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Trends in the evolution of mobile online casinos

Mobile games have always had some dose of randomness to them. Even Snake on Nokia mobile phones put the food pellet in a random spot on the screen. However, mobile casinos have taken randomness to the next level, making it an integral part of gameplay. Besides that, they have been showing distinct evolutionary trends in the last decade. They became…
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EGBA raises concerns over Italy's increased online gambling license fees proposal

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed concern over Italy's proposed online gambling license fees, warning that the increase could exacerbate the country's existing black-market problem. The Italian decree, currently under discussion in the Council of Ministers, introduces significant changes to the online gambling sector,…
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EGBA backs Finland's plan to end online gambling monopoly and establish a licensing system

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its support to Finland's Ministry of the Interior in its plan to end the country's online gambling monopoly and establish a licensing system. EGBA described the move as a "crucial milestone"for the only EU member state still operating an exclusive monopoly regime. Earlier this week,…
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EGBA backs Finland's plan to end online gambling monopoly and establish a licensing system
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Online casinos: How to create a successful business project with iGaming experts BetB2B

Playtech is considered to be the creator of virtual gambling. They specialized in developing games and software for gaming clubs. "In 2001 the company launched its first online casino product, which marked the beginning of the development of a separate entertainment industry in the online sector. The developers offered users the opportunity to play…
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Norwegian Gambling Authority steps up oversight of online casinos

In a bid to further regulate the online casino market including the rapidly growing crypto gambling and reduce illegal gambling, the Norwegian gambling authority, Lotteritilsynet, has intensified its efforts to enforce existing regulations. The authority is closely monitoring nine banks in Norway to ensure compliance. It has also banned banks from…
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Norwegian Gambling Authority steps up oversight of online casinos
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Norway monitors banks over illegal gambling transactions

National laws state banks in Norway cannot allow deposits into and withdrawals from sites without a licence. This is in accordance with Section 5 of the Norway Gambling Act. Lotteritilsynet did not say whether the banks in question breached this ban, nor did it reveal their identities. However, the regulator did confirm it will put in place…
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Norway monitors banks over illegal gambling transactions
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EGBA calls on Norway to replace online gambling monopoly with licensing system

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged Norway to transition from its current gambling monopoly to a licensing system for online gambling. In a statement, EGBA said that such a shift would align with the current European trend, as many European countries have already adopted licensing systems to prioritize "player safety within…
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What is RNG in Casino Games?

Online casino players will come across the phrase RNG when starting out on their gaming journey, but what exactly does casino RNG mean? RNG stands for Random Number Generator. It is a computer program that generates random numbers and sequences to determine the outcome of casino games. RNGs are used in many other contexts, including video games and…
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Booming online casino markets worldwide

In 2023, online gaming is more popular than ever and after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns saw major losses in jobs and revenue, business at land-based casinos is also booming. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), last year a record-breaking amount of money was gambled away in the U.S., with the nation's commercial casinos and legal…
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Slotegrator analysis: What online businesses will be popular in 2023?

The constant growth of online businesses attracts entrepreneurs around the world: lower operating costs, the ability to reach players in a variety of markets, and modern promotion opportunities make online casinos and sportsbooks a highly viable business model. Ayvar Gabidullin, Business Development Manager at Slotegrator, shares his expert take on…
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Europe Thinks About Introducing a Standardized List of Problem Gambling Markers

These markers would be used by casinos to flag players who show early signs of problem gambling. Today operators, especially in heavily regulated markets, do use tools to spot addictive behavior, but there's no general set of standards. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), backed by academics and experts, calls for the European…
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Europe Thinks About Introducing a Standardized List of Problem Gambling Markers
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EGBA calls for standardization of gambling harm in Europe

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has pitched a proposal last week seeking to standardize the way gambling harm is established across different markets in Europe. The proposal was pitched to the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) to move on a pan-European level. Essentially, EGBA is calling for the establishment of…
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EGBA releases statement welcoming the publication of Ireland's Gambling Regulation Bill

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has shared a statement welcoming the publication of Ireland's Gambling Regulation Bill. The trade association, which represents Europe's leading online gambling operators, called the publication "a significant milestone in the Irish government's efforts to modernize the country's gambling…
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EGBA releases statement welcoming the publication of Ireland's Gambling Regulation Bill
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EGBA Welcomes the Publication of Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill

The Irish Parliament has published the long-anticipated Gambling Regulation Bill. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), representing Europe's leading online gambling operators, welcomed the publication of the Bill, which marks a significant milestone in the Irish government's efforts to modernise the country's gambling…
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EGBA Welcomes the Publication of Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill
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The innovation playground: How is gambling affecting the digital economy?

