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ANJ issues warning over illegal online casinos on Facebook

ANJ says it is aware of several illegal operators using this method to trick players into gambling on their sites. The regulator monitors Facebook daily and is working with the social media giant over the matter. To date, ANJ has reported approximately 400 website URLs to Meta, the parent company of Facebook. This has resulted in the closure of 137…
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ANJ issues warning over illegal online casinos on Facebook
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French illegal gambling worth up to €1.5bn per year

Research published by the French gambling regulator l'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) identified 510 illegal websites generating traffic. Of these, 21 alone were estimated to generate 60% of illegal gambling traffic. The study, carried out by PwC, estimates that the gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated by illegal gambling is between €748m and…
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French illegal gambling worth up to €1.5bn per year
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PwC Scholars host ‘Freshman Fundraiser Casino Night’

Part of the event's proceeds went to Rise, a local organization offering comprehensive domestic violence resources and services. The PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Scholars hosted a "Freshman Fundraiser Casino Night" Thursday to raise money for Rise, an organization offering comprehensive domestic violence resources and services. An honors program…
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PwC Scholars host ‘Freshman Fundraiser Casino Night’
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Betpanda Casino Review in October 2023

Betpanda is a popular cryptocurrency casino that offers instant Bitcoin payouts, thousands of games, and anonymous accounts. This Betpanda Review takes a deep dive into the casino, exploring everything there is to know. Read on to determine whether Betpand is the right gambling platform for you. Betpanda is an online casino that specializes in…
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Betpanda Casino Review in October 2023
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Gambling Commission claims black market risks are 'being overstated'

A leading Gambling Commission official has suggested the risks of the black market are "being overstated". Speaking at an event held by the Danish Gambling Authority this week, the Gambling Commission's deputy chief executive Sarah Gardner said the British regulator had "a level of concern" about illegal betting, but said it had "no time" for…
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Gambling Commission claims black market risks are 'being overstated'
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Data on the crypto & gambling market in Nigeria

Nigeria's crypto and gambling market is flourishing due to the country's large population and rapid economic growth. Nigeria has a number of crypto exchanges, such as NairaEX and Binance, that allow Nigerians to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. There are also a number of online casinos that cater to Nigerian players, such as Betway Casino and 1xBet…
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Data on the crypto & gambling market in Nigeria
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How do online gaming websites protect you from hackers and cybercriminals?

Although it is often said that "crime doesn't pay", online fraud is a big business. According to recent industry reports, online fraud is at an all-time high. Indeed, a recent industry report compiled by the auditing and accounting firm PwC found that around two-thirds of the tech, media, and telecommunications businesses surveyed experienced some…
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How do online gaming websites protect you from hackers and cybercriminals?
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Gambling commission reports decrease in problem gambling despite increase in participation

The UK Gambling Commission has reported a 3% increase in gambling participation coupled with falling problem gambling rates of 0.2% in the year to March 2022. For problem gambling, this is a decrease from the previous year, which recorded a rate of 0.4% and down from 0.6% in 2020. According to the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC), in real terms,…
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Gambling commission reports decrease in problem gambling despite increase in participation
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What Makes A Certified Casino The Best Place To Play?

At the time when online casinos started new, there was spurious gambling all around. That was because of an absence of laws to regulate such activities online. Many people tried to outsmart the gambling software while casinos tried to victimize players. Hence, the initial years of online gambling were something that most people stayed away from.…
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What Makes A Certified Casino The Best Place To Play?
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BGC: Low problem gambling rates should be a “warning to ministers”

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have announced that the drop recorded by the Gambling Commission shoedw that the rate of problem gambling reached statistically 0.2% while the moderate and low risk rates are also stable at 0.9% and 1.4% respectively. While this problem gambling figure was lower than in the, the Commission said the difference…
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BGC: Low problem gambling rates should be a “warning to ministers”
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6 Tips for Finding the Best Casino Sites

Online gambling has grown fast in the last year, reaching a value of over $72 billion at the end of 2021. Statisticians attribute this staggering growth to growing concerns over gathering amongst the crowds of land-based casinos during the pandemic. It's also attributable to more leisure time, thanks to lengthy lockdowns and stay-at-home orders.…
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New Research Reveals Shocking Size of Black Market Gambling Across Europe

