Legal

- October 25, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

Peru is expecting big changes in the country’s sports betting laws, with two proposals aimed at further regulating this activity. The first proposal was introduced by Percy Eloy Alcala Mateo, a member of the Fuerza Popular Party, and if adopted, would mark the beginning of a major expansion of the industry. A Big Update Is […] Continue Reading

- October 24, 2018 By Oliver Young -

In the anticipation of the new rules to come into force from 31 October, the UKGC’s Senior Manager for Consumer Policy Pradeep Rajania and the Programme Director for Consumer Protection and Empowerment Ian Angus have recapitulated everything you need to know about the changes to the License Conditions and Codes of Practice. The main aim […] Continue Reading

- October 22, 2018 By Oliver Young -

Sean Creighton , the owner of 5Dimes – an online platform providing online casino games, betting, and bingo out of Costa Rica –has been found dead, local news source Costa Rica Star reports. Creighton, also known as “Tony,” was reported as kidnapped late last month and his whereabouts and location were unknown to the authorities […] Continue Reading

- October 10, 2018 By Oliver Young -

The Swedish gaming regulatory body Lotteriinspektionen recently announced to have received more than 55 applications for an online gambling license. Lotteriinspektionen has started preparing for the new gambling legislation since January 2018 and has published the information regarding the dates for submitting applications and the launch of the new regime. The new gambling rules will […] Continue Reading

- October 9, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

According to numerous reports by media outlets in the Republic of Ireland, the Department of Finance is seriously considering an increase in the current gambling tax. The country’s finance minister Paschal Donohoe has already announced the current gambling tax, which is set at 1%, will be doubled. Doubling the Current Tax The long-awaited announcement will […] Continue Reading

- October 3, 2018 By Oliver Young -

The UK Gambling Commission, the most renowned gambling regulator in the online gambling industry, has updated the rules and guidelines for Alternative Dispute Resolution. These new rules, as well as some additional changes, will come into effect from October, 31st. The Commission explains that the update was absolutely essential since the old one showed no […] Continue Reading

- September 27, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

Swedish online games developer NetEnt is getting ready to expand its operations to the regulated market of Pennsylvania in the near future. In order to do so, the Swedes have applied for a gaming license, submitting an application to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. If the company receives the license, it will be able to […] Continue Reading

- September 26, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

The government of the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia has approved the opening of a new casino in Vigo. The soon to be opened venue will be located in the A Laxe Shopping Centre, one of the newest shopping centres in this city. Commenting on their decision to give the green light, the government said […] Continue Reading

- September 18, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

For the last seven years, online gambling operators in Greece have been doing business under transitional permits. The country has finally announced the introduction of a permanent licensing system after new regulations came into effect last week. Pricing, Duration and Taxation Under the provisions of the new regulatory act, published by the Greek Ministry of […] Continue Reading

- September 5, 2018 By Oliver Young -

This week the UK Gambling Commission has been quite busy trying to improve online gambling in the United Kingdom. Namely, two days ago the authority has led a workshop in Manchester focused on making gambling safer and free from crime. Additionally, today the Commission has published a call to consumers, gambling operators and members of […] Continue Reading