BOS rejects austerity measures for gambling advertising in Sweden
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  The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gaming (BOS) submits its opinion to the Ministry of Finance on its proposed austerity measures for gambling advertising. The Government proposes that gambling advertising should go from being regulated on the basis of a requirement for moderation to special moderation. The online gaming industry association – BOS –…

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LeoVegas Group adapts to policy changes in the Netherlands
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  Following recent policy changes in the Netherlands, LeoVegas Group has decided to cease provision of services in the country. LeoVegas Group’s expansion strategy is to grow in locally regulated markets, and the group will apply for a Dutch license later this year. The Group has decided to cease provision of service as of 30…

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UK’s ASA Issues New Guidelines for In-game Spending
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  The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued new guidelines for in-game spending. The new measures introduced last week have been brought in to make sure advertisements are more transparent for consumers. If you’ve ever been confused or mislead by the massive bundles of premium currency you get in games, or if you’ve been…

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TCSJOHNHUXLEY’S A PLUS SHUFFLER® APPROVED BY THE HELLENIC GAMING COMMISSION
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  TCSJOHNHUXLEY is pleased to announce the Hellenic Gaming Commission has recently certified approval to supply the A Plus Shuffler® to the Greek casino market. As a leader in its field, the A Plus Shuffler® provides operators with a robust, reliable and truly flexible shuffler suitable for all card game requirements, that will increase game…

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KSA Grants 10 Licences for Online Gaming in the Netherlands
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  The Netherlands Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has granted 10 online gaming licences, moving regulated online gambling in the Netherlands one step closer to becoming a reality. The licences will permit their owners to offer what the regulator describes as “games of chance” via the internet in the Netherlands from 1 October 2021. Earlier this…

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Lithuania Approves Creation of Online-only Gaming Licences
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  The Seimas, Lithuania’s legislature, has approved the first reading of amendments that would allow online-only gaming licences in the country. At the moment, only operators that have a licence to offer land-based gaming can hold a remote gambling permit in Lithuania. Online-only operators must partner with land-based licensees to be able to offer gaming…

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Esports Officially Recognised as a Professional Sport in Thailand
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  Esports has been officially recognised as a professional sport in Thailand meaning that players and organisations can now be supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT). Esports’ popularity has soared in the country with the Thailand E-Sports Federation (TESF) running regular competitions, seminars and workshops. The sport’s global revenues are projected to surpass…

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Dutch Gambling Regulator Imposes €531,250 Fine on Tipico
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  Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a fine of €531,250 on Malta-based Tipico Co. Ltd. for illegally offering online games of chance to Dutch consumers. The online games of chance were offered via the tipico.com website. A starting fine of 200,000 euros applies for this violation. The fine was increased 3 times by…

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