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EGBA Launches Industry Consultation on GDPR Code of Conduct

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  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has launched an industry consultation to gain valuable insights about the code of conduct on GDPR compliance for European online gambling incumbents. In May 2018, the European Union enforced its GDPR frameworks across member states, protecting the personal data of individuals and further streamlining its policy overseeing…

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Ezugi Expands its Operations to New Regulated Markets

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  Ezugi has successfully passed the requirements set by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) to receive an official Recognition Notice to offer Live Dealer services out of its flagship studio in Bucharest, Romania. MGA licensed operators are now able to offer Ezugi’s favourite live tables to their players including Roulette, Blackjack, Unlimited Blackjack, Baccarat and…

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Lifetime Ban And $200,000 Fine For Joao Olavo Soares De Souza After Conviction On Match-fixing Charges

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  31-year old Brazilian currently ranked 742 in ATP singles has been Provisionally Suspended from professional tennis since March 2019 Brazilian tennis player Joao Olavo Soares de Souza has received a lifetime ban together with a fine of $200,000 after being convicted of multiple match-fixing and associated corruption offences. A Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) investigation…

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EGBA Welcomes Progress on Germany’s New Gambling Regulations

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  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the progress on Germany’s new draft state treaty for gambling regulation, which was provisionally agreed by Germany’s regional state authorities. The objective of the new regulation is to regulate Germany’s gambling activity in an effective way and ensure gambling activity takes place within the legal,…

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State Senators in Hawaii Propose Legalised Gambling

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  A pair of bills have reached the Hawaii Senate proposing legalised gambling in the state. Senate Bill 850 and Senate Bill 2669 were both proposed by Maui Sen. Gilbert Keith-Agaran and co-sponsored by Kona Sen. Dru Kanuha. The two bills are functionally identical and would establish a Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation to oversee…

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Kansspelautoriteit Wins Gambling Advertising Case

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  The Council of State, the highest administrative court in the Netherlands, has ruled in favour of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) in a case concerning the use of text-based promotions for online games of chance. KSA had argued that using promotional articles to publicise online games, which are currently prohibited in the country, was a form of…

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