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Mass. Council urges to include safeguards in sports gambling legislation

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  The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling (Mass. Council) strongly urges Governor Charlie Baker and the Mass. State Legislature to include safeguards in any sports gambling legislation against the potential negative consequences that may result. The Mass. Council’s Executive Director Marlene Warner states, “Massachusetts is known as a leader in the field of responsible gambling…

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Poland to fight against tax crimes

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  A law has been prepared by the Ministry of Justice, which allows effective counteracting organised crime, especially tax crime, illegal circulation of alcohol, cigarettes and electronics or illegal gambling. This is done by the amendment of the Penal Code prepared in the Ministry of Justice. The new law aimed at criminals who are cheating…

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New iGaming rules for Greece

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  The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) has publishing an updated list of rules on online gambling regulations. The new rule has amendments to the earlier set of regulations. In the new list of rules, EEEP proposes a range of player protection measures. The regulator is now inviting comments from the gaming industry and other interested…

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Patagonia Entertainment gears up for expansion in the Philippines

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  Patagonia Entertainment gears up for expansion in the Philippines following a number of its popular Video Bingos have been certified for the iGaming market. Patagonia’s in-house creative studio produces the best Video Bingo titles in the market. These have a fast-learning curve and perform equally well with players looking for some light entertainment and…

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The Wire Act in the USA could affect the iGaming industry

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  The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has clarified that the Wire Act should apply to all forms of gambling and not only to sports betting. The clarification could prove a problematic to all forms of igaming in the country that crosses state lines. The clarification could adversely affect daily fantasy sports, intrastate online casino…

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New legal regulations in Poland

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  New regulations on the documentation of gambling will enter into force on 18 January 2019. On 28 December 2018, the Minister of Finance amends the ordinance on the documentation of entities operating in the field of gambling. Pos. 26 Overview: Entries for documentation kept in paper form shall be made in a permanent and…

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