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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
Last Thursday, the Andhra Pradesh government announced that it has banned online betting games, including poker and rummy. Under the new regulations, organizers of online gambling games could be jailed for up to one year, and for two years in case of repeated convictions. The players themselves can be jailed for six months. Technically, not a ban on online gambling However, the government will not … Continue
After a study that predicts an increase in the number of consumers using offshore sites for online betting during the 2020-21 National Football League (NFL) season, the American Gaming Association (AGA) called for more work to combat illegal online gambling sites. Starting today (September 10), with Kansas City playing the Houston Texans, more than 33.2 million American adults will place some form of bet on … Continue
Szilaghi Consulting
Calea Dorobantilor 89, Bl X3, Sc 1, Ap 2, Cluj Napoca, CJ, 400609, Romania
