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Breaking News: Dutch Senate votes to legalize online gambling

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  The Netherlands Senate voted today in favor of the country’s long-awaited online gaming legislation, which was approved by the House of Representatives back in 2014. The new regulatory regime will allow operators to secure online sports betting and casino gaming licenses to serve Dutch consumers, subject to secondary legislation that is yet to be…

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Voting differed on Remote Gaming Bill in the Netherlands

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  The voting on the Remote Gaming Bill in the Dutch parliament has been postponed. It will now take place on February 19. The bill has been under development since 2015. MPs debated the Bill and the Casino Reform Bill in the Senate this week also, but the all-important vote has been postponed to February…

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Ireland moves closer to banning loot boxes in video games

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  Ireland could become the next country to ban lootboxes in video games, following the footsteps of countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands. The Dáil, the lower house of parliament in the Republic of Ireland, is discussing the legality of loot boxes. Loot boxes are popular among the players. They are also a major…

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Slot Provider GameArt Awarded ISO 9001 Certification

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  Ground-breaking digital gaming provider GameArt is pleased to announce it has been awarded ISO 9001 certification, reflecting its determination to provide the very best in entertaining and compliant slot games. Meeting the myriad stringent regulatory requirements of today’s various markets is no simple task, so the acquisition of the certification illustrates the breadth of…

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Play’n GO Show Certified Excellence!

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  Play’n GO are consolidating their reputation as the supplier of choice for regulated markets, as they announce their most recent certifications and their plans for new markets.   Already offering content in over 15 regulated jurisdictions globally, this year has seen them move into Sweden, and prepare to enter Portugal, two growing markets in…

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EGBA Calls For Dutch Online Gambling Regulation

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  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has issued its support for Minister Sander Dekker’s ongoing work to modernise the Dutch gambling framework and urges the Senate to approve his proposals in the next weeks. The Netherlands is currently one of only three EU countries who do not regulate online gambling – leaving its…

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