The online world is expanding and becoming more and more digital. Thus, more and more things take place online, from work and entertainment to education. The best examples of growing digitalization are online casinos and cryptocurrency. Crypto casinos are the best example of how an entire business can run almost exclusively online and on digital platforms. Both show how far technology has come and from … Continue
On February 2nd, the Regulation Commission of Gambling and Lotteries issued its first gambling license, and one week later issued two more, opening the door for the online operators in the Ukrainian gaming market. Even if the land-based business is not fully operational, starting on the same day, the Commission has issued 6 permits for hotels that are ready to place and start as gambling … Continue
In response to concerns raised by an MP, Mr. Sander Dekker, the Netherlands Minister for Legal Protection, recently declared that the Dutch Government will pledge its energy on protecting children and young adults from gambling-related harm when the country’s legal gambling market will open on April 1st. The Netherlands iGaming market is set to open this year, after few delays, but there are concerns about … Continue
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
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
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
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