Driven by high competition and even higher demand, online casinos and sportsbooks have to stay on the cutting edge of innovation if they want to stay in business at all. And just as new technologies adapt to iGaming, the industry in turn influences the direction that innovation takes. In his latest analysis, Dmytro Kryvorchuk, Sales Team Lead…
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New EGBA Report: Personalised Safer Gambling Communication Sees Massive Growth in 2021

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has published its annual Sustainability Report 2021/2022. The report focuses on the progress made by EGBA and its members in promoting and creating a safer and more sustainable gambling environment. According to the report, there is an increase of 700% in the number of personalised and targeted…
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Regulated markets and responsible gambling are inseparable

Working in regulated markets means operators must implement responsible gambling and social responsibility measures across the board and regardless of the cost, says Pavlos Sideris, director of Double Up Media. In recent years gambling jurisdictions, both new and old, have significantly increased their responsible gambling regulations and…
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Regulated markets and responsible gambling are inseparable
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Tipwin and Mybet join Mernov as Germany’s only online slots licensees

Tipwin - a well-known sports betting operator in the country - is now also allowed to offer slots, on a new gaming section of its website. Online-first operator Mybet has also secured a licence, through its owner Ruleo Alpenland. A previous iteration of Mybet had filed for insolvency in 2018, before the brand was revived under new ownership, with a…
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In the UK, 35% of 16-24 year olds gamble online often, Evangelical Focus

A recently released survey by the UK Gambling Commission shows that online gambling is at its highest ever rate in the country. Researchers have interviewed 4018 people over 16 across the UK on four occasions between June 2021 and March 2022, to conclude that 43% of the respondents had gambled in general in the previous four weeks, which was a drop…
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The Finnish gambling act designed to protect problem gamblers, or ensure a state monopoly?

The first of the reforms introduce payment blocks for any iGaming operator advertising for Finnish players except for state-owned monopolies. On top of this identification will be rolled out to extend to land-based slots, which currently sit outside of the monopolies' control. The last major changes are that advertising by private individuals,…
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The Finnish gambling act designed to protect problem gamblers, or ensure a state monopoly?
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Most Popular Casino Games To Play In 2022

Online casinos are one of the fastest growing sectors in entertainment, with year on year growth for the industry. Thanks to things like lockdowns and the rise of new technology, the recent growth has been pretty significant. This growth is mainly down to the popularity of the games that are played. But what could be the most popular casino games…
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EU Sees Major Gambling Brands Ads Halved on IPR-Infringing Sites in 2021

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the 55% decrease in advertising from major gambling brands in the EU being placed on websites which infringe upon intellectual property rights. The reduction was reported by the European Union's Intellection Property Office (EUIPO) in a new study. The study found, during 2021,…
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Europe's Online Gambling Growth Boosts Entire Industry

FN Media Group Presents Microsmallcap.com Market Commentary NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a year-end data report released by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) in partnership with H2 Gambling Capital, in Europe is expected to grow by 19% this year, to US$99.5 billion gross gaming revenue (GGR). The growth in…
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Germany’s new regulations will finally allow online casino licensing in 2021

With the new Interstate Treaty on Gambling going into effect as of July 1, allowing the licensing of online casinos and sportsbooks, the Slotegrator's analyst explains what to expect from the new regulation and what aspects of iGaming business it covers, including player protection and advertising. He also provides with a more detailed overview of…
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Germany’s new regulations will finally allow online casino licensing in 2021
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Europe’s gambling revenues expected to grow 7.5% in 2021, down 13% on pre-pandemic levels

