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Brussels Regulatory Brief by K&L Gates: March 2018

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Antitrust and Competition Another transaction in the technology sector referred to the European Commission for its review The European Commission (“Commission”) is yet again set to review a transaction in the technology sector which does not meet the EU merger notification thresholds but that is likely to have cross-border effects in the EU. On 6…

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The government of Bermuda likely to give a nod of yes to new casino regulation

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The Parliament of Bermuda is busy with the mooting of a casino legalisation. In view of this, the government of the island of Bermuda might give a nod of yes to new casino regulation. With the Tourism Minister, Jamahl Simmons striving for the approval of the law, the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda Island could…

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NBA to backup legal sports betting provided the league takes 1 per cent of the operations

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The National Basketball Association (NBA) pointed out that would backup legal sports betting provided the league takes 1 percent of the operations. NBA, which is currently in the act of pushing for legislation of sports betting with the condition of receiving 1 percent of the profits of legal operations, anticipates the ruling of US Supreme…

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Austria Considering New Amendments, Foreign Operators in the Crosshairs

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Austria’s Ministry of Finance is currently in the process of reviewing the country’s Gambling Act aiming to introduce new amendments that could seriously affect the local online gambling market. Namely, the revised Act would seek to completely ban all foreign gambling operators and even request refunds for the losses players accrued playing with these operators over the…

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West Virginia to acquire a law which would give the go ahead for sports betting in the state

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West Virginia seems to be almost close to acquiring a law which would give the go ahead for sports betting in the state. Consequently, both the chambers of the state legislature have signed off on the proposal, emerging as the foremost state legislature to acquire that feat in 2018. In the Friday’s session in Charleston…

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Should gambling keep on track in Utah?

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Should gambling keep on track in Utah? In view of this, the Senate said, do not bet on it moving closer to the loophole. The Senators voted 21-1 to pass SB225, sending it to the House for deliberation. In relation, Weiler, R-Woods Cross, stated that many gas stations and convenience stores in Utah offer what…

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