Research for the Betting and Gaming Council has uncovered the shocking scale of black market gambling in European countries following the introduction of strict new measures on regulated operators. The findings come from industry research and a PWC report for the BGC as the Government finalises its work on the upcoming Gambling Review and against a…
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New Research Reveals Shocking Size of Black Market Gambling Across Europe
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BGC warns black market play has doubled ahead of White Paper

The findings come from industry research and a PWC report commissioned by the BGC, which has not yet been released. It will be released in response to the Gambling White Paper, which forms part of the UK Government's Gambling Act Review. The Gambling Act Review is led by the department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. It will assess the 2005…
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BGC warns black market play has doubled ahead of White Paper
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'A dangerous crossroads': Gambling industry warns UK against heavy reform as black market swells across Europe

New data released today has revealed the shocking size of black market gambling across Europe as industry warns the government that it is "at a dangerous crossroads", urging ministers to "learn lessons from abroad" in its upcoming gambling review. According to research from the Betting and Gaming Council, British punters using unlicensed sites has…
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'A dangerous crossroads': Gambling industry warns UK against heavy reform as black market swells across Europe
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Michael Dugher: “Gambling reform cannot be hijacked by extremists' agendas”

As the long-awaited publishing of the government's white paper on gambling reforms looms on the horizon, Michael Dugher Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned MPs to'ignore extremists' trying to influence outcomes. Writing an opinion piece on parliamentary news source PoliticsHome, Dugher reiterated the need for industry…
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Michael Dugher: “Gambling reform cannot be hijacked by extremists' agendas”
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On gambling reform, the Government should ignore the extremists and stick with evidence

New figures from a YouGov poll published last week showed that fewer that one in five people would be happy to accept arbitrary checks on their finances, like accessing bank statements and pay cheques, in order to be able to have a bet. These so-called'affordability checks' are just one of a number of measures being discussed as part of the…
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On gambling reform, the Government should ignore the extremists and stick with evidence
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Gambling industry escalates campaign against affordability checks on punters

The gambling industry has stepped up its campaign against affordability checks, insisting tougher measures would drive more punters to the black market. The Betting and Gaming Council, the lobby group led by former Labour MP Michael Dugher, said that while it was in favour of enhanced spending checks, ministers should target problem gamblers rather…
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Gambling industry escalates campaign against affordability checks on punters
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Gateway Casinos Welcomes Its New CFO

One of Canada's gaming leaders Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has most recently informed that with the beginning of 2022, it has appointed a brand-new Chief Financial Officer. Starting from January 1, 2022, the position is now assumed by Queenie Wong, who is tasked with helping the company advance its growth and development strategies. The gaming…
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Gateway Casinos Welcomes Its New CFO
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Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited Appoints Queenie Wong as Chief Financial Officer

BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 4, 2022-- Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (" Gateway " or the " Company ") is pleased to announce the appointment of Queenie Wong as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2022 (subject to regulatory approvals). Ms. Wong has been employed by Gateway since 2011, previously…
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Boris Johnson must not curb personal freedom to satisfy gambling prohibitionists

One of the big arguments raging during the Covid pandemic is to what extent ministers can take action to safeguard public health while also protecting people's personal freedoms, jobs and businesses. Although not on the same scale, a similar debate bubbles away on the future of gambling regulation, with the Government expected to publish a white…
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Boris Johnson must not curb personal freedom to satisfy gambling prohibitionists
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Things You Should Know Before Joining a New Casino: A Brief Guide

Casinos are one of the best investment opportunities for novice gamblers. But it's important to know what you can expect from a casino before deciding whether or not to join. Here are 10 things you should know before joining a new casino. Casinos are big business. A survey by a leading industry analyst, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), revealed that…
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It is possible to now let's talk about Nagasaki and gambling casino Austria

SPECIALIZED REVIEW: It is possible to now let's talk about Nagasaki and gambling casino Austria Nagasaki Prefecture finalized a contract with gambling enterprises Austria Foreign Japan (CAIJ) on 30 August for any continuing growth of an integrated hotel at Huis Ten Bosch at Sasebo area, Nagasaki. But the procedures might debatable to put it mildly,…
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It is possible to now let's talk about Nagasaki and gambling casino Austria
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Rates of problem gambling are falling, but on the BGC's second anniversary, our commitment to safer gambling is stronger than ever

