UKGC Collaborates With Spelinspektionen
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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator. As per the agreement, the two gambling regulatory bodies will collaborate to ensure better implementation of regulatory provisions. “We have excellent relations with other gambling regulators from across the world and our new link up with…

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Swedish Consumer Agency Warns Mr Green and Karl Casino for Self-exclusion Failures
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  The Swedish Consumer Agency (KO) has warned the online gambling operators Mr Green (MRG) and Karl Casino to amend their marketing activities or face stiff financial penalties. The KO issued injunctions against the William Hill-owned Mr Green Ltd and Malta-based L&L Europe Ltd’s Karl Casino brand for promoting their products to individuals who had…

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Chinese Government Imposes Fine of $4.2M on Chinabank Payments for its Online Gambling Links
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  The Chinese government has imposed a fine of RMB29.4m (US$4.2m) on Internet Banking Online (Beijing) Technology Co Ltd, aka Chinabank Payments, for its links to unauthorised online gambling sites. Chinabank, the Beijing-based payment processor, was accused of assisting mainland residents in transferring currency overseas, including to internationally licensed online gambling sites. The gambling transfers,…

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European Human Rights Court to Review Icelandic Gambling Case
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  The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has decided to review the case of Guðlaugur Jakob Karlsson, who was denied compensation for his gambling addiction, against the Icelandic state. Guðlaugur says the Icelandic state is breaking the law by allowing the operating of slot machines, which led him to become addicted to gambling, causing…

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Ireland Approves Maximum Stake of €5 for Gambling Machines
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  The government of Ireland has approved a new maximum stake and a new maximum payout for gambling machines. Charlie Flanagan, the Minister for Justice in Ireland, has introduced to Cabinet new changes that will see a new maximum stake of €5 for gambling machines. Flanagan’s changes include a new €500 limit as maximum payout…

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Australian Government to Legislate Self-exclusion Register
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  The Australian government is going to legislate an online “National Self-Exclusion Register,” that will allow people to ban themselves from online gambling sites and apps. “As much as possible Government policy should preserve Australians’ ability to enjoy a punt while putting in place sensible and targeted measures to prevent and support gamblers facing significant…

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Lithuania Gambling Supervisory Authority to Apply for New Enforcement Powers
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  The Lithuania Gambling Supervisory Authority is going to apply to the Vilnius Regional Administrative Court to grant it the power to block access and payments to unlicensed gambling sites. If the regulator be granted the powers, it will be able to issue orders to the internet service providers (ISPs) to block unlicensed sites and…

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China Bans Gambling Content from Gaming Devices
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  China has issued a regulation to eliminate gambling content from gaming machines and devices. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism said the regulation will forbid gaming machines and devices from having gambling functions. Gambling devices that automatically decide results, such as slot machines, are also prohibited. According to the document, electronic gambling devices set…

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