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Sweden Riksdag Passes New Gambling Legislation

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  The proposal to introduce new online gambling supplier licences in Sweden had been in doubt after the change of government. However, the Riksdag has finally approved the move along with other changes to gambling legislation. Spelinspektionen had already pencilled in a meeting in Stockholm on December 7 to provide information on the B2B licence…

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UKGC Extends Consultation on Gaming Research

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  The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has extended its consultation on proposed changes to the methodologies it uses to measure gambling participation and the prevalence of problem gambling. The consultation was due to close on February 12 but the deadline has been put back to February 26 to allow more people to submit views for…

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BGC Supports “Peers for Gambling Reform”

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  The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced its support to the “Peers for Gambling Reform” that will consist of 150 Lords from the upper house of government which will shape the government’s path on any future gambling legislation. Michael Dugher, CEO of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “As the new standards…

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Pennsylvania Lawmakers Wrestle with Major Gambling Bill

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  Top Republicans in the Pennsylvania State Senate are pressing sweeping gambling legislation that would allow slot machine-like terminals in bars, restaurants, non-profit social clubs, and other businesses that hold liquor licenses. The legislation could deliver new gambling tax dollars to a state treasury hurting from stay-at-home and shutdown orders issued by Gov. Tom Wolf…

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Swedish Gambling Authority Orders Kindred to Pay SEK 100M for Bonus Violations

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  Spooniker, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Kindred Group, has received a warning and a fine of SEK 100 million from the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) for bonus violations. SGA said that some of Spooniker’s offers, competitions and promotions come under the purview of financial incentives and, therefore, should be treated as bonuses. The provision of…

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