Legal

- January 24, 2019 By Riley Wilson -

Sweden’s gambling watchdog Spelinspektionen has once again issued a warning to all licensed online gaming operators doing business in the country that it will start issuing strict fines to all those who fail to comply with license conditions. Apart from financial penalties, the regulator warned it could cancel licenses, even without previous warning. Spelinspektionen added […] Continue Reading

- January 22, 2019 By Riley Wilson -

When it comes to regulating online gambling, Russia has some of the strictest regulations in the world. And all those online casino sites which don’t comply with these regulations are blocked from accessing the Russian market and its players. Strict Regulations Among those names which are not allowed to operate in Russia are some well-known […] Continue Reading

- January 21, 2019 By Oliver Young -

The Department of Justice has delivered a new opinion on the Wire Act and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board warns its online licensees to ensure their online gambling operations are compliant with the new interpretation of the Act. A week ago, the PGCB published a memo giving its licensees 30 days to clarify how their […] Continue Reading

- January 10, 2019 By Riley Wilson -

Danish gambling watchdog Spillemyndigheden has announced it has given orders to local internet service providers (ISPs) to blacklist a total of 18 websites. According to a statement made by Spillemyndigheden, the reason these websites were blocked was a fact they were found to be in violation of the country’s Gambling Act. Keeping the Market Safe […] Continue Reading

- December 25, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

The Swedish gaming regulatory agency Lotteriinspektionen announced last week that 26 additional gaming licenses had been issued. These online and land-based approvals represent the last batch of licenses to be issued before the end of the year. Getting Ready for the Kick-Off of the New Market This means the companies who received the licenses will […] Continue Reading

- December 21, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

Brazil has finally gotten its new sports betting legislation, after President Michel Temer signed Provisional Measure 846, and effectively making it law. The President inked the new piece of legislation last week at the Planalto Place in Brasilia, the official presidential residence. An Important Move A number of high-profile officials were present at the ceremony, […] Continue Reading

- December 18, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) has recently published a report that revealed betting was the main driving force behind growth in the Spanish gambling market. According to available information, the country’s gambling market recorded €181.7 million in gross gaming revenue during the third quarter of 2018, which represents a solid 30% increase when […] Continue Reading

- December 13, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

The Parliament of Slovakia made an important move toward the opening of the country’s gambling market. The Slovakian legislature has adopted the new gambling law which will allow foreign-based operators to offer their services to customers in Slovakia, even if they have registered offices outside of the country. This piece of legislation was prepared by […] Continue Reading

- December 4, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

The Swedish gambling watchdog Lotteriinspektionen issued a press statement last week revealing the names of the first 16 operators that received the new licences. All these operators will, therefore, be able to offer their services to customers in Sweden’s regulated online gambling market from January 1, 2019. Familiar Names on the List Some of the […] Continue Reading

- November 30, 2018 By Riley Wilson -

Earlier this year, Switzerland voted and gave the green light to the new online gambling bill, which will come into force next year. The Swiss Gambling Act will officially have legal effect from January 1, 2019, effectively legalising online gambling in this Central European country. New Licenses for Operators However, all operators based outside of […] Continue Reading