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UK Gambling Commission Suspension of licence - BetIndex Limited
Information notice: Suspension of licence - BetIndex Limited
12 March 2021
The Gambling Commission has decided to suspend the opera…
If Powerball disappears from Idaho, schools will lose more than $9 million per year
Idahoans can still play Powerball in the Gem State, but as things stand, the Powerball will disappear from Idaho in August.
BOISE, Idaho…
'It’s a myth that gamblers are better protected by a monopoly' By Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA)
17.02.2021
Today we’re seeing EU policymakers begin to adapt their regulatory rulebooks to the new realities of the digital age, including…
UK BGC demands reopening guarantees and no tax rises ahead of crucial budget
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has joined wider UK industries in calling for the HM Treasury to extend business rates relief and help…
Washington state regulators move forward with sports betting rules
The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) on Wednesday approved "pre-licensing qualification rules,” which lay out a list of what int…
Paddy Power parent Flutter Entertainment to ban credit card betting in Ireland
Flutter Entertainment, owner of Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet franchises, will ban credit card betting in Ireland from the beginning of…
UKGC Consultation on gambling participation and problem gambling prevalence research NOW closes Closes 26 Feb 2021
Overview
In this consultation document, we share our intentions with regard to changing the research methodology we use to c…
Second gaming regulator adds to pressure on Australia's Crown
Feb 11 (Reuters) - A gaming regulator is demanding Crown Resorts CWN.AX explain why two executives are fit to associate with its Melbourne…
The Danish Gambling market increases in Q4 2020 compared to 2019
The Danish Gambling Authority’s most recent quarterly statistics show that the gross gaming revenue (GGR) of betting, online casino, gaming…
Mass. Gaming Commission expect to be briefed on the proposals filed related to sports betting
BOSTON (SHNS) – Over the next few weeks, regulators at the Mass. Gaming Commission expect to be briefed on the proposals filed on Beacon Hi…
Virginia Lottery Board approves initial casino gaming regulations, sports betting moves forward
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Lottery Board announced the formal approval of initial regulations on casino gaming in the Commonwealth…
New Ukrainian Gambling Regulator Approves First Licence
Ukraine’s Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has approved the first gambling license.
This license has been a…
Don't bank on using credit, debit card for online gambling in Michigan
Outfits are now taking online bets in Michigan, with the Michigan Gaming Control Board approving it last month for the first 10 casinos and…
Great Britain Gambling Commission introduces stronger regulations for online slots games
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 03:19:29 PM
Measures that will “strengthen the protections and controls for those who gamble through online…
OPAP Announcement - Response to Hellenic Capital Market Commission letter
Response to Hellenic Capital Market Commission letter
OPAP S.A. (“Company”), in response to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission rele…
The Dutch gambling authority (KSA) fines Virtual Coin Gaming EUR 600,000
The Dutch gambling authority (KSA) recently issued a major fine of EUR 500,000 against the Curacao-licensed operator Virtual Coin Gaming an…
New York Is Ready For Online Sports Betting, But First The State Gaming Commission Needs An Overhaul
This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York expressed that he is finally ready to move the state toward legalizing and regulating online s…
Finland: Proposal for reforming Lotteries Act sent out for comments
On 7 January 2021, the Ministry of the Interior sent out for comments a proposal for reforming the Lotteries Act, which regulates gambling…
Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issues €600,000 fines for illegal game offerings
Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit has imposed fines of €600,000 euros for the offering of illegal games of chance via the websites…
Online gambling in Michigan expected to launch mid-January
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Officials with the Michigan Gaming Control Board expect online gambling to launch sometime in the middle of ne…
Belgian Gaming Commission Steps into Historic Collaboration with Top Football League to Monitor Ads
The Belgian Gaming Commission BGC's efforts to strengthen safer gambling initiatives are kicking into another gear with the banning o…
India: Online gambling and fantasy games: Games of skill or chance?
The Madras High Court has refused to stay an ordinance banning online betting games. As per the ordinance, which makes online betting and g…
Online Market on the Rise Amid Covid-19 Restrictions, the UK Gambling Commission Reports
Real Event Betting Prompts the Rise of the Online Industry
Data from the UK Gambling Commission for the period between March and October…
Sweden’s ‘Gambling Market Inquiry’ proposes permanent loss limit cap
December 14, 2020
Sweden’s ‘Gambling Market Inquiry’ has suggested that a raft of measures should be implemented into the country’s igami…
Games and gambling regulatory activity in the UK - 2020 roundup
The Gambling Commission has focused heavily on safety this year, particularly during lockdown given fears it would lead to a rise in proble…
Canadian Bill On Single-Game Sports Betting Tabled Until After Christmas
House of Commons adjourns for Christmas break without hearing additional debate on sports betting bill
While Canadian gaming advocates hav…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulatory authority will test national self-exclusion scheme
Next week, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulatory authority, will begin live testing of ‘CRUKS’-the national self-exclusio…