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Netherlands launches online gambling crackdown ahead of World Cup

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The Netherlands gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched a fresh crackdown on online gambling ahead of football World Cup in Russia. The Netherlands have not qualified for the World Cup. The Dutch regulator announced that its focus will be on two things: cracking down underage gambling and identifying unauthorised betting that offer betting to local…

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XLMedia lowers forecasts after regulatory changes

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XLMedia, a Jersey-based marketing company that also deals with online gambling, has reduced its revenue forecasts following regulatory changes in Australia and Europe. The company had expected revenue for the year end December 31, 2018, US$130m, with a marginally lower adjusted EBITDA compared to the previous year and with a corresponding impact on profit before…

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Japan to Vote on IR/Casino Bill

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Japanese lawmakers will vote on the Integrated Resort Implementation Bill today. The lower house of Japanese diet postponed the Friday’s scheduled voting to today to avoid backlash ahead of and during today’s Niigata gubernatorial election. The bill has been proposed to regulated country’s budding integrated resort and casino gaming industries. The legislative piece was expected…

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Swiss voters pass gambling law reform

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Voters in Switzerland gave a massive thumbs-up for the reform of the newly proposed gambling law on Sunday. According to the new law, offshore casinos will not be allowed to provide their online gambling service in Switzerland. The legislation proposes measures against addiction too. The proposal received 73 per cent votes in favour. “Voters prefer…

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Gambling Expansion plans delay in Illinois

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Illinois’ gambling expansion plans hit a new roadblock as it became clear that the legislation will be completed only by the next legislative session. Illinois was one of the first states came out of block following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling over sports betting in mid-May that allowed individual states to make a decision on…

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Poland criticised for delay in simplified online betting sign-ups

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A Polish trade association has criticised the government severely for making the registration process with Polish-licensed online sports betting operators too difficult. Late last month, Pracodawcy RP (Employers of the Republic of Poland) sent a letter blaming the Ministry of Finance of “making it difficult to develop the bookmaking market” and “hindering” local operators’ ability…

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