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Gambling Joint Venture in Romania

Due to the fact that the gambling special regulation in Romania allows the exploitation of gambling, jointly or not, between an organizer and one or more economic operators or individuals between whom there is a contract concluded under the law, the most practical form the exploitation of gambling is represented by the joint venture. According to the legal provisions, this type of contract includes mandatory … Continue

Spelinspektionen orders 10 operators to withdraw from Swedish market

The Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gaming Inspectorate) issued cease and desist orders to 10 gaming operators to withdraw 45 brands targeting Swedish consumers without a license. Of the ten offenders, six are businesses headquartered in Curaçao, alongside two apiece from Cyprus and Malta. The regulator identified a series of offenses ranging from offering products in Swedish language and payments in Kronor, as well as marketing to local … Continue

Sports betting bill approved by California’s Committee

The California Senate Committee on Government Organization has approved a constitutional amendment bill to allow sports betting in the state. In a partisan 9-3 vote, with all Democrats on the committee voting for the bill and all Republicans against, SCA 6 – proposed by committee chair Bill Dodd – was adopted. The bill has now been referred to the Senate Committee on Appropriations, with a … Continue

Ukrainian gambling bill ready for review

The Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy approved on June 3rd the 2285-D bill to legalise and regulate both online and land-based gambling in Ukraine and is now ready for a second view. “The Committee almost unanimously supported the formation of a new gambling market and now asks for the support of the Verkhovna Rada.” Servant of the People deputy and Committee on Finance, … Continue

Ohio House passes bill legalizing sports betting

The Ohio House of Representatives approved the gaming House Bill 194 that would legalize both retail and mobile sports wagering in the US state. The bill will put the Ohio Lottery Commission in charge of regulating the system and would tax betting receipts at 10%, sending net proceeds to education and gambling-addiction programs. It would allow mobile betting, and also would permit certain veterans’ and … Continue

Spelinspektionen match-fixing rules pending European Commission approval

Spelinspektionen (Sweden’s Gaming Authority ) submitted new regulations on match-fixing to the country’s National Board of Trade, for the board to notify the European Commission of the changes and has conducted an impact assessment of the rules. Swedish gambling regulator’s rules would limit betting to the top four divisions of football. Furthermore, betting on Swedish Cup would be limited to matches featuring teams from the … Continue

Sweden Proposes Exempts On Deposits Limits For Race & Sports Betting

Sweden proposed exempts on deposits limits for online gambling on race betting, but the local industry group says the facts don’t support this plan. Last Friday, Social Security Minister Ardalan Shekarabi announced a change to his April proposal of a SEK 5,000 limit on online gambling deposits and losses, plus a SEK 100 limit for online bonus offers. Shekarabi said he was open to applying … Continue

Michigan Starts The Online Supplier License Applications

Michigan’s Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has opened the process to accept online gaming supplier license applications ahead of the state’s iGaming launch. The forms and related info can be found on the MGCB website in a new section dedicated to online gaming and fantasy games. The MGCM may give provisional licenses before the roll-out of online gaming for all suppliers apart from platform providers, who … Continue

UKGC introduces tighter measures to protect players

The UK Gambling Commission has published new guidance for online operators, imposing tighter measures that protect gamblers during this lockdown. Included in the guidance is the need for affordability checks, prevention of reverse withdrawals, and restrictions on bonus offers. However, the UKGC does stipulate that “there is no evidence to suggest an increase in problem gambling,” with a market shift as a result of COVID-19 … Continue

Louisiana Senate passes sports betting bill

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Louisiana Senate is still working on sports betting bills, pushing two through to the House over the past 24 hours. The Louisiana State Senate has passed a bill to legalize sports betting in the state, by a margin of 29-8, and now passes to the House of Representatives for further scrutiny. SB130 – proposed by Senator J. … Continue

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