Europe's total gambling revenue will increase by 7.5% this year to €87.2bn gross gaming revenue (GGR), but total gambling market revenue is down by 13% compared to 2019 levels, as Europe's land-based gambling sector continues to feel the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, according to an end-of-year data report published by the European Gaming and…
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Europe’s gambling revenues expected to grow 7.5% in 2021, down 13% on pre-pandemic levels
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2021 Europe Gambling Revenue to Rise 7.5%, Says EGBA

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) expects Europe's total gambling revenue to increase by 7.5% to €87.2bn ($98.5bn) gross gambling revenue (GGR) in 2021. Brussels-based EGBA took to Twitter to share its year-end data report published Wednesday in partnership with H2 Gambling Capital. The positive outlook for 2021 skews somewhat when…
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2021 Europe Gambling Revenue to Rise 7.5%, Says EGBA
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Europe’s gambling revenues projected to increase by 7.5% in 2021

An end-of-year data report by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), in partnership with H2 Gambling Capital, has stated that Europe's total gambling revenue is set to increase by 7.5% to €87.2bn ($98.5bn) in 2021. This includes a 19% growth in the online market. Overall, however, gambling revenue is down by 13% when compared to 2019…
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Europe’s gambling revenues projected to increase by 7.5% in 2021
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Europe’s gambling revenues will increase in 2021

Gaming News 22 December 2021 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Europe's total gambling market revenue will increase by 7.5% in 2021, driven by 19% growth in the online market. But total gambling market revenue is down by 13% compared to 2019, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to restrict land-based gambling activity.Brussels, 22 December 2021 - Europe's total…
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Finnish parliament passes gambling reforms at first reading

Reforms in the act include the introduction of payment blocking for any operators other than monopoly Veikkaus. In addition, mandatory identification - already introduced to Veikkaus slots earlier this year - will also extend to all forms of gambling. This is expected to be implemented no later than 2024. Marketing regulations would also change…
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New Study: Ten EU Member States Strengthened Consumer Protection Rules for Online Gambling Since 2018, But Significant Fragmentation and Gaps Remain

A new study has found 10 EU Member States have made progress in strengthening their consumer protection rules for online gambling since 2018, although significant fragmentation and gaps in how these rules are implemented still remain. The study, published by the City, University of London (CUL), reviewed specific aspects of the consumer protection…
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New Study: Ten EU Member States Strengthened Consumer Protection Rules for Online Gambling Since 2018, But Significant Fragmentation and Gaps Remain
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The future of ID verification for online casinos

Identity verification is a necessary step for new players when signing up for an online casino account. Manually checking documents can take time and drive players away, but technological advances are streamlining the process - and new forms of ID could make it even faster. Before a new player can bet on a match or take a spin on a slot machine,…
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European gaming regulation in the nearest future?

Scified2021-10-30 14:15:482021-10-30 14:15:48https major goal of European gaming regulation is to provide the most precise and up-to-date laws possible. It is past time for individuals involved in the gambling industry on this continent to be aware of current trends in European gaming legislation. Then we got in touch with Exycasinos experts and…
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EGBA Welcomes Progress on Irish Gambling Regulations

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the Irish government's proposals to establish a regulatory authority and a national self-exclusion register for gambling. On October 21, Ireland's Minister of State for Law Reform, Youth Justice and Immigration, James Browne TD, published the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation…
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EGBA Welcomes Progress on Irish Gambling Regulations
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It's a yes: EGBA welcomes new regulatory proposal for online gambling in Ireland

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed new proposals in establishing dedicated regulations for online gambling in Ireland. EGBA is especially behind the proposal to establish a regulatory authority for gambling and the ideals of a national self-exclusion register, to clamp down on gambling harm and allow anyone experiencing…
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It's a yes: EGBA welcomes new regulatory proposal for online gambling in Ireland
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EGBA calls for widest support of European Safer Gambling Week

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has called on all gambling organisations to support the launch of its inaugural European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW) - hosted from 1-to-7 November. ESGW seeks to establish an annual cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling across Europe's regulated online gambling markets During the week,…
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EGBA calls for widest support of European Safer Gambling Week
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European Safer Gambling Week, 1-7 November 2021

