Western Europe

KSA Warns Dutch Lottery Operators After “Risky Games of Chance” Offerings

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  The Dutch Gambling Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has revealed that it has found increasing cases of lottery operators in the country providing unlicensed products. Lotteries are not permitted to provide online gaming products such as casino and slot titles, due to these offerings being considered riskier than standard lotteries. Although both lottery and casino/slot products…

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Developer of unique games titles that combine cinematography and casino is certified for launch in Sweden, Denmark and Belgium

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  Real Dealer Studios, producer of casino games that combine Hollywood-style cinematography with RNG gameplay, has expanded its geographical reach into a trio of new markets after securing the necessary certificates. Real Dealer Studios’ unique Real Roulette titles are now available to operators in Sweden, Denmark and Belgium for the first time. The games follow…

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Belgium Implements Capacity Limit for Land-based Gaming Venues

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  The Belgian government has published a new decree limiting the capacity at land-based gaming venues in the country to a maximum of 40 people as the number of Covid-19 cases increases. Also, casinos, gambling halls and betting shops must remain closed between 11:30 pm and 6:00 am, and upon arrival, customers must register their…

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Ireland’s Plan to Establish Gambling Regulator Delayed Again

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  According to Helen McEntee, Justice Minister of Ireland, the creation of a regulatory body for Ireland’s €8bn-plus gambling sector will not happen until at least next year. In 2019, the Cabinet approved a plan to establish a regulator for the industry, while also publishing the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill that provided for long-awaited…

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New Survey Shows Huge Public Support for Gambling Law Reforms in Northern Ireland

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  According to a new poll, the majority of people in Northern Ireland support reforming the country’s gambling laws. The research was carried out by the polling company LucidTalk on behalf of social policy charity CARE NI, which is campaigning for gambling law change. Northern Ireland’s gambling legislation dates back to 1985 and critics argue…

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Belgium National Lottery Introduces Changes to its Lottery and Gambling Rules

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  Belgium’s National Lottery has introduced some changes to its lottery and gambling rules during this coronavirus crisis. According to the new rules, the validity of winnings tickets will be 30 weeks instead of the existing 20 weeks. This change is in view of the possibility that a winner is unable to go outside or…

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