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Australia proposes online self-exclusion register to reduce gambling harm

The Australian federal government will move to legislate an online national self-exclusion register to allow people to ban themselves from all online betting sites and apps in one go.

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Swedish court clarifies legal requirements for gambling advertising

The Swedish Patent and Market Court has backed the Consumer Ombudsman and ruled that Global Gaming’s marketing of its Ninja Casino brand was in breach of the country’s gambling legislation.

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Florida proposal would allow sports betting online and at kiosks

Florida Senator Jeff Brandes has filed three bills this week which aim to legalise and regulate sports betting in the state.

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Australian regulator begins blocking online casino websites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is asking the country’s internet service providers to block access to two widely complained about online casinos.

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Netherlands

Opening of regulated Netherlands iGaming market postponed

The opening of the Netherlands’ regulated online gambling market is being pushed back by six months in order to give lawmakers more time to establish secondary regulations.

The country’s new remote gambling act was expected to come into force on July 1st, 2020, with the launch of licensed operations planned for [...]

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South Australia to provide extra funding to help problem gamblers

The government of South Australia has introduced new reforms that will see additional funds injected into the state’s Gamblers Rehabilitation Fund to support people at risk of gambling related harm.

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Ballot measure proposed to allow sports betting in California

A coalition of Native American tribes in California have proposed a constitutional amendment to legalise sports betting at the state’s racetracks and tribal casinos.

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HKJC stable staff among 21 arrested for illegal bookmaking in Hong Kong

Anti-corruption authorities in Hong Kong have disrupted an illegal bookmaking syndicate with ties to horse racing.

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Netherlands

Netherlands regulator outlines iGaming licensing requirements

Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has released further information about the application requirements for the upcoming licensing process.

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Australia set to begin ISP blocking of unlicensed iGaming sites

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is stepping up its fight against unlicensed online gambling websites by blocking access to Australian consumers.

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Colorado

Colorado latest US state to legalise sports betting

Colorado voters have narrowly approved a ballot measure to regulate sports betting.

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British parliamentary group calls for £2 online slot stake limit and tighter regulations

Britain’s Gambling Related Harm All-Party Parliamentary Group called on the government Monday to introduce a £2 maximum stake limit for online slot games, similar to the maximum stake limit introduced for fixed-odds betting terminals.

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