It's entirely fitting that the Betting and Gaming Council's second anniversary should fall during this year's Safer Gambling Week. When the BGC was established on November 6, 2019, our mission was clear: to drive up standards within the regulated betting and gaming industry and promote safer gambling. This was not just about bringing the industry…
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Rates of problem gambling are falling, but on the BGC's second anniversary, our commitment to safer gambling is stronger than ever
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SPECIAL REPORT: Where to now for Nagasaki and Casinos Austria? (part 2)

Nagasaki Prefecture signed a basic agreement with Casinos Austria International Japan (CAIJ) on 30 August for the development of an integrated resort at Huis Ten Bosch at Sasebo City, Nagasaki. But the process has been controversial to say the least, with both of CAIJ's rival bidders crying foul on the decision. In this five-part special report…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Where to now for Nagasaki and Casinos Austria? (part 2)
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Evidence from abroad shows the unregulated black market will benefit unless we get the gambling review right

In the final debate in the House of Commons before the summer recess, the Minister heading the Government's Review of Gambling, John Whittingdale, told MPs: "It is very important that we create a safe space where people are given protection if they are gambling online, but we do not want to drive them away from the regulated sector and into the…
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Evidence from abroad shows the unregulated black market will benefit unless we get the gambling review right
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Taxes on Crypto Gambling Wins

Some of the best Ethereum gambling sites will give you a great, easy way to make some money and have a fun time doing it - but they won't help you figure out how much money you might owe to the taxman from those winnings. That's right. You might think that winning money on crypto gambling sites is all fun and games - until the tax bill comes due.…
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Taxes on Crypto Gambling Wins
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The guide on how to choose an honest new online casino for Australian player

Many Australians who want to start playing at new online casinos are concerned about reliability of the gaming sites despite this question is not fully studied. However, each result of the bet of any game is formed on the server of the software provider and then is shown to the gamer. So, the online casino has nothing to do with games. But it turns…
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The guide on how to choose an honest new online casino for Australian player
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Bad beat: How the gambling industry is lobbying hard against online betting reform

Howard Reed is Director of Landman Economics. Gambling harm is a real problem in the UK. A third of a million of us are problem gamblers. On average, one problem gambler commits suicide every day. For many, years the gambling industry has been pushing against greater regulation of gambling, fearing reduced profits. In the 2010s the industry lobbied…
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Bad beat: How the gambling industry is lobbying hard against online betting reform
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UK's gambling black market has doubled since 2018: PwC

The number of British consumers gambling on unlicensed websites has doubled in the last three years, according to a new study by PwC. The report found a steep rise in customers using offshore websites, despite these platforms being less visible on Google and with little evidence of growing public awareness of black market brands. PwC said this is a…
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UK online gambling ops say they’re losing war with int’l rogues

UK gamblers doubled their use of internationally licensed online operators over the past year or so, according to a new survey by their UK-licensed rivals. On Thursday, the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) issued a 66-page report that attempts to quantify the state of'unlicensed online gambling in the UK.' The report (viewable here) was prepared by…
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UK online gambling ops say they’re losing war with int’l rogues
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UK Gambling Stakeholders Comment on PwC Black Market Report

A new PwC report analyzing the offshore gambling market in the United Kingdom has seen fewer operators but higher participation from online consumers. British sports books and gaming firms have cited a reported conducted by PwC which described the increasing impact the offshore and black markets have on the United Kingdom. According to the report,…
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UK Gambling Stakeholders Comment on PwC Black Market Report
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UK gambling regulator refutes online licensees’ black market claims

UK online gambling operators' claims of a thriving unauthorized black market are being refuted by their own regulator ahead of the government's review of gambling laws. Shortly before Christmas, the UK's Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) lobby group circulated details of a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report that claimed some 200k UK punters spent…
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UK gambling regulator refutes online licensees’ black market claims
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Identity fraud and gambling: negating the three main risks

ccording to data from PwC, some $42 billion was lost to fraud over the last few years. During 2020, a shift has occurred whereby more and more people are transacting online. Shopping, socialising, education, investing, and of course, online gambling all require the use of credit or debit cards and the submission of personal information. This is…
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UK online black market sees 27M visits in a year; BGC warns over Gambling Review

K Standards body the Betting and Gaming Council has warned about the danger posed by the illegal, online black market as it emerged UK punters visited the unregulated sites 27 million times in a year. A report by PWC revealed that 200000 customers used an unlicensed gambling operator over a 12 month period between 2018 and 2019, staking around 1.4…
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