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UK government is going to ban the use of credit cards in gambling. The UK Gambling Commission backed the principle that consumers should not gamble with money they do not have. Along that same line, the minister hinted that the government may ban gambling with credit cards. He told MPs he has “a good…
read moreThe Quinault Nation in Washington State has filed a lawsuit against Valve, a renowned global gaming giant, for illegal gambling. “Valve is well aware of the skins gambling that goes on, is well aware that skins have real world cash value, which has increased their popularity and value, and actively encourages and facilitates skins…
read moreLeoVegas, a Swedish mobile gaming company and provider of online casino and sports betting services, has been accused of bombarding a gambling addict with emails before he blew £20,000 on one of the company’s sister sites. The problem gambler reportedly stole the money from his mother and spent it all on gaming site LeoVegas…
read moreRussia is going to make the law on gambling tougher. A new bill having more rigorous rules for casino operators and bookmakers is recommended for approval by the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy, Innovation Development and Entrepreneurship. The document contains a complete list of events eligible for betting. In addition to sports events,…
read moreThe Leeds City Council has issued the license for an extension to Grosvenor Casino in Leeds. This means that the casino can install casino machines in the outdoor smoking area of the casino. The City Council approved the move in spite of the strong opposition from a local councillor. Councillor Karen Bruce said that…
read moreKansspelautoriteit (KSA), the gaming regulator of the Netherlands, has completed the first round of public consultation on its proposed player protection regulations. This is part of the regulator’s preparation for opening up the regulated igaming market in the country. The final meeting was conducted in Rotterdam. The consultations in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht and Zwolle…
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