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Netherlands online gambling regulations ready to come into force

The Netherlands’ government has published the secondary gambling regulations underpinning the measures set out in the Remote Gaming Act, adding a ban on using sports teams in advertisements, even though the sponsorship will be permitted, and brings some changes in the bonusing rules. Through these new regulations, the Dutch Government establishes the way in which online gambling activities will take place in the Netherlands, as … Continue

1.5 EUR Million settlement over AML and responsibility failures for White Hat Gaming

After the GB Gambling Commission investigation identified a series of money laundering and social responsibility failures, White Hat Gaming has agreed to pay a settlement of €1.5m (£1.3m/$1.8m). In January 2020, the Commission notified White Hat that it will start an investigation of its combined remote operating licence, as part of the regulator’s ongoing compliance work. The investigation focused on the handling of seven customers’ … Continue

Online sports betting goes live in Michigan

On 22 of January, 9 major operators will be launching in Michigan, just in time for the Super Bowl and NFL conference championship. The long-awaited commencement of the online sports betting and casino markets in the state of Michigan is on. This comes after a formal announcement made by the control board responsible for gaming in Michigan. In the announcement, 9 out of the 15 … Continue

Ireland’s amended law on games and lotteries enters into force

  The Irish government has announced the entry into force of the Games and Lotteries Act 2019 which has been amended by introducing new temporary measures for market operators. The law, as adopted by parliament in December 2019, was designed to help streamline and modernize the process of applying for permits and licenses, as well as to better protect minors from gambling damage. According to … Continue

Ukraine Appoints Executives for New Gambling Commission

  Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has revealed the names of the executive team for the new gambling and lottery commission. Once the team members are officially approved and the government establishes the licensing conditions, it is expected for the new commission to launch next year. Government Officials Name the Executive Team for the Gambling Commission in Ukraine This week, Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers named the … Continue

Dutch national lottery to separate lottery and sports betting accounts

The Dutch National Lottery (Nationale Loterij) has declared its intention to separate online accounts for lottery and sports betting, ahead of the country launching its regulated online gambling market in 2021. Starting from 1 March 2021, customers that want to place online sports bets and also play lottery games over the internet will need to have separate accounts for each vertical. The Dutch National Lottery … Continue

Restrictions on gaming industry extended till June 2021 by the Swedish Govt

Through a memorandum submitted for discussion until November 23, the Government of Sweden plans to enforce the current restrictions on the covid-19-related gambling industry and extending them well through June 2021. “We see that the development of COVID-19 is going in the wrong direction in several parts of the country. The situation is very serious. In the wake of the pandemic, we see continued risks … Continue

Annual Compliance and Enforcement Report published by UKGC

The UKGC published its first-ever National Strategic Assessment. The document uses the latest available evidence, from a wide range of sources and case studies, to assess the issues and the risks gambling presents to consumers and the public. It sets out the Commission’s priority actions to address those risks and issues, as well as highlighting a number of areas where significant progress is already made … Continue

New Gambling Ad Restrictions Approved in Spain

On November 3, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved a new royal decree introducing stricter advertising for gambling, covering television, radio, YouTube videos, and social media. These improved restrictions are aimed at reducing the damage caused by gambling and reducing the exposure of young people to igaming content. The Spanish Council of Ministers passed a new royal decree on gambling advertising on Tuesday. The new … Continue

Romania announces new obligations for cryptocurrency issuers

The money laundering phenomenon has reached worrying levels worldwide and in order to prevent this phenomenon and ensure a legal framework, the European Union has extended its regulatory scope to cryptocurrency service providers and digital wallet providers. The EU based its decision on the ease and speed with which anonymous accounts can be opened, the conversion of money illegally, and the existence of the means … Continue

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