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Gambling Research Centre Recommends to Update German Gambling Laws

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  Forschungsstelle Glücksspiel, the Gambling Research Centre at the University of Hohenheim in Germany, has recommended to impose taxes on unlicensed operators in the country and to legalise online casino games. “There is agreement that the enforcement against illegal providers on the Internet needs to be strengthened,” the Centre said. “Currently, the offer of online…

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MGA Cancels Gaming Service Licence of Betixx

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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has cancelled the gaming service licence of Betixx Limited, after ruling that the operator breached a number of regulations. According to the MGA, Betixx breached paragraphs B and E of the Third Schedule to the Gaming Act. Paragraph B refers to the failure to submit specific documents to the…

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Latvian Parliament Approves Amendments to Gambling Laws

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  Saeima, the parliament from Latvia, has approved the amendments in the final reading of the Law on Lotteries and Gambling Fee and Tax. The tax revenue from gambling that the state perceives has increased from 75% to 95%. The amendments were designed to increase tax revenue for the state and help cover budget gaps.…

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Swedish Government may Implement New Restrictions on Loot Boxes

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  Swedish Consumer Agency Konsumentverket has submitted a report that warned of the video game feature’s potential risks for children and the vulnerable to the country’s Gaming Market Commission Spelmarknadsutredningen. The report compiles a series of recommendations for reducing the negative effects of gambling in the country. In its report, the Konsumentverket acknowledged that many…

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Parliament of Greece Passes Gambling Reforms

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  The Parliament of Greece has passed a package of legislation which includes a bill reforming the country’s gambling laws. The gaming bill will see operators permitted to continue offering Random Number Generator games, such as slots, something omitted from an earlier draft. The final bill also lowers the licence fee to €3m, down from…

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Superbet Secures Online Betting License in Poland

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  Romanian bookmaking company Superbet has secured an online betting license in Poland. In April, Superbet Zakłady Bukmacherskie submitted the necessary documents to the Ministry of Finance to obtain permission for online sales. The licensing process went smoothly and the regulator issued official permission to conduct online operations of the company based in Katowice. Superbet…

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