Central Europe

Microgaming Announces Support for New German Regulations

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  Online casino content provider Microgaming has announced its support for Germany’s proposed online gaming regulations. The provider also affirmed its commitment to provide customers with a solution designed to prepare them for the new regime. The new rules will officially come into effect in July 2021. In the meantime, there will be a policy…

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GVC Holdings Welcomes German Licensing and Tolerance Policy

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  London-listed gaming operator GVC Holdings has welcomed the introduction of the transitional period tolerance policy (Tolerance Policy) in Germany. On September 10, the 16 Lander (German federal states) confirmed that they had agreed to a transitional tolerance policy for the period ahead of the implementation of the Interstate Treaty 2021 (Interstate Treaty). The key…

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Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling Calls for New Online Gambling Licensing System

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  The Austrian Association for Betting and Gambling (OVWG) is calling for the creation of a new online gambling licensing system. OVWG says a modernised national licensing system for sports betting and online gambling could generate up to €50m in revenue for sports clubs. Claus Retschitzegger, president of the OVWG, said: “Austrian sport is one…

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Berlin Interior Minister Andreas Geisel Approves German State Treaty

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  Berlin’s Interior Minister Andreas Geisel has approved the federal regulatory framework for gambling, clearing the way for the city mayor Michael Müller to sign the legislation. Minister approved the current draft of Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsvertrag (GlüNeuRStV) at the Berlin Senate hearing on September 15. However, it must now be presented to the city’s House of Representatives…

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Prague City Council Approves Slot Machine Ban

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  Prague City Council has voted in favour of a decree banning all electronic and mechanical gambling machines in the Czech capital from 2024. The decree was approved by the legislature earlier in the week and only needed councillors’ approval. Councillors say they approved the decree in a bid to tackle problem gambling. Councillor Hana…

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Germany to Allow Online Casino Games

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  German legislators have decided to allow online casino games in Germany, within a strict regulatory framework, Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsvertrag (GlüneuRStV). The new regulatory regime will come into force on 1 July 2021. The framework comprises strict measures on player protection guidelines and addiction prevention measures. As per the new framework, operators can offer online slots, poker…

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