Tag: Western Europe
LOK offers ‘security salvage’ from grey-itemizing, says Curaçao Minister.
Javier Silvania, Curaçao’s Minister of Finance has outlined the benefits of the country’s incoming gambling legislation, describing the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) as a “safety net” preventing grey-listing. The National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) will revolutionise how gambling is conducted in Curaçao. In preparation for the LOK, the island’s Gaming
Dutch authorities to shake-up gambling addiction prevention.
The Dutch government plans to submit new rules to improve addiction prevention early next year after admitting the current system is flawed. Franc Weerwind, the Minister for Legal Protection, said recent data published by the Dutch regulator indicated a need for change. A KSA report into the duty of care from online licensees revealed players
KSA flags Betent and Play North for AML violations.
The Netherlands’ regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issued notices to Betent and PlayNorth Limited for violating aspects of the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act (Wwft). This is the first time KSA has published sanctions related to the Wwft. KSA announced investigations into Betent and Play North Limited on 3 May 2022. As part of the
Curaçao opens licence utility portal.
Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board (GCB) has opened the application process for operators wishing to receive new online gambling licences from the regulator. From today (1 September), operators can access licence application forms from the GCB’s new online portal, which also provides information on the licensing process. Downloads and guidance notes are also available. Submissions of
SFP Online secures igaming licence in Portugal.
Operator SFP Online has secured an online gambling licence from the Comissão de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal. The licence will enable SFP to roll out its Casino Portugal online sportsbook and casino in the country. The permit covers internet sports betting as well as online slots, blackjack, baccarat and a number of roulette formats.
Operators defeated in suit towards Belgium gambling advert ban.
A consortium of Belgium sports teams and gaming operators have been defeated in a legal bid challenging the Royal Decree that will ban gambling advertising on 1 July. On 29 June, the Court of First Instance of Tournai rejected the arguments of the operators and sports teams on the grounds that the decree was lawful
Business bodies to open women’s sports survey at iGB Are living.
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), All-In Diversity Project (AIDP), Entain, Flutter, and Stats Perform are set to unveil the results of a new study on women’s sports at iGB Live this year. The 2023 edition of iGB Live will take place from 12-14 July in the RAI, Amsterdam. The study is titled Breaking Barriers:
France’s LFP sanctions footballers for breaching making a bet ban.
Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), the governing body for football in France, has issued sanctions to 35 players for breaching a ban on sports betting. The LFP’s disciplinary committee announced the sanctions after the players were ruled to have violated LFP and French Football Federation (FFF) regulations during the 2021-22 season. Both the LFP and FFF have
KSA to give “shrimp” steering for ad ban.
Chairman of Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) René Jansen said that the organisation would only be able to provide “limited” guidance regarding the implementation of the upcoming untargeted ad ban. Jansen – speaking at the Gaming in Holland annual conference – outlined the KSA’s thinking regarding the upcoming gambling ad ban, which is due to