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Spain finalises projects for €1.3m gambling harm research grant

The ministry of consumer affairs launched the application process in Spain in April. Some 37 gambling-related research projects were put forward for funding from universities, health institutions, R&D centres and non-profit entities. Submissions needed to be for projects focusing on harm or conditions related to gambling activities. A total of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 03 November 2023

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Spain: 22% of gamblers are under 25 years of age and their preferred method of gambling is in person

The General Directorate of Gaming Regulation (DGOJ), the regulating entity of the online sector in Spain, issued the results of the Gaming Prevalence Study 2022-2023, in which it revealed that the profile of the player is increasingly younger since 22% is younger than 25 years old and that the way of entering the game is, mostly,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 31 October 2023

New Jersey Office Of Attorney General

AG Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement Announce the Release of a Second Gambling Prevalence Report by Rutgers University

New Jersey Observes Week Four of Responsible Gaming Education Month by Highlighting Research into the State's Gambling Activities TRENTON - New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that results from a second study examining the prevalence of gambling in New Jersey are now available. The report, funded by the Division of Gaming…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 September 2023

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Gambling Addiction ・ 21 September 2023

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Spain’s Council of Ministers Approves New Responsible Gambling Decree

Spain's Council of Ministers has approved the latest royal decree on gambling, bringing 30 new responsible gaming measures into law. The Royal Decree of the Development of Safer Gaming Environments had been proposed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and follows last year's decree that introduced new advertising restrictions. The decree has a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 17 March 2023

North Jersey

NJ Responsible Gaming Initiative tracks bets to spot problem gambling

Ahead of a Super Bowl expected to generate $16 billion in wagers, New Jersey this week announced what it called a first-of-its-kind program requiring online betting companies to track customers' behavior for signs of problem gambling. Under the initiative launched Jan. 1, gaming platforms would mine individual data collected through sports betting…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 February 2023

Mint

Gambling sites, influencers openly flout govt advisory

More than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other macro and mid-tier influencers, are in potential violation of a government advisory as they continue to appear in advertisements of betting websites and apps and their surrogate news sites NEW DELHI: More than a dozen celebrities, including top actors, cricketers and other…

Gambling Sites ・ 26 December 2022

Burlington Gazette

Canada’s Casino Legislation Updates in 2022

iGaming, or online gambling, launched in Ontario, Canada, in April 2022. It opens the door for online gambling companies to apply for licenses from the province's Alcohol and Gaming Commission. Compared to the heavily controlled gambling industry in the past, this is a huge shift for Canada. Except as expressly permitted by individual provinces,…

Industry ・ 17 December 2022

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Spain’s DGOJ Reports Total Online Gambling Fines of €84М

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs in Spain has warned about the need for better monitoring practices in the online gambling sector. The warning comes in the context of the rise in year-on-year fines given to online gambling operators with a license to operate, according to data from the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ).…

Politics ・ 23 November 2022

Insights On India

Rules regarding online gaming

Directions: This is taken from the explained section of Indian Express. Context: A task force set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has prepared a final report of its recommendations to regulate the online gaming industry in India. What is online gaming? An online game is a video game that is either partially or…

Industry ・ 09 November 2022

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Japan issues warning reminding residents that the use of offshore online gaming sites is a crime

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) together with the Consumer Affairs Agency on Monday issued a warning across a wide range of media in which they declared the use of offshore online gaming sites as a crime. While the use of online casinos has long been illegal in Japan, there appears to have been confusion regarding the matter. Many people…

Industry ・ 31 October 2022

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Japan Issues Arrest Warning to Online Casino Site Users

Authorities in Japan have issued a warning to people in the country who use online casinos. The Consumer Affairs Agency and the National Police Agency (NPA) in Japan released a new ad campaign on Monday, explaining that the use of offshore online gambling platforms is a crime. all forms of online casinos are illegal to use While the use of online…

Incidents ・ 26 October 2022

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Japanese authorities declare online casino gambling a crime with users to be arrested

On Monday, Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) and Consumer Affairs Agency issued a warning across a wide range of media in which they declared the use of offshore, online gaming sites as a crime. The warning reads, "Have you ever heard that using online casinos as an individual is legal as long as the site is operated legally overseas? Even if an…

Incidents ・ 26 October 2022

Gaming Intelligence

Japan issues warning to online casino players

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) and National Police Agency (NPA) have warned players that they risk being arrested for playing online casino games in the country. In a new ad campaign launched this week, the two agencies reiterate that playing online casino games through offshore online gambling sites is a crime. "Even if online casinos are…

Incidents ・ 26 October 2022

Gambling News

Japan to Penalize Players at Offshore Gambling Websites

Many countries around the world are trying to protect their citizens from illegal offshore gambling websites. In China, authorities are targeting overseas destinations such as Cambodia and the Philippines and exerting soft power to shutter the offshore gambling sectors. In Australia, the Australian Communications and Media Authority is targeting…

