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Norway: State-Owned Monopolies Are the Sole Licence Holders of…
the Right to Provide Online and Mobile Gambling in Norway Norway (June 2, 2023) — Remote gambling Types Is remote gambling permitted and, if so, what types? The state-owned monopolies Norsk ...
Introduction to Gambling Law in Malta
Overview i Definitions Maltese law permits both online and land-based gambling, and the following forms of gambling are catered for: amusement games, casino gaming, commercial ...
Gaming Control Board Reports Revenue increase of 7.05% in May Compared to Revenue Generated in May 2022
HARRISBURG, PA (June 20, 2023) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported today that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming along with fantasy contests du...
Government Will Reform Finland’s Gambling System, What Will the transition from Veikkaus’ Monopoly Mean for Finnish Sports
The new government opens the gambling market with a license model. Sports operators connected to betting funds are cautiously optimistic about the change. FINLAND June 16, 2023) — The gover...
The Newly Formed Finnish Government of Petteri Orpo Plans to Dismantle Veikkaus’ Gambling Monopoly
FINLAND (June 16, 2023) — According to the government program paper seen by Iltalehti, the government will reform Finland’s gambling system, opening it up to competition with a license ...
Dubious Sources, Questionable Methodology: Market Figures of DHS and the University of Bremen Still Wrong
GERMANY (June 16, 2023) — In the “Jahrbuch Sucht 2023” (Yearbook on Addiction 2023) published by the Deutsche Hauptstelle für Suchtfragen (DHS), incorrect figures were presented ...
New statistics: the Proportion of in the Swedish Licensing System at a Critically Low Level
(June 19, 2023) — The industry association for online gambling (BOS) today presents statistics for the proportion of regulated and unregulated gambling for money in Sweden, so-called channeli...
INTRALOT Signs a 10-Year Lottery Contract in Taiwan
ATHENS, Greece (June 12, 2023) — INTRALOT is pleased to announce that following an international competitive tender issued by CTBC Bank Co. in Taiwan, LotRich Information Co., Ltd. a Taiwanes...
Lottopar Website Registers Record Hits with Launch of Lottery Operator Accreditation Announcement
BRAZIL, Parana (June 10, 2023) — The incentive to regularize fixed-odd sports betting made the news of the accreditation process for lottery operators in the State of Paraná attract many int...
Peter Norman New Chairman of The Board of Sweden Gambling Monopoly, ATG®
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 9, 2023) — Peter Norman is the new chairman of the board for AB Trav och Galopp (ATG). He succeeds Bo Netz who, with today’s general meeting in ATG, is leaving t...
Calls for Government to Scrap £50million Limit on Charity Lotteries
People’s Postcode Lottery warns good causes in Britain could miss out on £200million in just the next five year. People’s Postcode Lottery supports more than 70 major charities. Red ta...
KSA Asks Minister for Legal Protection for a Change in the Law
that would Allow Ksa to Have False Proof of Identity for Enforcement and Supervision Purposes THE HAGUE, Netherlands (June 7, 2023) — The Gaming Authority (Ksa) is asking the Minister ...
Recent Guidelines to Regulate Online Real Money Games in India
Global, India (June 2, 2023) — The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced significant amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines an...
New York State Inspector General Releases Annual Report on Gaming
NEW YORK (June 9, 2023) — Today, NYS Inspector General Lucy Lang released the 2022 Annual Report on Gaming Commission Oversight, which details the Office’s continued efforts to promote tran...
Skilrock Technologies to Showcase Scan-n-Play at The Brazilian iGaming Summit 2023 (BIS)
SAO PAULO, Brazil (June 8, 2023) — Skilrock Technologies, a leading provider of innovative gaming solutions, is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the upcoming Brazilian...
A General Introduction to Gambling Law in Germany
Overview i Definitions In contrast to other jurisdictions, where ‘gaming’ or ‘gambling’ might serve as useful terms to distinguish between products that will be subject to s...
Judgment of the Dresden Higher Regional Court on the Gross Negligence of the Payer in Online Banking
GERMANY (June 6, 2023) — Banks have been plagued by fraudsters for quite some time. In particular, participation in online banking offers a suitable “playground” for this, which h...
FUN88’S Ongoing Newcastle United Partnership Evolves as Its Official Asian Betting Partner
United Kingdom (June 77, 2023) – FUN88 has redefined its association with English Premier League (EPL) football club Newcastle United as its Official Betting Partner for Asia, as a six-year long ...
Colorado Release Monthly Sports Betting Proceeds Reports – May 2020 – April 2023
COLORADO (June 2023) — The Colorado Division of Gaming has also released a 36-month report detailing a full picture of sports betting in the state. NBA basketball pulled in the most wagers ac...
New York City Authorizes Charitable Games of Chance in Sports Venues
USA (June 3, 2023) — It’s summer and New York’s stadiums are filled with fans. Along with their hotdogs, beer and swag, they’ll now be able to buy raffle tickets. Amendments to New York...
Gaming: China: Quasi-Gambling and the Sale of Products by Means of Mystery Boxes
This article is an extract from Getting The Deal Through (GTDT) Gaming 2023. Click here for the full guide. CHINA (June 2, 2023) — Gambling has been prohibited and outlawed in the People’s ...
Government Warns Industry About Going Quiet on Gambling Harm Messaging in TV Ads
SYDNEY, Australia (June 6, 2023) — The NSW Government is calling on wagering operators to ensure responsible gambling messages are communicated effectively in advertising. The announcement co...
