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UK Government launches review to ensure gambling laws are fit for digital age

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  The Culture Secretary has launched a major and wide-ranging review of gambling laws to ensure they are fit for the digital age as committed to in the manifesto. Online restrictions, marketing and the powers of the Gambling Commission will be looked at as part of a call for evidence, to examine in detail how…

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Statement from William Hill CEO Ulrik Bengtsson on the Gambling Review

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  “William Hill welcomes the gambling review which the Government has launched today. Our industry is more committed than ever to keeping gambling as safe as possible and we have been getting on with raising standards. Whether it’s ensuring under-18s and vulnerable people are not exposed to gambling adverts or identifying at-risk players through technology,…

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AUSTRAC CEO Says Casinos Must Oversee Junket Compliance

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  Nicole Rose, CEO of Australia’s financial crimes watchdog AUSTRAC, has stated that it is the responsibility of casino operators rather than regulators to oversee the operations of junket operators operating within their gaming facilities. According to a report by News Corp, Nicole Rose made the claim during a Senate estimates hearing at which she…

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Sweden’s Konsumentverket Issues Warning to Licenced Online Gambling Operators

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  Swedish consumer affairs agency Konsumentverket has issued a warning to licenced online gambling operators about their duty to provide customers with balanced and equitable conditions. The agency reported that it had found numerous flaws having conducted a study of terms and conditions randomly selected by 13 operators. AG Communications, Bayton, Blue Star Planet, ComeOn…

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New German Regulations Give Much Focus on Age Verification

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  The progress of legalising online gaming across Germany has been patchy, but there was a breakthrough on 12 March 2020 when the latest GlüNeuRStV was approved by the German heads of state. It acts as a compromise between states wanting the market to be open and those wanting gambling to be more restricted. This…

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Japan Foregoes Controversial Tax on Casino Winnings

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  Akira Amari, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s Research Commission on Tax System, has confirmed that the proposed tax on the winnings of overseas gamblers at Japan’s future IRs will not be imposed. “It would be meaningless if no one comes to the IRs after building them,” Amari said. He added Japan’s casino…

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