Dutch Gambling Authority Issues Licenses to 10 Online Casino Operators in Time for October 1st Launch
Kansspelautoriteit has announced the ten online casino operators that will be allowed to launch their products from October 1st.
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Dept. of Interior Officials Call For Federal Investigation Into New York’s Handling of Seneca Gaming Compact
The US Department of the Interior has called for a federal investigation into the legal standoff between the state of New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians.
Dutch Gambling Authority Fines Tipico For Illegal Operations in the Netherlands
The Netherlands' Gambling Authority, de Kansspelautoriteit has announced that it has fined Malta-based Tipico Co. Ltd. €531,250 for offering unlicensed gambling products and services to Dutch customers.
UK Gambling Commission Fines EU Lotto and Orders Firm to Go Through Audit Following Money Laundering Failures
company failed to implement correct money laundering procedures
UK Gambling Review Set to Recommend Ban on Football Shirt Gambling Sponsorship
According to a report published by Sportsmail, the UK government is set to place a ban on gambling companies sponsoring football shirts. The news comes as a review into the country's gambling laws is coming to a close with a full report including recommendations expected in the coming months.
Netherlands Regulator Targets Unlicensed Operators and Individuals With Strict New Measures
The Netherlands Gambling Authority, De Kansspelautoriteit, has announced that it will implement new measures to force unlicensed gambling operators to withdraw from the Dutch market.
Connecticut Sports Betting Set for Launch on October 7th but Soft Launch Could Come Earlier
Legal Sports betting is finally coming to Connecticut and according to Gov. Ned Lamont's chief of staff, Paul Mounds, the official launch date for the industry is set for October 7th.
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.
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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.
Australia Gambling News
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.
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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
Australia Gambling News
Australian Communications and Media Authority Blocks Another 5 Gambling Websites
ACMA continues its efforts to clamp down on illegal international gambling websites
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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.
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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.