Elevating Player Protection: Netherlands Regulator Revises Cashback Bonus Guidelines In a decisive move to bolster gambling safety, the Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has refined its stance on cashback bonuses. This adjustment comes after identifying breaches by several licensed operators, underscoring the regulator’s commitment to a safer gambling environment. By tightening the rules, KSA aims to curb […]
Genesis Global’s Licence Cancelled by Malta Gaming Authority: A Compliance Wake-Up Call Strict Regulatory Measures in Malta’s Gaming Industry The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has taken a decisive step in enforcing compliance by cancelling the B2C gaming licence of Genesis Global. This major move comes after an initial suspension in the previous year, signaling the […]
Cashless Betting: Victoria’s Bold Move to Safeguard Responsible Gaming In a groundbreaking move, the Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has directed Tabcorp to convert most of its electronic betting terminals (EBTs) in Victoria to a cashless system. This decisive action follows several incidents of underage gambling, spotlighting the necessity for stricter regulatory measures […]
The Swedish Parliament is currently scrutinizing a significant new gambling bill that aims to bolster customer protections in the gambling sector. This bill, set to potentially take effect in April, introduces higher penalty fees for gambling operators that violate Sweden’s Money Laundering Act, aligning these penalties with those established under the Gambling Act. Sweden moves […]
In a significant development, Kazakhstan is intensifying its grip on the gambling industry, introducing stringent measures to ensure responsible gaming and consumer protection. The Kazakh Parliament has recently ratified changes to the national Tax Code, compelling gambling operators to submit detailed player profiles and activity reports to tax authorities. As we delve into these latest […]
KAZAKHSTAN – In a striking development from Central Asia, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports has unveiled robust plans to recalibrate access rules to gambling venues. Vice Minister Yerzhan Erkinbayev, making the announcement, confirmed that the age barrier for gambling is set to surge from 21 to a more restrictive 25. This landmark decision emerges […]
In an unprecedented move, the German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has unveiled a robust public awareness initiative, zeroing in on the safeguards in place for online gambling. Coinciding with Germany’s significant national day of action against gambling addiction on September 27th, this trailblazing campaign underscores the player protection measures enumerated in the esteemed 2021 […]
The IR District Development Plan for Osaka submitted in April 2022 marks the anticipated first approval for a casino in Japan. Anticipated approval for Osaka’s integrated resorts (IR) plans is expected to be granted by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and relevant ministers at a task force meeting scheduled for Friday, April 14. This significant milestone […]
Spillemyndigheden blocked a record 82 sites last year. The annual report on efforts to prevent illegal gambling in Denmark has been released by Spillemyndigheden. Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gambling regulatory authority, has issued its annual report detailing its efforts to combat unlicensed gambling. The report reveals that a record 82 sites were blocked in the past […]