May 25, 2023

Slovak gambling regulator inspections have increased compared to the previous year

According to the ÚRHH, this rise in inspections can be attributed to a “restructuring” of supervision and a heightened emphasis on performance by the regulatory leadership. The ÚRHH also highlighted that the establishment of a dedicated online gaming department in November 2022 played a significant role in enhancing the effectiveness of their supervision efforts. The […]

May 25, 2023

The Netherlands is considering the privatization of its lottery system

Dutch Finance Minister Marnix van Rij recently published an assessment of the government’s ownership of Nederlandse Loterij (NLO) on 24th May. The government conducts these evaluations every seven years for all state-owned assets. The focus of this evaluation was primarily on determining the status of both NLO and Holland Casino. According to the evaluation report, […]

North Carolina sports betting bill moves to Senate Finance Committee for further consideration

House Bill 347, which aims to permit online sports wagering by January 1, 2024, has advanced through the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee after undergoing several amendments. The Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee has referred HB347, a bill aiming to legalize mobile sports betting in North Carolina, to the Senate Finance Committee. The bill received […]

May 25, 2023

NOGA provides insights into the growth of online gaming in the Netherlands

Newly released data from the Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) reveals the expanding Dutch igaming market. The latest edition of the Online Gaming Barometer highlights a significant increase in gambling participation, with 14 percent of the Netherlands’ population having engaged in gambling activities over the past 12 months. This figure marks a notable rise from […]

France introduces a groundbreaking legislation proposal seeking to legalize the operation of online casinos

A bill is set to be deliberated by France’s National Assembly, potentially paving the way for the legalization of online casinos within the country. This week, Philippe Latombe from the Democratic Movement party presented bill 1248, which outlines plans to establish a regulated online casino market in France. At the heart of the bill is […]

May 24, 2023

SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has released its Q1 2023 financial results

SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has achieved outstanding results in Q1 2023, demonstrating remarkable growth by welcoming over 70 new iGaming brands. This brings the total number of clients, including those using the SOFTSWISS Casino Platform, to over 770. The substantial increase in clientele reflects the growing recognition and acceptance of the company’s aggregation platform within the […]

The regulatory authority in Massachusetts expressed its frustration over the betting violations committed by DraftKings

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) commissioners expressed their frustration regarding DraftKings’ betting violations. DraftKings voluntarily reported to the Commission when it discovered that it had offered bets on the tennis UTR pro-series, an event not approved for betting in the state. The MGC’s Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (IEB) conducted an investigation into the matter, revealing […]

Pagcor has announced the cancellation of the accreditation of a POGO service provider

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), the state gaming corporation and regulator, has made an announcement regarding the cancellation of the accreditation of CGC Technologies, a customer relations provider for a Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO). After conducting an investigation, Pagcor confirmed that CGC Technologies was involved in illegal activities, leading to the revocation […]

May 24, 2023

MGA officially announces the revocation of Totup System’s license

Following a breach of regulations, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has officially revoked Totup System’s license. The breaches primarily involved non-payment of applicable license fees and compliance contribution fees within the specified timeframe. Despite being given a 20-day window to respond and provide justifications, Totup failed to submit a response, leading to the cancellation of […]

Proposed Legislation in Malta Aims to Safeguard Operators Against Foreign Accountability

In response to certain businesses encountering legal actions related to their operations in Austria, legislators in the Maltese parliament have presented a bill (Bill 55) aimed at safeguarding licensed online gaming operators from foreign liability. The proposed legislation seeks to amend Malta’s gaming regulations by incorporating a provision that would prevent Maltese courts from granting […]