) of the GEO no. 77/2009, on the organization and … Continue

From September 1st, Mozambique reopens land-based casinos

Following the new phase of easing Covid-19 prevention measures, Mozambique intends to reopen physical casinos and resume social and economic activities from September 1st. Mozambique located in the southern part of Africa sharing its border with South Africa with a population of over 30 million people in Mozambique the capital city Maputo, with different ethnics groups, includes makhawa, Tsong, Lomwe, and Sena, etc. Gambling is … Continue

The Maltese and Dutch authorities will work together to combat illegal activity

The authorities of Malta and the Netherlands Kansspelautoriteit have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to combat criminal gambling activities. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Dutch regulatory authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assist in tackling illegal activities in their respective markets. The authorities agreed to share information and best practices and to discuss policies in … Continue

Remote Sports Betting Registration Reinstated in Illinois

On August 21st, Governor J.B. Pritzker reissued the order suspending the in-person registration, allowing players in Illinois to sign up for online sports betting account without travelling to a physical location. The order for remote registration will be in force until September 19 at the earliest. It had been implemented from June 4th and was due to be in force as long as Illinois’ Gubernatorial … Continue

Advice on what to look for when hiring an attorney

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Greece bans online slots advertising

Advertising of the online slots has been banned in Greece, and the government has also set some game limits and spin limits for random number-generating games. The Greek government has introduced new strict restrictions on online games, limiting random number generating games (RNGs) to maximum stakes of € 2, maximum prizes of € 5,000, and a minimum limit of three seconds. Online slot advertising cannot … Continue

Green light for Ukraina land and online gambling

Ukraine’s legislature, the Verkhovna Rada, has passed a bill to regulate both land-based and online gambling in the country after a 248-95 vote at the second reading. In October 2019, Oleg Marusyak introduced in Parliament the 2285-D bill as one of six alternatives to the reforms submitted by the Servant of the People Party-led government. Even if it failed to pass at first reading in … Continue

iGaming licensing process opens in Michigan

The application process for the online sports betting and igaming licenses have opened by the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Tribes and casinos can apply for the new licenses, and the companies supporting operators and suppliers can also apply for vendor registration. The launch comes after the MGCB in May also opened up applications for online gaming supplier licenses ahead of the state’s igaming roll-out. … Continue

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