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EGBA’s Reaction To New Irish Gambling Bill

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  On 20 March the Irish Cabinet approved the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019, which is part of a legislative package to regulate gambling activity in Ireland, including for the online sector. The new bill foresees the creation of an independent gambling regulator and proposes a number of other changes to Ireland’s gambling framework. Minister…

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PAGCOR attributes rise in gaming revenue to strict enforcement of regulations

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  The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the regulatory authority in the gaming and gambling industry in country, has attributed the increase in the igaming revenue for 2018 to the strict enforcement of gambling regulation. The Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO) have improved their revenues. Andrea Domingo, the top official at PAGCOR, said that…

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Denmark to restrict gambling advertising

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  Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority has proposed to amend Danish Gambling Act to restrict the amount of marketing for gambling games, particularly to reduce exposure of children to gambling advertising. The move is to prevent gambling from evolving from a form of entertainment into a problem. “A new code of conduct should be considered…

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Swedish regulator slaps penalty on Paf and Genesis Global

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  Spelinspektionen, the gaming regulator of Sweden, has fined gaming companies Genesis Global Limited and Paf Consulting Corporation for their failure as per the new gaming act in the country, which became effective from 1 January 2019, all gaming companies with a Swedish license should join the self-shutdown registry. The first few days after the…

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Sky Bet ad featuring sports presenter Jeff Stelling banned

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  The Advertising Standards Authority of the UK has banned a gambling advertisement featuring Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling. The advertisement watchdog has termed the advertisement socially irresponsible. The action was taken following the complaints the authority received. The TV ad promoted a Sky Bet service that allows gamblers to place wagers on combinations of…

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Dutch gaming authority releases duty of care guidelines

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  Kansspelautoriteit, the Dutch gaming authority, has published the guidelines that specify the minimum standards for consumer protection from gambling addiction. According to the guidelines, which is based on the Dutch Betting and Gaming Act, all licensed gaming providers must have a “duty of care” to prevent gambling. The KSA’s Duty of Care Guideline deals…

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