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Marcus Boyle to Step Down as Chair of Gambling Commission

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Marcus Boyle has announced his decision to step down as Chair of the Gambling Commission, with his term set to conclude on 31 January 2025. Over the past three years, he has led the Commission through a period of change in the industry and regulatory landscape. During his tenure,…

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BGaming awarded Peru supplier licence

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  Popular iGaming content provider BGaming has secured a highly sought-after licence in Peru, marking a significant milestone in its expansion across LatAm. BGaming’s technical system of gaming software and its engaging portfolio have been officially approved by the gambling regulator Mincetur, a national administrative authority which implements and oversees all aspects of online gaming…

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VNLOK and NOGA Launch Reporting Centre for Illegal Online Gambling

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) and the Licensed Dutch Online Gaming Providers (VNLOK) have launched the “Meld Vals Spel” (Report Cheating Hotline) to combat illegal online gambling practices. This hotline has been set up to allow members of VNLOK and NOGA, other licensees, partner organisations and other professional stakeholders…

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UK Gambling Operators Face £100M Tax in Harm Reduction Push

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   Gambling operators in the UK face a tax of as much as 1.1% of profits on some types of games as the government seeks £100 million ($126 million) a year to invest in harm reduction and research. The planned statutory levy on all licensed operators will range from 0.1% to…

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Superbet Becomes the First Regulated Bookmaker in Brazil

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  Superbet Brasil, sponsor of São Paulo and Fluminense, has become the first betting house to pay the R$30 million (US$5.2m) concession required by the government to become a regulated company. To be able to make the transaction, the “Bet” (as the operators are called in Brazil) had to meet all the requirements of the…

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BGC RESPONSE TO DCMS MANDATORY LEVY AND ONLINE SLOTS STAKE LIMITS ANNOUNCEMENT

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Betting and Gaming Council, CEO Grainne Hurst, said: “The BGC supported plans outlined in the White Paper published last year to reform stake limits and introduce a mandatory levy to fund Research, Prevention and treatment. “BGC members voluntarily contributed over £170m over the last four years to tackle problem gambling…

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