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Northern Ireland seeking views on gambling regulation

Northern Ireland has launched a public consultation on gambling regulations as it considers future legislation.

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Tennis authorities to remove live scoring data for lowest ranked events

The Tennis Integrity Supervisory Board and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) have agreed to remove official live scoring data for $15k events, the lowest level of tournaments on the ITF circuit.

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Dutch House approves changes to gambling rules

The Netherlands House of Representatives adopted a number of gambling-related motions Tuesday, including a proposal to prohibit gambling advertising during the day.

The House voted in favour of a motion to prevent all gambling advertising, excluding lotteries, from being broadcast between 6am and 9pm each day, extending the previously agreed 7pm [...]

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Sweden sets out new criteria to combat illegal gambling

Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has called on industry suppliers to avoid serving unlicensed online gaming operators, while warning licensed operators to ensure that other brands within their group are not engaged in illegal activity.

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British Columbia gambling regulator set to gain greater independence

The government of the Canadian province of British Columbia plans to introduce legislation to modernize the province’s Gaming Control Act and transition the gambling regulator to a new body.

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Missouri set to revisit sports betting legalisation

Lawmakers in Missouri have pre-filed legislation to legalise and regulate sports betting.

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New Zealand racing industry reform enters final stage

The government of New Zealand is nearing the completion of its racing industry reforms with the first reading of the Racing Industry Bill in parliament Tuesday.

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Netherlands gambling regulator introduces age verification rule

Online gaming operators active in the Netherlands gambling market will have to abide by a new age verification requirement effective 1 January 2020.

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Australian banks launch consultation on credit card use in gambling

The Australian Banking Association has released a consultation paper on the use of credit cards for gambling.

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New survey reveals decline in gambling participation in Sweden

Research by Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has revealed a decline in the number of gamblers in the country over the past 12 months following re-regulation.

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NJ regulator issues $158,536 in penalties for iGaming violations

New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has handed out $158,536 in fines and penalties to licensed iGaming operators and suppliers including SG Digital, William Hill, GAN, Gaming Innovation Group and PokerStars.

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Washington DC to recognise sports wagering licenses in certain jurisdictions

Washington DC’s Office of Lottery and Gaming opened its sports betting licensing process Tuesday, with a fast track procedure for those already licensed in certain other jurisdictions.

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