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The Netherland’s regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has clarified what the rules will be for the upcoming 1 July untargeted advertising ban. KSA said that the Netherland’s ad ban will “better protect” vulnerable groups and young people against the risk of gambling addiction. The regulator added that it intends to monitor compliance with the new rules.
State gaming corporation and regulator the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) has announced that it has cancelled the accreditation of a Philippine offshore gaming operation’s (POGO) customer relations provider, CGC Technologies. Pagcor said that an investigation has confirmed that the business was actively participating in illegal activities. Therefore, the regulator took the step to
The GB Gambling Commission has released its evidence gaps and priorities paper for the three years between 2023 and 2026, which focuses on areas of regulation that need evidence-based development. The outlines the Commission’s plans to undertake evidence-based on several key areas, including gateway gambling products, the variation of gambling experiences and the impact of
The Victoria Gaming and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) fined land-based casino operator Crown Resorts A$30m (£15.8m/ $19.8m/ €18.0m) for breaches related to the business’s “blank cheque” policy at its Melbourne casino. The latest fine of the controversial casino operator came about after Crown opted to allow patrons to gamble at its Melbourne Casino through cheques
Parliamentary under secretary of state for sport, gambling and civil society Stuart Andrew confirmed that consultations on the provisions of the Gambling Act review would be completed in time for the 2024 general election. Andrew explained the more technical aspects of the white paper would be put to consultation to ensure the ministry is “following
Troubled Australian casino operator The Star Entertainment Group is to engage new cost and restructuring initiatives as the business warns that it is experiencing “a significant and rapid deterioration in operating conditions”. Star, which has been the target of multiple parliamentary inquiries into misconduct, said that it intends to restructure due to the compounding impact
There have been a number of concerns regarding the proposed 15% tax rate on gross gambling revenue in Brazil, with one high profile stakeholder arguing the true rate could be 26.25% after additional contributions. On 12 April, Brazil’s Ministry of Finance held a public audience in Brasilia announcing that that it would be imposing a
A number of industry sources have informed iGB that the long-awaited Gambling Act Review White Paper is due to be released as early as Monday 17 April. iGB understands that speculation has come to a head with industry sources widely expecting that the White Paper is due to be released next week, perhaps as early
Two separate Texan gaming bills – HB 1942 and HB 2843 – passed through the House State Affairs committee at 9-3 votes. The bills will now head to the House Calendar committee where lawmakers will decide whether they will come up for a vote on the floor of the House. The first piece of legislation – House Bill
A number of experts have reacted to the GB Gambling Commission’s £19.2m (€21.9m/$23.7m) record regulatory settlement against William Hill. The Commission imposed the settlement on William Hill Group and its subsidiaries over a number of serious social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) failings, which took place between 2020 to 2021. The settlement represents the largest