Gambling Sites ・ 26 October 2022

Journals Of India

Online Gaming and its regulations

Of the numerous things that the pandemic has changed in our lives, an obvious one is the way we entertain ourselves. Amid the proliferation of OTT channels and the rise in viewing hours what has gone unnoticed is the burgeoning use of online gaming. The average time spent on online gaming has gone up almost 65 per cent from pre-Covid levels. More…

Industry ・ 19 October 2022

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'Refrain From Showing Online Gambling Ads': Centre Warns OTT Platforms, Digital Publishers & TV Channels

The ministry of information and broadcasting, the government of India, issued two advisories on Monday (October 3) for digital news publishers, Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms, and private television channels. The government has asked them to refrain from showing advertisements, including surrogate ads of online betting sites. The government has…

Law ・ 04 October 2022

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Innovative Pilot Tackling Gambling Harm in Ballarat

The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Ballarat locals experiencing the devastating impacts of gambling harm can get tailored treatment and support services with an innovative new programme being piloted in the region. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne, Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle and Member for…

Gambling Addiction ・ 29 July 2022

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Australia launches pilot program to tackle gambling addiction

Victoria will become the first state in Australia to launch a pilot program seeking to address gambling addiction in the jurisdiction. This comes as a response to the tectonic changes that happened in the gambling industry in the wake of the investigations into Crown Resorts and Star Entertainment Group, which raised serious questions. One of those…

Gambling Addiction ・ 28 July 2022

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Jdigital urges rethink over Spanish gambling advertising restrictions

Spain's Royal Decree on the Commercial Communications of Gambling Activities entered into force in November 2020, banning sponsorship deals with operators, with the aim of reducing minors' exposure to gambling ads. Advertising on TV and radio is also now restricted to the hours of 1am to 5am, a measure that extends to videos on YouTube, while…

Law ・ 21 July 2022

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Foreign Gambling Operators Welcome Steps towards Regulation of Indian Online Gaming Space

I&B Ministry Issues Advisory on Gambling Advertising Jul 21 (PR): An advisory was issued by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) guiding print and electronic media to avoid advertising platforms for online betting and gambling. The Ministry stated that such activities are prohibited in most of India and bring financial and…

Law ・ 21 July 2022

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Spanish Govt. to introduce bill to regulate loot boxes in video games after comparing them to gambling

The Spanish government, through the Department of Consumer Affairs, announced on Friday that it will present a bill to regulate video game loot boxes, which the Department compared to games of chance, in order to avoid addictions such as compulsive gambling and to preserve the health of players. If approved, it would be the first country in Europe…

Games ・ 07 June 2022

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Japan PM says online casinos to remain illegal, promises further crackdowns

Japanese Prime Minister Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's has promised to crack down on the use of online casinos, reiterating that they remain a "gambling crime" and insisting illegal organizations will not be tolerated. His comments, made at a Budget Committee meeting of the lower house of the Diet on 1 June, were in response to questions from…

Politics ・ 03 June 2022

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Victorian government accused of cash grab over Oz Lotto changes

The Victorian government has been accused of a cash grab after it proposed changes to Oz Lotto draws that opponents say will make it harder for people to win the jackpot. Changes to Oz Lotto mean the chance of winning the jackpot go from roughly one in 45 million to one in 63 million The state opposition has accused the government of a cash…

Lottery ・ 07 April 2022

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The 3 Biggest Partnerships in Online Gaming of the Decade

Gaming is an ever-changing industry. Aiming to reach new and more diverse markets, gaming industry giants are constantly acquiring other game developers. Whether it's to dominate the market, migrate to mobile devices, bring new games to the live casino Canada industry, these tech giants have shown they'll do whatever it takes to achieve glory. Take…

Industry ・ 30 March 2022

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Evolution Completes NetEnt Acquisition

After the expiry of its'extended acceptance period' to buy out the Stockholm-listed casino games maker, Evolution Gaming has brought its overall shareholding in NetEnt to approximately 96.8 percent of the outstanding shares. The acquisition of NetEnt by Evolution had previously been given the green light by the Competition and Markets Authority…

Industry ・ 21 January 2022

The Dubrovnik Times

How European Countries are Going to Legalize Their Gambling Markets

Europe is a rather complex continent when it comes to gambling legislation because of the sheer variance and diversity of the region. There isn't a single specific piece of legislation within the European Union that serves as blanket legislation for the countries. Rather, the countries in Europe have a very autonomous and independent approach to…

