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Lithuania Gambling Supervisory Authority to Apply for New Enforcement Powers

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  The Lithuania Gambling Supervisory Authority is going to apply to the Vilnius Regional Administrative Court to grant it the power to block access and payments to unlicensed gambling sites. If the regulator be granted the powers, it will be able to issue orders to the internet service providers (ISPs) to block unlicensed sites and…

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China Bans Gambling Content from Gaming Devices

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  China has issued a regulation to eliminate gambling content from gaming machines and devices. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said the regulation will forbid gaming machines and devices from having gambling functions. Gambling devices that automatically decide results, such as slot machines, are also prohibited. According to the document, electronic gambling devices set…

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Ukrainian Parliament to Consider Six New Gambling Bills

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  Ukraine’s Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has announced that six new bills will be considered involving the regulation of gambling. This includes two draft amendments to the current tax and budget laws related to gambling as well as one rule change regarding illegal gambling. Of the nine total bills and amendments, only five have currently…

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Betway Under Investigation for Allowing Customer to Gamble with Stolen Funds

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  British betting firm Betway has come under review by the UK Gambling Commission for allowing a problem gambler play through £370,000 of stolen cash. The gambling watchdog is investigating if the operator was lax in ensuring if Ben Jones, 30, was able to afford the sums he has been wagering. Ben had stolen cash…

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Finnplay Group Acquires MGA Class 2 Betting Licence

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  Finnplay, the Nordic-based open gaming platform provider and gaming group announced that they have successfully earned an MGA Type 2 Betting licence.  This development comes on the back of Finnplay’s successful extension of its Swedish Casino Licence in October. Martin Prantner, the Chief Executive Officer of The Finnplay Group, commented: “Betting is the highest…

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PA Commonwealth Court Rules Pennsylvania Skill Video Game Machines are Slot Machines

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  The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has ruled that the video game machines manufactured and distributed by the company POM under the name “Pennsylvania Skill” are considered “slot machines” under Pennsylvania law. “With this decision, we urge the Pennsylvania State Police, the Office of Attorney General, police departments and District Attorneys across the state to enforce…

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