Compliance Updates

The most recent compliance updates of the online and land based gaming industry in the European Union, Asia, Russia and Americas

Sweden has all its system go for the introduction of new laws intending internet gaming in 2019

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Lotteriinspektionen, the Swedish regulator said that the application process for new online gambling licences in the country will commence on July 1.Consequently, the country has all its systems go for the introduction of new laws for internet gaming on January 1, 2019, irrespective of the finalisation of the regulation. As the regulator spent a considerable…

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Australian gaming politician brings a change of tack in his proposal regarding slot machines

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Nick Xenophon, the Australian anti-gaming politician brings a change of tack in his proposal with regard to slot machines. Thus, South Australian state could encounter alterations in its gaming industry post the elections, as the anti-gambling activist, Nick Xenophon’s SA Best party is all set to win hands down a number of lower house seats.…

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Premier Lotteries Ireland adjures the Government to spare National Lottery from threat

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The Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI),  which provides online and in-store lottery services in Ireland, called on the country’s government to halt offshore companies that offer betting on draws. The Irish Sun newspaper reported that PLI met with a number of ministers to discuss the issue in an effort to establish a “legislative solution to prevent damage…

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Hawaii’s proposed Loot Box Regulation and the ESA’s response

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The lawmakers and policy pushers have been too much into debate and discussions about regulating premium loot boxes in paid video games. With regard to this, the U.S. Senator appealed the FTC to investigate this along with the Hawaiian lawmakers who are marching ahead to fix the regulation. Consequently, ESA responded to one of the…

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PokerStars to admit Portuguese Players to Europe Network

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Local media on Friday, the 16th February, reported the publication of Portugal’s technical standards framework on shared online poker liquidity (Regulamento n.o 115/2018) in the country’s Official Journal,  which confirms that Portugal will not encounter any more hindrances in participation in the shared liquidity project. Chronologically, along with other countries like France, Spain, and Italy, Portugal was the…

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Denmark Blocks Illegal Gambling Sites As Crackdown Continues

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Danish authorities are cracking down on illegal online gambling operations in their jurisdiction. A court has recently ordered that ISPs block 24 websites that are operating illegally in the Danish jurisdiction. Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority was very pleased with this decision as it helps in the fight against illegal gambling in the country. The…

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