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Philippe Vlaemminck Criticises New Ukrainian Gambling Bill

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  Philippe Vlaemminck, the legal advisor of some EU countries and European gambling operators, has criticised the new Ukrainian gambling bill. He said that the bill puts money on the first place, while in EU countries law makers try to solve social issues primarily. Vlaemminck is widely regarded as a leading player in the current…

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UKGC Collaborates With Spelinspektionen

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator. As per the agreement, the two gambling regulatory bodies will collaborate to ensure better implementation of regulatory provisions. “We have excellent relations with other gambling regulators from across the world and our new link up with…

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Swedish Consumer Agency Warns Mr Green and Karl Casino for Self-exclusion Failures

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  The Swedish Consumer Agency (KO) has warned the online gambling operators Mr Green (MRG) and Karl Casino to amend their marketing activities or face stiff financial penalties. The KO issued injunctions against the William Hill-owned Mr Green Ltd and Malta-based L&L Europe Ltd’s Karl Casino brand for promoting their products to individuals who had…

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Chinese Government Imposes Fine of $4.2M on Chinabank Payments for its Online Gambling Links

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  The Chinese government has imposed a fine of RMB29.4m (US$4.2m) on Internet Banking Online (Beijing) Technology Co Ltd, aka Chinabank Payments, for its links to unauthorised online gambling sites. Chinabank, the Beijing-based payment processor, was accused of assisting mainland residents in transferring currency overseas, including to internationally licensed online gambling sites. The gambling transfers,…

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European Human Rights Court to Review Icelandic Gambling Case

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  The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has decided to review the case of Guðlaugur Jakob Karlsson, who was denied compensation for his gambling addiction, against the Icelandic state. Guðlaugur says the Icelandic state is breaking the law by allowing the operating of slot machines, which led him to become addicted to gambling, causing…

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Ireland Approves Maximum Stake of €5 for Gambling Machines

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  The government of Ireland has approved a new maximum stake and a new maximum payout for gambling machines. Charlie Flanagan, the Minister for Justice in Ireland, has introduced to Cabinet new changes that will see a new maximum stake of €5 for gambling machines. Flanagan’s changes include a new €500 limit as maximum payout…

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