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PAGCOR Approves Manila’s Integrated Resorts to Accept Online Bets

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  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has granted permission for the integrated resorts in Manila to accept online bets in a move aimed at helping operators recoup COVID-19 induced losses. Alfredo Lim, President and COO of PAGCOR, confirmed that recently received applications from City of Dreams Manila, Okada Manila, Resorts World Manila and…

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Bet-at-Home Group Wins German Sports Betting Licence

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  The regional council of Darmstadt has granted a German sports betting licence to online betting operator Bet-at-Home.com AG Group. Bet-at-Home now has a monthly betting limit of €1000 per customer that may be increased to €10,000 and to €30,000 for a limited number of customers, provided that certain criteria are met and loss limits…

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KSA Releases Draft KOA Documents on Licencing Conditions

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  Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulatory authority, has released its draft “Remote Gambling Act” (KOA) documents on licencing conditions. The licensing requirements are made available to all parties interested in joining the Netherlands’ regulated online gambling marketplace in 2021. Helping firms prepare for the launch of its licensing window on 1 March 2021, the…

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EGBA Urges Spanish Government to Reconsider Restrictions on Gambling Advertising

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  The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain is set to implement new restrictions on gambling advertising, leading to a near-complete ban on advertising. Under the restrictions, gambling advertising would be allowed only at night between 1.00-5.00 am and there would be a total ban on gambling sponsorship of sports jerseys, kits and stadiums. But…

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Federal Court Rejects Novomatic’s Claims Against EGT

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  Novomatic has been trying to enforce legal claims against Euro Games Technology (EGT) and its German sales partner Е-Systems GmbH, for more than four years. On 15 October 2020, the Federal Court of Justice in Karlsruhe rejected Novomatic’s complaint against the non-admission of the appeal. Thus, the decision of the Berlin Court of Appeal…

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EA Appealing Potential €5 Million Fine in the Netherlands for Selling FIFA Loot Boxes

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  Electronic Arts (EA) is appealing a potential €5 million fine in the Netherlands for its sale of FIFA Ultimate Team packs. The Dutch government announced last month that it would be enforcing a fine against EA for its implementation of paid-for loot boxes in its most recent FIFA games. EA will have to change…

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