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Rada Misses December Vote on Ukraine Gambling Law’s Tax Code

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  The Verkhovna Rada has missed its final opportunity to vote on the tax framework required to complete the outstanding technical arrangements of Ukraine’s Gambling Law. Closing its hearings on Friday 17 December, the Rada held no vote on Bill 2713 – a proposal backed by Ukraine’s Committee on Finance that finalises the tax framework…

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Netherlands: House of Representatives Wants a Ban on Untargeted Advertising Online Games of Chance

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  A large majority of the House of Representatives wants a ban on untargeted advertising for online games of chance. Outgoing minister Sander Dekker (VVD) was against the motion and indicated that it is too early for that. According to the petitioners, since the opening of the online gambling market on October 1, 2021, there…

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EGBA on Finland’s Missed Opportunity For Overdue Gambling Reform

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  The Finnish government’s proposal to introduce payment blockings for online gambling has been approved by the country’s parliament but, with its introduction, policymakers have missed an opportunity for meaningful and overdue gambling reform in the country. On 14 December, Finland’s parliament approved an amended version of a government proposal to introduce blocking measures for…

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Stakelogic granted Greek gaming license

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  In-demand software providers expand their global reach after regulators give the green light to operate in Greece Stakelogic, the sought-after software studio behind fan favourite slots such as Mystery Drop and Extreme Megaways, have announced they’ll now be able to share their innovative catalogue of games with a brand-new audience after being granted a…

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ASA Bans 7 Crypto Ads in the UK

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  UK advertisements watchdog has banned seven cryptocurrency ads by categorising them as “red-alert priority”. The banned ads include ones by Coinbase and Papa Johns. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said its rulings follow proactive monitoring of cryptoasset ads, and form part of a wider project that will eventually shape specific guidance around advertising these…

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CASINO EMPLOYEE SACKED FOR BORROWING CASH FOR GAMBLING

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  A gaming manager at The Star was sacked and banned from the casino for borrowing cash from her employees to fund her gambling habit. The Casino Special Employee, Minh Nguyen, used her position as an assistant gaming manager to borrow thousands from her staff, some of which was not paid back. Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority Chairman Phillip Crawford said it was a matter of integrity when an employee abuses a position where…

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