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Can the Ontario Sports Betting Market Recover from a Sluggish Debut Year?

The Ontario sports betting market has completed its first year of operation, but there is still ample room for growth. Since its regulated commercial launch on April 4, 2022, the iGaming market in Ontario has seen a total of CAD $35.6 billion (USD $26.5 billion) in wagers, with operators generating CAD $1.4 billion (USD $1 billion) in revenue, according to recent data from iGaming Ontario. … Continue

Gibraltar: A Dilemma of Point-of-Supply or Dual Licensing?

The Gibraltar gambling license is a highly respected and sought-after license issued by the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority (GRA) under the Gambling Act of 2005. Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located on the southern coast of Spain, has established itself as a reputable and well-regulated jurisdiction for online gambling. However, is facing a dilemma related to its regulatory framework for online gambling. The two main options … Continue

Belgium bans all gambling advertising from July 1

Belgium bans all gambling advertising from July 1

Belgium bans all gambling advertising/marketing from 1 July 2023 and applies to all media platforms. From 2028, the government bans sponsorship of gambling as well. Starting from July 1, 2023, the Belgian Government has decided to ban all gambling advertisements. The country has tightened its advertising rules, and the new decree bans all broadcast and online ads, as well as all gambling ads in public … Continue

New restrictions for online casinos in Georgia

Georgia's prime minister has approved a new set of restrictions tightening gambling laws. Only land-based casinos can offer online games.

Georgia’s prime minister has approved a new set of restrictions tightening gambling laws. Only land-based casinos can offer online games. According to a new package of legislative changes, the prime minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili, has tightened the country’s gambling laws. The online casino license can be obtained by licensed land-based casinos and by companies interested in operating only online. This change allows land-based casino … Continue

Opening of the Hungarian sports betting market and licensing conditions

Hungary's parliament introduces online gambling law that opens up the market to private online operators, ending the current state monopoly on sports betting.

The long-standing state monopoly on online sports betting in Hungary ended on December 18, 2022, when the final changes to the Implementing Decree of the Hungarian Gaming Authority (SARA) were published. Basically, only one element was missing: the forms through which the European Economic Area (EEA) (“EEA Operators”) can submit their applications for online sports betting licenses. Adopted on 22 July 2022, the new regulation … Continue

Senator Jeremy Miller to introduce sports betting bill in Minnesota

The Office of Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) unveiled details of the plan to introduce the Minnesota Sports Betting Act. “It’s time to authorize sports betting in Minnesota,” Miller said, “As other states move to authorize sports betting, Minnesota is falling behind. We are the only state in the region where it remains fully illegal to bet on sports. The Minnesota Sports Betting Act is a … Continue

Obtain a gaming license in Kahnawake 2023

The Kahnawake gambling license is widely regarded as one of the most reputable licensing jurisdictions among operators due to its widely-respected regulatory authority and zero-percent taxes. This article is here to guide you through the maze of bureaucracy and the lists of documents required to apply and obtain the online gaming license in Kahnawake. We can help you obtain your Gambling License +40773939033 +17788192518 +40773939033 … Continue

Cryptocurrency company establishment in Costa Rica

Cryptocurrencies are becoming more attractive to more and more people, and cryptocurrency businesses are thriving in many countries around the world. Costa Rica is one of these countries, where such companies can be incorporated without too much hassle, as it is not necessary to obtain a crypto exchange license. Although this sector is not regulated by a specific law, the establishment of a cryptocurrency company … Continue

Tax benefits for establishing a holding company in Romania.

In practice, there are groups of companies established by entrepreneurs, which were created ad hoc, exploring and exploiting business opportunities. Thus, inevitably, any entrepreneur who owns several entities, ends up wondering and analyzing the benefits of establishing a holding. The main question is, especially, where to establish such a company. Is Romania a favorable jurisdiction in this sense? The end of 2022 represents a good … Continue

How do sites get blacklisted and what are the steps to follow to get legal

Opened in July 2015, the Romanian gambling blacklist includes today more than 1,383 domains that are, or were at one time, used to provide unlicensed betting. Although some sites still slip through the ONJN net, the list is quite complete to help users avoid fines of up to 10,000 RON and the complications of a tax investigation, associated with placing bets on unlicensed platforms. The … Continue

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