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Dominican Republic issues new online gambling regulation

On 26 March 2024, the Dominican Republic issued Resolution 136-2024. This will now see a new regulatory regime for online casino and sports betting. The resolution has been issued by the Dominican Republic's Ministry of Finance. The new set of measures will be supervised by the Dirección de Casinos y Juegos de Azar (Directorate of Casinos and…

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Navigating the Transition: Curaçao's New Online Gaming Portal

The government of Curaçao has today established an Online Gaming Portal The Online Gaming Portal is intended for: Application for online gaming licences under the existing law, namely, the National Ordinance on Offshore Games of Hazard (Landsverordening buitengaatse hazardspelen, P.B. 1993, no. 63) (hereinafter the " NOOGH "), whereby operators…

Industry ・ 02 November 2023

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Why have Poland Casino Businesses faced controversy for many years?

Gambling activities in Poland are controversial and monopolized. The November 19th, 2009, Act regulates all Polish gaming. The Act stipulates only four kinds of gambling games. These are betting, slot machines, card games, and games of chance. Although the gambling Act defines each game type further, it has not addressed some vital matters…

Law ・ 28 February 2023

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Government approves publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill

The publication of the Gambling Regulation Bill (the Bill) has just been approved by the Government. Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that the Bill has been designed to meet the challenges of gambling responsibly in the 21 century and endeavours to "take a responsible approach to balancing the freedom to gamble with the safeguards to protect people…

Law ・ 17 November 2022

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The reality of gambling addiction is truly devastating

IRISH people are among the biggest ­gamblers in Europe. We lose on average about €300 for every adult annually, making us the ­fourth-biggest betters in the EU. A Health Research Board report last year said there are an estimated 12000 adults in Ireland who are problem gamblers - and a further 125000 people considered to be "at-risk" gamblers. And…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 September 2022

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Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill

On 19 October 2021 the Irish Government approved the publication of the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill (the "General Scheme" ) which sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (the "Authority" ). On 17 May 2022 the Joint Committee on Justice (the "Committee" )…

Law ・ 19 May 2022

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A general introduction to gambling law in Ireland

Many forms of gambling have been regulated in Ireland for centuries. Irish law distinguishes primarily between three main forms of gambling: betting, gaming and lotteries. Betting Betting is governed by the Betting Act 1931, as amended by the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015 (the Betting Acts). The word'bet' is not defined in Irish law. Instead, the…

Law ・ 11 May 2022

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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Ireland

i Legislation and jurisprudence There are a number of different, parallel legislative regimes that control and regulate gambling in Ireland: the Betting Acts, which govern betting in Ireland; the Gaming and Lotteries Acts, which govern gaming, lotteries and other similar activities; the National Lottery Act 2013, which governs the Irish National…

Finance ・ 11 May 2022

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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Malta

i Legislation and jurisprudence As of March 2021, the legislative framework governing gaming in Malta consists of the Gaming Act, Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta and subsidiary legislation 583.03-583.12. The MGA has also issued a number of directives and guidance notes between 2018 and 2021, which are binding on licensees and provide additional…

Finance ・ 11 May 2022

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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Belgium

i Legislation and jurisprudence The legal and regulatory framework is essentially built around the two pillars of the gambling policy: one set of rules applies to lotteries and another to games of chance (in the strict sense of the word). Games of chance are regulated by the Act, which is further implemented by a number of Royal Decrees. The…

Finance ・ 11 May 2022

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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in United Kingdom

i Legislation and jurisprudence The law on gambling in Great Britain is set out in the GA (as amended) and, for the National Lottery, under the National Lottery etc. Act 1993. Taxation of gambling is dealt with under the annual Finance Act, which makes amendments to the Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981. There are more than 70 statutory…

Finance ・ 11 May 2022

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Is it legal to play in a casino in Ireland

21 April 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Who is responsible for regulating gambling in Ireland? Are players really allowed to gamble legally? and what is the government's attitude towards online gambling? Many people in Ireland love gambling entertainment, so it's not surprising that it's legal here. The horse racing, sports betting and…

Lottery ・ 21 April 2022

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What makes a well-regulated gambling industry?

