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May 10, 2023

The ABAESP is urging for a public consultation regarding the regulation of sports betting in Brazil

An initiative was presented by the Brazilian Sports Betting Association wherein they express their apprehensions about the upcoming regulation and advocate for transparency. Anticipation for the regulation of sports betting in Brazil is growing rapidly. It was recently disclosed that President Lula may introduce the provisional measure upon his return from his European tour. Nonetheless, […]

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May 10, 2023

The National Lottery in Malta has entered into a 10-year agreement with IGT

On Wednesday, International Game Technology (IGT), a renowned gaming company, declared the signing of a significant contract for the Maltese lottery. IGT revealed specifics about the agreement, stating that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited, entered into a fresh 10-year contract with National Lottery plc, the operator of the National Lottery in Malta and a […]

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May 10, 2023

The Danish Gambling Committee will be spearheading research on problem gambling

The Danish Gambling Committee will prioritize research on responsible gambling and problem gambling thanks to a funding of $1.8 million. In Denmark, a fresh initiative is anticipated to spearhead research on gambling addiction and create a more secure market for customers. The newly formed Danish Gambling Committee will lead the research and collaborate with top-notch […]

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May 9, 2023

Once again, the electronic lottery in Panama is under scrutiny

The conflict between the National Charity Lottery (LNB) and lottery ticket vendors regarding the introduction of electronic lottery has prompted Ricardo Lombana, a member of the Other Way Movement (MOCA) and a presidential candidate, to lend his support to the lotteries. Lombana has also demanded information about the contract between the LNB and Scientific Games. […]

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May 9, 2023

Time-based Jackpots have been introduced by SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator

SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator, a multipurpose jackpot solution that enhances player engagement, has introduced Time-based Jackpots. With this new feature, operators can create jackpot campaigns with fresh mechanics that restrict the time frame of the jackpot game. Players can be provided with happy hours, daily and weekly drops, and other periodical activities to maintain their interest, […]

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May 9, 2023

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) partners with local regulatory bodies

According to the Maltese regulator, the MGA has partnered with the University of Malta to improve compliance inspections. According to the Malta Gaming Authority, it has participated in several workshops that aim to improve cooperation between regulators. The MGA’s anti-money laundering unit recently collaborated with Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit’s (FIAU) supervision unit to coordinate […]

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May 9, 2023

The decision in the illegal bingo dispute was in favor of the regulator by the Danish court

A local association’s dispute with gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden over illegal bingo and banko has been ruled in favor of the regulator by Copenhagen’s City Court. In 2019, Denmark’s gambling regulator conducted a routine inspection and discovered that an unidentified association had been conducting illegal bingo and banko games for its members on a daily basis […]

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May 9, 2023

Supreme Court decision to lift the federal ban on sports betting has received the support of 85% of Americans

New research by the American Gaming Association (AGA) has revealed that American support for legal sports betting has increased significantly since the federal ban on sports wagering was lifted in 2018. The research highlights the following key findings: 85% of American adults support the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports […]

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May 9, 2023

Brazil’s sports betting regulations are complete and are awaiting the signature of Lula da Silva

In an interview with CBN radio on Friday (May 5), Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced that Brazil’s federal sports betting regulations have been completed and have been forwarded to the Civil House for analysis and the signature of President Lula da Silva upon his return from attending the coronation of Charles III in London. Haddad […]

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May 9, 2023

Spelinspektionen partners with financial watchdog to address unlawful gambling

In a bid to combat illegal gambling within the country, the national gambling regulatory body, Spelinspektionen, is set to enhance its partnership with the Financial Supervisory Authority (Finansinspektionen). The government is of the view that closer collaboration between the two entities would bolster oversight over gambling transactions. Earlier this year, the government acknowledged that Spelinspektionen […]