EGBA Urges Finland to Fix its Gambling Policy
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  The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged the Finnish government to “fix” its gambling policy by bringing an end to Veikkaus’ monopoly in the country. EGBA pointed out Finland is the only European Union member state that still maintains a gambling monopoly. “Yet these days you are more likely to hear criticisms…

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Spain to Launch Public Consultation on Draft Royal Decree that Proposes New Player Protection Rules
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  Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs is going to launch a public consultation on a draft Royal Decree that proposes new player protection rules for the online gaming market. Minister Alberto Garzón said the rules would make the country’s igaming market safer, particularly for young people. Input on the legislation has been received from Spain’s…

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Betixon secures Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) Recognition Notice
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  Rising star mobile casino game developer certified for launch with operators licensed by the prestigious regulatory body Betixon, the developer of mobile-first online slot games, has been awarded a B2B Recognition Notice by the prestigious Malta Gaming Authority allowing the developer to integrate its full suite of games with Malta-licensed operators. Securing an MGA…

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Compare.bet Successfully Completes Registration Process in Colorado
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  Online gambling comparison site Compare.bet has successfully completed the registration process in Colorado and is now able to operate in the newly regulated US state. “Sports betting in Colorado has started with a bang this year – handle has climbed impressively despite COVID-19, and we’re seeing plenty of appetite from both customers and bookies…

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AGS Receives Provisional Michigan iGaming Supplier License
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  AGS announced that it was awarded a provisional iGaming supplier license by the Michigan Gaming Control Board. This license will allow AGS to provide its proprietary game content for the State of Michigan’s licensed online casino operators when iGaming is approved to go live by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, which is expected to…

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Swedish Gambling Market Commission Proposes More Restrictions on iGaming
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  The Swedish Gambling Market Commission (Spelmarknadsutredningen) has delivered a report on the country’s igaming regulations. Led by special investigator and former MP, Anna-Lena Sörenson, the report has recommended several stricter controls on the market including a proposal that the national regulator Spelinspektionen should implement a risk classification for gambling products. The report suggests that…

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Delhi Court Seeks Centre’s Stand in PIL to Ban Gambling Websites
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  The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central government on a public suit seeking direction to take steps to ban and prevent online gambling websites from operating in the country. A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan asked the Centre and the Delhi government to file reply…

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Swedish Court Upholds Fine Against Casino Cosmopol
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  Casino Cosmopol, the land-based casino brand of Svenska Spel, has lost its appeal against a fine for anti-money laundering failings back in 2018. The Swedish Court of Appeal found that the SEK3m fine imposed was appropriate, dismissing both the operator’s appeal and an appeal from the national gaming regulator Spelinspektionen to have the amount…

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