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Regulation and legislation in the field of casinos: a comparative analysis of international approaches

Digital gambling is a global phenomenon. Take Canada as an example. In this country, you can discover the best paying online casinos at casinofiables.com with loads of options and attractive gaming offers. These websites contribute to the development of the industry with their hard-to-believe offers. Bonus promotions are one of them. In Canada,…

Law ・ 31 July 2023

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The number 1 alternative to the Curacao online gambling license

The Curacao gambling license is in a state of flux, leaving many operators unsure of where to get licensed. But there are other options, including one in particular which offers more benefits than Curacao, says iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson in his latest analytical article. If you want to open an online gambling business, you need an…

Law ・ 01 March 2023

Casino Guru

FATF raises concerns about gambling weaknesses in EU

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international watchdog that observes AML and CFT breaches in countries across the world, has published a detailed report with the European Commission in which it detailed a number of "weak spots" that the gambling industry in the European Union must begin to address in order to ensure that its products and…

Covid ・ 04 November 2022

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Proving the source of wealth at an online casino

Casinos will ask for information about their players when necessary, but is it normal for them to ask for proof of source of funds? The answer is yes. Proof of source of funds at an online casino is important due to a number of laws, directives and the security of the player and the gaming site. Many new casino players may be surprised at how…

Malta ・ 03 November 2022

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Money laundering: EU ups online gambling risk to highest level

The European Commission carries out periodic supra-national risk assessments, determining the risk of money laundering and terrorist financing across the European Union in various sectors. The 2022 edition is the third such risk assessment, after previous versions in 2017 and 2019. "As with the previous reports, this third edition analyses the…

Incidents ・ 02 November 2022

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Cambodia seeks to boost tourism with 70 casino license renewals

Days after more than 40 people made an intrepid crossing from Cambodia and swam through the Mekong River back to Vietnam, the country is attempting to give a boost to its gaming sector and casino industry. The Khmer Times cited information by the General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia which confirmed that…

Travel ・ 25 August 2022

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Money laundering: ECOWAS agency fingers Nigerian casinos

The West African financial intelligence agency, Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering, has said 300 casinos operating in Nigeria may be involved in money laundering. This is as Nigeria is battling to stem terrorism financing amid the escalating attacks by terrorists from the Islamic State West Africa Province. The body,…

Incidents ・ 31 July 2022

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Canada’s casino growth forecast 2022

While the North American casino market has trailed behind its European counterparts for a few years, the industry has recently gone through a tremendous period of growth. From brick-and-mortar casinos licensed by local provinces, to the emergence of online casinos, Canadians from across the country are embracing the latest online casino…

Industry ・ 04 February 2022

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"We have no doubt that the metaverse will change the online gambling sector forever"

During an exclusive interview with Yogonet, Fast OffShore's founding partner Ron Mendelson, expert consultant for the iGaming industry, overall assessment of the industry's recovery coming out of the pandemic and how it boosted iGaming as people embraced more digital habits. He offered a global panorama and further explained the various advances…

Industry ・ 25 December 2021

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Malta moves to further streamline online gambling license requirements

In his new column for Yogonet, the iGaming industry consultant analyzes and delves into Malta Gaming Authority's recently announced new compliance protections and amendments to the gambling legal framework. Malta, one of the world's most popular online gambling licensing jurisdictions, has announced amendments to the gambling legal framework. It…

Law ・ 15 November 2021

Yogonet

Projections for the gambling industry for 2022

In a new exclusive column for Yogonet, Ron Mendelson analyzes the global market in the post-pandemic scenario: the effects of COVID-19 at a worldwide scale, the game-changing factors it brought about for the industry, the new markets that have risen during 2021, as well as new technologies and currencies that have taken over the gambling…

Industry ・ 15 November 2021

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Cambodia casino biz with high risk of illicit activity: U.S. govt

Proliferation of casino licences in Cambodia has increased the risk of money-laundering and other financial crimes in that country, says an advisory report from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and U.S. Department of Commerce. "The UN Office on Drugs and Crime noted that between 2014 and 2019, casino licences in…

Covid ・ 12 November 2021

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Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Imbert: Gambling sector vulnerable to criminals

FINANCE Minister Colm Imbert has said the lack of proper safeguards in the local gambling sector, make it vulnerable to the nefarious agenda of criminals. Imbert also said as part of new legislative measures to properly regulate the sector, internet gambling will not be allowed in Trinidad and Tobago. He made these statements as he opened debate on…

Industry ・ 25 June 2021