Regulation

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  Australian House of Representatives passes bill banning use of credit cards for online gambling Regulation

  The House of Representatives of the Federal Parliament of Australia recently passed a bill that would ban the use of credit cards for online gambling. Operators who fail to enforce the ban will face fines of up to 234,750 Australian dollars ($164,770)

  November 17, 2023
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  Kenyan Gambling Control Bill introduces new regulator Regulation Kenya

  A bill introduced in parliament this week proposes establishing a new gambling regulatory authority to oversee Kenya's betting and gambling industry.

  November 16, 2023
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  Nigerian government proposed a new tax scheme on sports betting Nigeria Regulation

  The Nigerian government has proposed introducing a new tax scheme on sports betting activities such as football, basketball,  tennis and others.

  November 15, 2023
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  Singapore's casinos entry fees hit record high in FY 2022-2023 Regulation

  In the financial year ending March 31, 2022-2023, Singapore casinos collected S$147.31 million ($108.3 million) in entry fees. This was reported in the report of the gaming regulator, published recently.

  November 12, 2023
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  Online sports betting is now live in Maine Regulation

  Maine has become another American state where legal online sports betting has begun. On November 3, 2023, operators Draft Kings and Caesars started accepting sports bets.

  November 8, 2023
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  Veikkaus will introduce scratch cards Identification checks Regulation Europe

  Finnish monopoly gambling operator Veikkaus will introduce identity verification when selling scratch cards. The requirement will also apply to the receipt of winnings from scratch cards. Mandatory identification of buyers will be required from January 1, 2024.

  November 7, 2023
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  Taxes on gambling business will be increased in Georgia Regulation Europe

  In Georgia, taxes on gambling will be increased in 2024. Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili announced this recently at a government meeting.

  November 7, 2023
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  The portal of the gambling regulator Curaçao started registering online gambling licences Regulation

  The Curacao Gambling Control Board (GCB) portal recently began accepting applications for account registration for applicants and sublicense holders.

  November 6, 2023
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  Casinos could be opened in each of the seven emirates of the UAE Regulation

  Each of the UAE's seven emirates - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah - may allow one casino. Bloomberg writes about this.

  November 4, 2023
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  Another committee to study the legalisation of casinos formed in Thailand Regulation Thailand

  The Thai House of Representatives has formed another committee to study the possibility of legalizing casinos. According to the local Bangkok Post, the committee included 60 parliamentarians. A new parliamentary group will look at ways to boost Thailand's economy, including the possibility of creating entertainment and regulated gaming establishments and cracking down on illegal casinos. 90 days a...

  October 30, 2023