Fostering a Stronger Culture of Safer Gambling in Europe 1-7 November 2021 The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), and its partners, invite you to join us for the inaugural European Safer Gambling Week (ESGW) on 1-7 November 2021. The theme of this first ESGW is "Fostering a Stronger Culture of Safer Gambling in Europe". ESGW is an…
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European Safer Gambling Week, 1-7 November 2021
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The Gambling Regulations in Europe

Although the EU is essentially united as a commercial bloc, its gambling regulations differ slightly from country to country. As the Schengen accord allows broad mobility between EU member states, some players might be confused by what they can play - and where. You are free to travel across the borders - so long as you keep in mind that the rules…
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Sustainable Gambling Conference commitment from Kindred Group

Prominent iGaming operator Kindred Group has announced that it is currently hosting the Sustainable Gambling Conference for a sixth consecutive year featuring a particular focus on how firms can implement safer and more responsible gambling practices. The Swedish firm used an official press release to detail that the virtual event is currently…
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Online gaming separation confirmed by Belgian court

In Belgium and the Constitutional Court has reportedly affirmed an earlier ruling to annul a section of the nation's Gambling Act of 1999 and prohibit locally-licensed iGaming operators from offering sportsbetting and online casino games via the same domain. According to a Monday report from iGamingBusiness.com, the ruling from the nation's highest…
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Online gaming separation confirmed by Belgian court
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Belgian law change mandates separation of online gaming products

The act had largely been replaced by a 2019 equivalent, meaning there is little change beyond confirming the separation of online gaming (A+) and online betting (F1+) product verticals. The ruling from the Constitutional Court came after a previous 2018 ruling on whether licensees could offer different categories of game - such as sports betting…
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France Launches Public Review of Gambling Advertising

The French gambling regulator has launched a public consultation regarding gambling advertising. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The French gambling regulator has launched a nationwide public consultation looking at the advertising practices of gambling operators. ANJ has made this decision on the back of what it has labeled as "advertising pressure"…
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What to expect from the casino market in summer 2021

Over the past year, the way the world does business has evolved in an incredibly short space of time. While many industries have been hard hit by a lack of visitors to physical stores, the online casino sector has continued to flourish. According to the European Gaming and Betting Association, the EU makes up around 50% of the global online betting…
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Flutter joins European Gaming and Betting Association to promote safer gambling

uropean betting operator Flutter Entertainment, with brands such as Paddy Power, Betfair, PokerStars, and Sky Betting & Gaming, has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), the Brussels-based trade association representing the leading online gambling operators established, licensed and regulated within the EU. Flutter is one of…
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Online casino regulations updated in Germany, the Netherlands

The gambling sector in Europe and worldwide is thriving, fuelled by technological developments and changing lifestyles. According to the European Gaming and Betting Association, last year, the European market registered a gross revenue of €75.9bn - with the online casino revenue increasing by seven per cent, from €24.5bn in 2019 to €26.3bn in…
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Online casino regulations updated in Germany, the Netherlands
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Veikkaus to open redundancy discussions with 830 staff

In addition to the redundancies, Veikkaus said that, the terms of the employment contracts with around 330 employees "may change substantially". However, the business added that it may be able to keep some people employed by directing them towards new openings in Veikkaus, particularly at its upcoming Casino Tampere property, where it expects to…
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Adex Releases a Report on Ad Fraud Targeting Gambling Campaigns

Adex, the expert in fraud-free advertising released a new report. The report provides an insight into ad frauds, affecting the online gambling industry. Expert in fraud-free advertising, Adex released a new report, identifying ad frauds impacting gambling campaigns. Conducted over 5 months, the study analyzed 4 key gambling industry operators,…
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EGBA cites industry progress on safer gambling duties

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has reported that its members are "significantly stepping up their safer gambling efforts" towards their customers, including the greater deployment of tools and increased communications to promote safer gambling. The comments come in the group's Sustainability Report 2020/21, which aims to support…
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EGBA commits to increased safer gambling in new Sustainability Report

