UKGC Faces New Probe by Parliamentary Group Into Its ‘Competency and Effectiveness’ as a Regulator
UK Parliamentary All-Party Betting and Gaming Group investigation looking into the ‘competency and effectiveness' of UKGC
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Major Changes to Gambling in Northern Ireland Planned as Amendment Bill Introduced
Deirdre Hargey, Northern Ireland's Minister for Communities, has presented the Betting, Gaming, Lotteries and Amusements (Amendment) Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly. This marks the first of a seven-step process that must be completed before the amendment expires in 2022.
Gambling Operator Stocks Plummet as Macau Announces 45-day Consultation Period Ahead of Industry Overhaul
Wednesday saw Macau casino operator stocks fall by as much as a third, losing approximately $14 billion in value, as the government began a regulatory revamp that may see its officials ramp up industry oversight in the world's largest gambling market.
Australian Senate Committee Pressured to Ratify Changes to Online Gambling
An Australian Senate committee has come under pressure to push through a ban on the use of credit cards for online gambling as it prepares its recommendations for a proposed Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill.
UK Gambling Commission Names New Chair as it Faces Tough Questions on Former CEO
Marcus Boyle has been named the new chair of the UKGC
Australian Communications and Media Authority Blocks Another 5 Gambling Websites
ACMA continues its efforts to clamp down on illegal international gambling websites
UK Gambling Machine Operators Set for Major Tax Refund as HMRC Rejects Opportunity to Appeal VAT Case
The UK's gambling machine owners and operators could be set for a significant tax refund following a decision by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to forgo an appeal relating to a court case the tax authority lost earlier in June.
Mr Green Fined SEK31.5 Million by Swedish Gambling Regulator for Failure to Protect Customers
Online gambling operator Mr Green has been fined SEK31.5 million by the Swedish Gaming Inspectorate (Spelinspektionen) for failing to implement sufficient anti-money laundering and problem gambling precautions.
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Supreme Court Upholds Video Kings Guilty Verdict Relating to Theft of Planet Bingo Software
The Supreme Court of Nebraska has confirmed that Video Kings (VKGS LLC) must pay Planet Bingo a settlement of $2.99 million for breaches of contracts and a software licensing agreement following an earlier District Court ruling.
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Lithuanian iGaming Market Enjoys Stellar Growth During First 6 Months of 2021
The Lithuanian Gaming Board has released its latest gambling revenue report revealing that the country's licensed gambling operators reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of over €52 million for the first six months of 2021.
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GambleAware To Invest £4 Million into UK’s First Gambling Harm Academic Research Hub
GambleAware has announced that it will award £4 million to a UK-based academic institution with a view to establishing the country's first academic research hub that will specialize in the study of gambling harms.
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Canada To Debut Legal Sports Betting on Single-Events 27th August
single-event sports betting legalized on August 27, 2021.
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Australian Communications and Media Authority to Block Affiliate Sites Promoting Online Gambling
Games of chance? No chance.
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Washington State Gambling Commission Approves Legal Sportsbetting Licensing Rules
The Washington State Gambling Commission unanimously voted to approve sports wagering licensing rules today that will become effective on August 30, 2021.
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Belgium Set to Reduce Weekly Deposit Limits From €500 to €200
Belgium's Council of Ministers have approved a new draft law that will see weekly deposit limits for online betting and casino platforms reduced to €200. The deposit limit had previously been set at €500 per week.