Macau lawmakers have given their approval to the initial reading of a legislation called “Legal Regime of Credit Concession for Gambling in Casinos.” This bill targets the unauthorized provision of credit to gamblers by third parties and intends to enforce stricter regulations in this regard. The bill, anticipated to take effect in early next year, […]
Soft2Bet acquires two seven-year licenses to further enhance its market presence and pursue expansion opportunities in Greece. Soft2Bet had a productive month in May, receiving various accolades, awards, and nominations in recognition of its software solutions. As the month began, Soft2Bet proudly announced the acquisition of a Business-to-Business license for Sweden, complementing its existing Business-to-Consumer […]
BCLC reinforces identification requirements at BC casinos to assist participants of the Game Break self-exclusion program in British Columbia. The enhancements will mandate the presentation of government-issued photo identification for access to the facilities, applicable to all individuals. Security personnel will scan identification documents, which will be automatically cross-referenced with a database of individuals prohibited […]
Yesterday, the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs made an announcement regarding the signing of a collaborative agreement with the General Directorate of Police (DGP). As per the agreement, the DGP will be responsible for conducting criminal investigations into potential cases of sports competition manipulation and betting fraud. These cases will be identified by the network […]
An alliance of gambling operators has committed to providing funding for the recently formed Danish Gambling Committee, also known as Dansk LudomaniKomité. This collaborative effort seeks to advance research initiatives dedicated to understanding and addressing gambling addiction. Betsson Group, Danske Spil, Spilnu.dk, Kindred Group, and Mr Green have jointly pledged a substantial amount of DKK12 […]
The ongoing allegations of match-fixing in Brazilian sports have prompted the government to temporarily shift its focus away from other reforms. A parliamentary commission of inquiry (PCI) on sports betting is scheduled to commence on Tuesday in the Chamber of Deputies, with the participation of up to 34 legislators. Eduardo Bandeira de Mello, former president […]
Caixa Lotteries, following its remarkable collection record in 2022, has recently released a new report providing a detailed breakdown of the numbers for the first quarter of 2023. According to the statement released, Caixa Lotteries collected R$5,000 million (USD 1,015,695,000) from January to March, marking a slight increase of 0.4 percent compared to the same […]
Sweden’s legislature has given its approval to the proposed new powers for the country’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen. The update to the Gambling Act will enhance the regulator’s capacity to effectively monitor and intervene in the operations of unlicensed online gambling operators. Starting from July 1, Spelinspektionen will implement a new measure allowing them to conduct […]
Brazil’s federal government has released a provisional notice containing rules for the upcoming regulation of fixed-odds sports betting. These rules, formulated by the Ministry of Finance, await the final approval from Brazil’s president. Upon receiving the necessary approval, the proposals will be forwarded to the chief of staff, and relevant ministries will commence the process […]
Vermont is on the verge of legalizing sports betting, as the state House has approved House Bill 127, which paves the way for online sports wagering. The legislation is now on its way to Governor Phil Scott‘s desk, and he has expressed his intention to sign the bill. HB 127 underwent a rigorous journey, requiring […]