The CEOs of the member companies of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have committed to increasing safer gambling efforts across Europe's online gambling sector. In the body's first-ever annual Sustainability Report, EGBA members have committed to the greater deployment of safer gambling tools and increased communications. The…
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EGBA commits to increased safer gambling in new Sustainability Report
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EGBA Requests that the Expert Group on Gambling is Re-established

The European Gaming and Betting Association has backed gaming authorities from EU member states in appealing for the EU Expert Group on Gambling to be re-established. Online Gambling in the EU There is no sector-specific EU regulation in the area of gaming services. The European Court of Justice has declared that the way EU countries manage their…
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Norway presents new Gambling Act to combat unlicensed gambling

Last June, Norway's Minister of Culture and Gender Equality presented a new Gambling Act, with the main aim of helping the country combat unlicensed gambling. "With this law we are taking a harder line than before. Why? Because we have had enough," said Minister Abid Raja when presenting the new law. The new bill - originally proposed in June 2020…
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Germany launches iGaming under the New State Treaty on Gambling

In Germany and the New State Treaty on Gambling (GluNeuRStV) reportedly came into force yesterday so as to revolutionize the local iGaming market by allowing licensed operators to legally offer a range of online poker and video slot games. According to a Thursday report from the news domain at iGamingBusiness.com, the legislation was years in the…
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Germany Approves Controversial iGaming Tax Bill, Takes Effect From July 1

The controversial' GlüNeuRStv' (Glücksspielneuregulierungstaatsvertrag) which is the new German state treaty on gambling was approved by the Finance Committee this week. The bill was put together by the Bundesrat which is the Federal Council in Germany and it received a lot of opposition from online casino stakeholders as they felt the bill was…
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Germany Approves Controversial iGaming Tax Bill, Takes Effect From July 1
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The house always wins in online gambling

The return of international football tournaments in front of a live crowd is worth cheering, with the star power of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe bringing fans out in droves to bars and pubs eager to make up for a lost pandemic year. Less cheerful is the fact many fans remain glued to their screens wherever they are judging by the boom…
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EGBA supports request to re-establish EU Expert Group on gambling

he Chairperson of the Dutch Gambling Authority, René Jansen has confirmed, at a webinar on Thursday morning, that a group of gambling authorities, from 14 EU Member States, has written to the European Commission to formally request the reestablishment of the Commission-mandated EU Expert Group on Gambling. The European Gaming and Betting…
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EGBA Urges Germany to Reconsider Online Casino Tax Proposal

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has warned that the proposal by the German Bundesrat to introduce a 5.3% tax on online poker and slots stakes would undermine the key aim of the country's new online gambling regulations to direct online poker and slots customers into a regulated market. EGBA suggests that the tax measure would…
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EGBA Urges Germany to Reconsider Online Casino Tax Proposal
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Brexit deal still brings data flow concerns for online gambling companies, EGBA warns

he European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), a Brussels-based gaming industry trade body, has warned the European Union and UK government that current Brexit arrangements carry operational and business concerns for the online gambling sector. On 24 December, the EU and UK agreed to a post-Brexit trade deal which outlines their future…
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EGBA Expresses its Concerns About Consequences of Brexit on Online Gambling Industry

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed its concerns regarding Britain's exit from the European Union. It stated that Brexit had many unresolved issues that might have an impact on the online gambling industry in the region. The interim agreement of data transfers between the EU and the UK is set to expire in less than six…
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Veikkaus: Slot ID controls will cut player losses by €300m

Finnish gambling monopoly Veikkaus will customers to verify their identity to play its slots as of tomorrow (12 January), part of a series of player protection measures which the operator expects to cut player losses by up to €300m. Under the new system, players must use a virtual identification card available on their phone, to log in before…
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EGBA Urges Finland to Fix its Gambling Policy

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged the Finnish government to "fix" its gambling policy by bringing an end to Veikkaus' monopoly in the country. EGBA pointed out Finland is the only European Union member state that still maintains a gambling monopoly. "Yet these days you are more likely to hear criticisms of Veikkaus and…
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EGBA Urges Finland to Fix its Gambling Policy