Law ・ 14 January 2022

Gambling News

Spain's CNMC Backed PRD Provisions for Gambling Restrictions

Spain's national competition authority, Comision Nacional de los Mercados y la Competencia (CNMC), expressed its support for the draft legislation for tighter online gambling regulation. The CNMC, Spain's authority that ensures markets from all sectors adhere to consumer and company standards, released a report related to the draft Royal Decree…

Law ・ 11 January 2022

Gambling Insider

Fran Thorn appointed Victorian gambling regulator Chair

Former top health bureaucrat Fran Thorn has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of Victoria's new gambling regulator. She has been appointed for three years, starting 1 January 2022, and will help establish the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). Thorn, who resigned from her role as Health Department Secretary ten years ago,…

Law ・ 23 November 2021

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Spain banishes private gambling advertising from all media

or the Spanish Government, this measure makes it possible to end gaming advertising at times or media that can easily reach Spanish teenagers. But the truth is that no Spaniard will have access to gambling advertisements operated by private companies, regardless of the age of the person sitting in front of a screen, but state lottery and gambling…

Sports ・ 31 August 2021

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Garzon warns of tougher Spanish gambling reforms

Alberto Garzon, Spain's Minister of Consumer Affairs, has warned licensed gambling incumbents to prepare for further drastic changes to the country's gambling laws, which will focus on raising all-around consumer protections and operator conduct. Appointed last year by Spain's coalition government to overhaul a fragmented gambling regime, Garzon…

Law ・ 10 August 2021

European Gaming

Is Political Tension Changing Sweden’s Gambling Laws?

Sweden has had a hectic year in the political world, with the coronavirus, the government drama, and backlash from the online gaming industry. Sweden started in 2019 with a prime minister that barely made it into office. Facing a pandemic and then heavy restrictions of gambling, he quickly began to lose support. It finally came to a head when his…

Politics ・ 02 August 2021

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Evolution Quest to Buy NetEnt Clears CMA Hurdle

Live Casino specialist Evolution (formerly Evolution Gaming) has secured regulatory approval to acquire online casino supplier NetEnt in a deal that values the latter at SEK19.6 billion (approx. $2.2 billion). Evolution announced Monday that the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given the go-ahead to the multi-billion deal. Approval…

Sports ・ 23 July 2021

iGaming Business

Spain to impose per-session loss limits in new gaming restrictions

It has made the proposal public in order to gather feedback from interested parties, who have until a deadline of 9 August to respond. The regulations set out a number of requirements and limitations for gaming operators, with a broad range of measures to be introduced into the process of registering and playing with an operator. For example, for…

Gambling Addiction ・ 16 July 2021

Lexology

In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Spain

i Legislation and jurisprudence The main laws and regulation of gambling matters on a national level are as follows. General regulationsGeneral regulations are: Gambling Act No. 13/2011, dated May 26; Royal Decree No. 1613/2011 of 14 November, establishing technical requirements for gaming activities; Royal Decree No. 1614/2011, of 14 November,…

Finance ・ 29 June 2021

Lexology

A general introduction to gambling law in Spain

According to the Spanish Act No. 13/2011, dated May 26, 2011 on gaming activities (the Gambling Act) a'gambling activity', which consequently is subject to the provisions and requirements set forth in the Gambling Act, is understood to mean any activity that involves risking sums of money or economically assessable objects on future and uncertain…

Law ・ 28 June 2021

Harlem World

From Harlem To Harare, Online Gambling Surged During The COVID-19 Pandemic

In the "it's not happening in Harlem " category, Consumer Affairs reports that COVID-19 lockdowns over the last year have significantly impacted consumers' behavior. Recent studies have found that more time at home during the pandemic has led to both positive and negative outcomes; some consumers have experienced personal growth during this time,…

Covid ・ 26 May 2021

Gambling News

Evolution Receives CMA Approval in the UK for NetEnt Deal

Evolution is a step closer to the takeover of NetEnt after the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) gave the deal a final approval. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK's watchdog responsible for fighting anti-competitive activities in the country, has approved Evolution's purchase of NetEnt in a massive £1.6 billion deal…

Live Gambling ・ 19 January 2021

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Evolution Extends Acceptance Period for NetEnt Takeover Offer

Live casino specialist Evolution Gaming has extended the period for shareholders of Swedish iGaming content supplier NetEnt to accept its takeover offer to November 20, 2020 after the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said last month that it would announce its decision on the combination by November 16. Evolution tabled a SEK19.6 billion…

Live Gambling ・ 19 January 2021

Gambling Insider

CMA gives Evolution go ahead to complete NetEnt acquisition

Evolution has received approval from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to complete its proposed acquisition of NetEnt. The supplier, who specialises in live casino, announced it made an offer in June to purchase Red Tiger owner NetEnt, in a deal worth SEK 19.6bn ($2.26bn), subject to competition approval. The Malta Competition and…

Industry ・ 19 January 2021