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Dutch Gaming Authority slaps €400,000 fine on two online gambling websites

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  The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gaming Authority, has slapped a €400,000 penalty on the gambling websites 1xbet.com and xbet-1.com. The regulatory body has found that in a certain period, both gambling sites could be accessed from within the Netherlands. These websites also used the Dutch language and Dutch payment method iDeal. Games of chance…

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Virginia passes bill for casino legalisation

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  In a historic development, Virginia’s state General Assembly has passes the casino legalisation bill. The bill will now move to Governor Ralph Northam’s desk. The governor is expected to support casino legalisation. After which there will be city-wise referenda. In other words, casino legalisation is imminent in Virginia. State House and Senate lawmakers okayed…

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Spelinspektionen issues warning to gambling companies over bonus offer rules

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  Spelinspektionen, the gambling regulator of Sweden, has issues a warning all licensed gambling operators and urged them to stick to the newly implemented rules concerning bonus offers. Sweden opened up its market to international online casino and betting companies on 1 January 2019. The country has licensed about 70 betting and casino operators and…

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Is it true that Indian government is planning to legalise online gambling?

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  Rumours are abuzz about Indian government’s plans to regulate online gambling in the country. Overall, gambling is prohibited in India, apart from a few jurisdictions. However, there have been recent staccato calls for legalisation of online gambling. In fact, there exists a few companies who make use of the grey area in the legality…

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The Current Absurdity of the Dutch Online Gambling Law

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  The Senate of the Netherlands has been discussing a bill that proposes to regulate online gambling in the country. A vote has been scheduled to take place this week. The bill was passed by the lower house in 2016 and has been languishing for two years because other issues were given priority. This article…

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Breaking News: Dutch Senate votes to legalize online gambling

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  The Netherlands Senate voted today in favor of the country’s long-awaited online gaming legislation, which was approved by the House of Representatives back in 2014. The new regulatory regime will allow operators to secure online sports betting and casino gaming licenses to serve Dutch consumers, subject to secondary legislation that is yet to be…

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