BULGARIAN LEGISLATURE ABOLISHES STATE GAMBLING COMMISSION
A bill to abolish Bulgaria’s existing regulator and hand its duties to the National Revenue Agency, as well as to introduce new capital requirements for licensees, has been adopted by Bulgaria’s legislature after passing its second reading. Bill 054-01-51 to…
NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL FOR SPANISH GAMING ASSOCIATION
Spain’s Jdigital has approved the appointment of Andrea Vota to lead the online gaming trade association as it grapples with regulatory changes. Spain.- The digital gaming trade association, Jdigital, has unanimously approved the appointment of Andrea Vota as its new…
A GUIDE TO THE MALTA ONLINE GAMBLING LICENSE
The Maltese online gambling license is one of the most sought after in the world. The ‘gold standard’ of casino regulation, the license gives the holder an instant reputation boost and lets people know they mean business. But it comes…
GERMANY: AMNESTY FOR ONLINE CASINOS THAT ADOPT FUTURE RULES
A working group has recommended unlicensed online casinos be let off the hook if they adopt rules that come into force next year. Germany.- Online casinos serving German players could escape prosecution for operating in the currently unregulated market if…
CRITICISM AS SCOTLAND ORDERS BETTING SHOPS TO TURN OFF MACHINES
The industry has criticised an apparent u-turn from the Scottish government just days after restrictions on betting shops were lifted. UK.- Bookmakers in Scotlands have reacted with dismay as the Scottish government has ordered betting shops to switch off gaming…
NEW DUTCH LOTTERY FRAMEWORK FOR EARLY 2021
The Netherlands is seeking to protect its existing lottery ahead of the opening of a regulated online gambling market next July. The Netherlands.- Sander Dekker, Holland’s Minister for Legal Protection, will draw up a new framework designed to ensure the…
REGULATION OF LEGAL GAMING IS DRIVING GUESTS INTO ILLEGALITY
Gauselmann Group has hit out at new restrictions that will close most of Berlin’s arcades. The announcement by the Berlin Senate Administration for the Economy, Energy and Operations (Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Energie und Betriebe) to close four out of five…
FRENCH SOCCER LEAGUE CHOOSES BETCLIC AS OFFICIAL SPORTS BETTING PLATFORM
France’s Professional Football League (LFP) has inked a three-year partnership with Betclic that will see the online gambling firm become the official sports betting platform for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. The new deal is set to offer “important opportunities to recruit and connect…
ASTON VILLA FINISHES W88 SHIRT SPONSORSHIP
Tom Daniels Aston Villa has announced that its principal partnership with online betting site W88 will officially conclude at the end of the campaign with Cazoo becoming the club’s front of shirt sponsor. The W88 partnership, which was the club’s third principle partner in three…
WHY IS THE EPL THE BEST OPTION FOR PUNTERS?
Peter Situma Also, millions are spent in betting on the EPL odds, every single Matchday. The popularity of the English premier league has many advantages. African punters rarely experience this kind of opportunity. This is why we are giving you all…