FANDOM SPORTS Retains Segev LLP as Lead Counsel for Global iGaming Licensing
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  FANDOM SPORTS Media has retained Segev LLP as lead counsel for all endeavours pertaining to global iGaming licensing. The Company will be undertaking a strategic review to prioritise jurisdictions that will enable the firm to expand its regulatory footprint efficiently and at scale. Segev LLP employs a strong iGaming team with corporate, commercial, IP…

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MGA Publishes Consultation Paper on Suspicious Betting Reporting Requirements
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  The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published a consultation paper on suspicious betting reporting requirements and other sports integrity measures. In August 2019, the Malta Gaming Authority announced the establishment of a Sports Integrity Unit. It is the Authority’s intention to implement a set of Suspicious Betting Reporting Requirements, which will oblige B2C licensees…

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G2 Esports Partners with Brandgenuity to Expand Global Licensing Efforts
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  G2 Esports has partnered with Brandgenuity to strategically expand its global licensing efforts. Brandgenuity is a leading global independent brand licensing agency headquartered in New York. “G2 is building a lifestyle and entertainment empire. We have designed and developed streetwear-inspired collections and merchandise that sell out almost instantly thanks to the #G2ARMY and we…

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Italian Parliament Enacts New Turnover Tax on Betting and Virtual Sports Wagers
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  The Italian parliament has enacted a new temporary 0.5% turnover tax on betting and virtual sports wagers. Publishing the state gazette last week confirmed that MPs had supported amendments introducing new turnover tax across all betting-related verticals – online, retail and virtual sports content. The turnover tax is implemented as a set of first…

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Norway’s Stortinget Passes Gambling Advertising Amendment
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  The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) has approved a legislative amendment aimed at preventing offshore gambling operators from advertising their services to consumers in the country via the internet. The amendment grants the Norwegian Media Authority (Medietilsynet) the power to order internet service providers and media companies to prevent access to illegal marketing. “This [amendment] will…

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Sweden’s Spelinspektionen Submits Match-fixing Regulations for EC Approval
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  Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has submitted new rules on match fixing to the country’s National Board of Trade, for the board to notify the European Commission of the changes, and has conducted an impact assessment of the rules. The new rules would limit betting to the top four divisions of football. Also, betting on…

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Australia’s ACMA Moves to Block 10 More Illegal Gambling Websites
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  The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is set to request Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block 10 more illegal offshore gambling websites. The sites to be blocked are Grand Fortune Casino, Raging Bull Casino, True Blue Casino, Free Spin, Two Up Casino, BoVegas, Cherry Gold Casino, Slots Empire, Red Dog Casino and…

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Germany Submits New Gambling Regulations to European Union
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  Germany has submitted the revised framework of its fourth edition of the “State Treaty on Gambling” to the European Union. Despite numerous revisions, the framework has yet to be ratified by the nation’s 16 federal Länder (states). The make-up of the treaty continues to be debated by regional MPs at the Bundestag federal council,…

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