Gambling is an activity that has been popular for centuries in the UK and around the world. Hundreds of thousands of people enjoy playing casino games each year and the way in which these games can be enjoyed has changed and adapted with the times. While land-based casino venues were once very popular, many players now prefer to play online casino…

Strategy Guide ・ 21 December 2021

The Cork Ireland

Are Online Casinos Here to Stay in Ireland?

12 November 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie For several years, online gambling was illegal in Ireland. However, in 2015, the Betting Amendment Act was passed. This paved the way for betting operators to offer services via the internet to Irish players. Today, Irish players can enjoy all forms of online gambling, including casino gaming. But…

Lottery ・ 13 November 2021

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Laws and Features of Gambling Business in Ireland

Gambling commissions such as the one in the UK are authoritative regulatory bodies, but they don't govern Northern Ireland. This territory operates under a single law that dates back to before the 1990s - and casino games, betting, and lottery are all included in it. However, certain online casino Ireland operators are taking advantage of this…

Lottery ・ 02 November 2021

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Will Ireland create an online gambling authority?

The prospect of Ireland having a fully regulated online gambling market has been on the cards for years. There have been several projections forecasting new laws and legislation, but many setbacks have caused a delay to this coming to fruition. However, it's still widely believed that regulation will happen. The Programme for Government, and the…

Law ・ 23 October 2021

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Gambling regulator legislation published

Legislation to facilitate the establishment of a gambling regulator was published by the Government this afternoon. It seeks to replace an "outdated, fragmented" legal framework that currently underpins the sector, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne explained. The gambling sector has seen significant growth over the past…

Law ・ 21 October 2021

The Cork Ireland

Why Is Ireland Overhauling Its Gambling Legislation

13 September 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Ireland has a long history of gambling. While many countries are still in the conversations on whether or not to let gambling industries operate on their lands, Ireland has had many forms of gambling regulated for centuries already. However, despite having a regulated gambling industry, the Irish…

Law ・ 13 September 2021

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Belgium Approves Royal Decree for Gambling Player Protection

Last Friday, Belgium's Council of Ministers approved amendments to the'Royal Decree on Games of Chance and the Protection of Players' (1999). Belgium's Minister of Justice and Deputy Prime Minister, Vincent Van Quickenborne, proposed new draft amendments to Belgium's'Royal Decree on Games of Chance and the Protection of Players' (1999), and the…

Gaming Authorities ・ 27 July 2021

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Nairobi targets jackpot in new casino, gaming fees

The cost of operating gaming and betting services in Nairobi is set to rise further after a new law came into effect, handing City Hall the leeway to charge higher fees. The new levies, contained in the Nairobi City County Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2021 will see casino operators dig deeper into their pockets to operate their gaming…

Winnings ・ 08 June 2021

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A general introduction to gambling law in Lithuania

The definitions pertaining to gambling are provided in the Gaming Law (the Law). Gaming is defined as the playing of a game or mutual betting in accordance with established regulations where the participants seek to win money by voluntarily risking the amount they bet and where winnings or losses depend on chance, an occurrence of any event or the…

Law ・ 29 June 2021

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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Latvia

Latvia gained full independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. The country's gambling industry was largely unregulated before this time. In 1998, government officials here established the first true set of gambling laws, named the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Authority. That year, the government created the Control Department to oversee the…

Finance ・ 28 June 2021

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In review: licensing and taxation of gambling activities in Switzerland

i Legislation and jurisprudence The federal Gaming Act was adopted by the Swiss parliament in September 2017 and subsequently a referendum organised by an alliance of youth parties. The Gaming Act was adopted by the voters in June 2018 and entered into effect on 1 January 2019. Apart from a few exceptions defined in the law, the act serves as the…

Finance ・ 06 July 2021

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A general introduction to gambling law in Switzerland

In January 2019, a comprehensive legislative overhaul entered into effect. The revised gaming legislation does not define'games of chance' or'gambling'. Instead, it uses'money games' as the key overarching notion that also refers to the legislative scope: the Gaming Act (or literally, the'Act on Money Games') deals with a wide range of games that…

Law ・ 06 July 2021

Times Of Malta

What is a Malta Gaming Authority licence and which casinos can be licensed?

The fans of gambling are interested in choosing reliable institutions to play at. Those that use original software, conduct games honestly with good returns, pay out winnings without a hitch, protect players' data, and offer favourable conditions for customers can be found at Australian online casino list and are most popular among gamblers. Such…

Malta ・ 15 March 2023